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Waste and recycling facilities pose some of the toughest fire protection challenges in industry. Large volumes of combustible material, shifting fuel loads and constant mechanical movement create unpredictable ignition risks that few […]

Heavily relying on suppression systems to prevent large-scale incidents cannot be interrupted. But, as the tighter restrictions on PFOA and PFAS have raised concerns for the future of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) […]

AI data centre fire suppression should be a primary concern for any facility operator, due to the unique nature of high-density AI servers and the amount of electrical energy passing through them. […]

Waste & recycling site fire risks are increasing. See how how a proactive fire safety approach can help reduce costs and downtime for waste & recycling businesses.

Currently, batteries are the biggest fire risk for recycling and waste sites across the globe. But what exactly are the risks, and how can limit them to ensure safe waste and recycling […]

Currently, batteries are the biggest fire risk for recycling and waste sites across the globe. But what exactly are the risks, and how can limit them to ensure safe waste and recycling […]

As rubber and plastic waste increases, the UK is actively seeking alternative uses for and ways to repurpose these materials. This has resulted in a rise in rubber and plastic recycling, which […]

Battery energy storage systems (BESSs) use rechargeable batteries to store energy for future use when the input of power is low. However, when high amounts of energy are being stored in the […]

The impact of fire in a manufacturing facility should not be underestimated. It can cause significant injuries to teams, detrimental damage to property and can cause considerable loss of inventory.

The impact of fire in a manufacturing facility should not be underestimated. It can cause significant injuries to teams, detrimental damage to property and can cause considerable loss of inventory.

The impact of fire in a manufacturing facility should not be underestimated. It can cause significant injuries to teams, detrimental damage to property and can cause considerable loss of inventory.

The impact of fire in a manufacturing facility should not be underestimated. It can cause significant injuries to teams, detrimental damage to property and can cause considerable loss of inventory.

As the global transition towards renewable energy carriers, and environmentally-friendly solutions, continues at pace, vehicle propulsion is undergoing its biggest challenge to date – electrification.

As there is a global transition to renewable fuels, there is an increasing demand for electric or hybrid vehicles (EV and HEV). However, knowledge is limited about the new fire risks associated […]

With the UK’s fire service being called to around 300 fires in waste sites per year[i], the need to place more appropriate measures to prevent fires and – in the event of […]

An exciting opportunity to join a growing team at the forefront of fire protection. Fire Shield Systems specialises in the design, installation and maintenance of fire suppression systems. This role will primarily […]

With over 95% of UK imports and exports transported by sea, UK ports and docks operate constantly. As a result, work schedules are carefully planned and extremely tight – any period of […]

​​In Spring 2019, Tarmac began working with Hamilton Waste and Recycling to enhance the sustainability of its operations at its cement plant in Dunbar, Scotland. Solid recovered fuel (SRF) was produced as […]

The Fire Shield vehicle fire suppression system is made of up of nine unique components, as shown below. These act in concert to quickly eliminate fires before serious damage is caused to your […]

The flagship machine is currently on a demonstration tour of key facilities across the South East of the UK. With a bespoke engineered design, the highest quality installation and nationwide fast response […]