International Fire Protection News

The latest international fire protection, prevention and safety news from IFP, including reports on firefighting equipment, apparatus and detection systems.

Arson Suspected as Cause of UK Pier Blaze

5th August 2014

According to unconfirmed reports, there is "clear evidence" that the recent fire that destroyed about one third of the 144-year-old, Grade II-listed, 300-metre long Eastbourne Pier in the UK may have been started deliberately.

UK's ASFP Launches New National Training Scheme.

29th July 2014

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched its new passive fire protection awareness training programme.

Editorial Team Members Sought

23rd July 2014

Do you have editorial flair and a thirst for knowledge in relation to fire and safety?

Colombian Bus Fire Kills 32 Children.

21st July 2014

A bus with around 50 people on board carrying children - ranging in age from toddlers to 12 year olds - home from a church service caught fire in the city of Fundacion in the Colombian Department of Magdalena, killing at least 32 children. Many of the remaining passengers were hospitalised.