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International Fire Fighter (IFF) magazine is the leading journal for worldwide firefighters and the fire fighting industry, focusing on municipal and industrial fire and rescue plus fire and safety training. The editorial is principally technology based with regular product profiles, equipment round up articles and a look at how new codes and standards will affect the industry. The training section focuses on different training methods used worldwide.
From the editor
In this edition of International Fire Fighter we feature articles on Structural collapse rescue, safety at sea, protective clothing as well as a great article on the debate about fluoronated versus non fluoronated foams. There is also a fantastic article on industrial fire fighting vehicles and there is even an article about the latest B-Tec accredited PPV instructors training courses offered by Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service at their training academy near Exeter.
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latest news
Worst Prison Fire for a Century
22nd February 2012
A fire started by an inmate tore through a severely overcrowded Honduran prison, burning and suffocating inmates in their locked cells and killing as many as 356 people in one of the world's deadliest prison fires in a century. Read More..
Thousands Flee Athens as Wildfire Approaches
15th February 2012
Fire fighters from across Europe are battling huge wildfires nearing the Greek capital, Athens. Firefighters from Italy, France and Cyprus are tackling forest fires that were burning unchecked across a 50km front. Read More..
latest articles
Spending Less and Getting More From Your Hazmat Suit
15th February 2012
Explaining NFPA 1994 and NFPA 1992 and - the certifications of Level B
style suits
Evolution of the High Volume Pump
15th February 2012
High Volume Pumping, and particularly mobile high volume pumping equipment, has developed tremendously in the past 20 years.
Safety at Sea
9th January 2012
How seriously do the world's ship owners take the threat of fire, and how well trained are the crew?
Trauma Awareness in Firefighter Leadership Training
9th January 2012
Even seasoned firefighters are not immune to the threat of trauma. Everyone has their own individual breaking point. When scenes and experiences become too much, or perhaps occur too often in a short space of time for the individual concerned, the result can be depression and behavioural problems. Left untreated, these symptoms may produce avoidable accidents, extended sick-leave and eventually resignation or dismissal - and perhaps a major legal liability for the employer.
