September 2026

FireDos monitors and infrared camera for automated extinguishing from DoseTech Fire

Early fire detection systems using infrared detection allow early identification of potential fire sources and rapid response times. Hazardous hotspots that may turn into a fire source are identified within minutes, even before smoke or flames appear. One stationary, relatively inexpensive camera can cover a large area when using a lower resolution but this will prevent the early detection of fires while they are still small. With more sophisticated technology, such as the Orglmeister PYROsmart® pro system, areas can alternatively be surveyed using a single pan/tilt head camera. It continuously scans a large area and builds a high-resolution radiometric panorama image.

Industrial Fire & Hazard Control expands tactical range with next-generation ultra-high pressure (UHP) suppression fleet

Industrial Fire & Hazard Control has expanded its tactical firefighting line-up with an advanced range of ultra-high pressure (UHP) systems. Engineered to deliver exceptional thermal absorption, rapid flame knockdown and optimised water conservation across high-risk mining, industrial and municipal operations, these platforms operate at 100 bar discharge pressure. UHP technology atomises water into micro-droplets, creating a massive surface area that cools superheated environments instantly while using a fraction of the water volume required by conventional systems. The updated UHP product fleet spans five specialised configurations, engineered to provide maximum tactical range and application flexibility across all risk profiles:

Rural Metro becomes South Africa’s only JOIFF-accredited training centre

Rural Metro Emergency Management Services has achieved a significant milestone as South Africa’s only JOIFF-accredited training centre, strengthening its position as a provider of internationally recognised fire, rescue and emergency response training. JOIFF, the International Organisation for Industrial Emergency Services Management, focuses on improving emergency response capability within high-hazard industrial environments. Its accreditation recognises training establishments that meet defined standards across areas including training facilities, safety management systems, instructor competence, course quality, assessment and verification. For Rural Metro, the accreditation provides international recognition of its capability to deliver competency-based training specifically designed for the complex demands of high-hazard environments.

Aquila Corp PPV fan: Powerful ventilation for demanding environments

Aquila Corp’s Positive Pressure Ventilator (PPV) fan range is designed to provide reliable, high-volume airflow when effective smoke, heat and gas removal is critical. Available in 18-inch (457mm), 21-inch (533mm) and 24-inch (609mm) configurations, the range gives fire and rescue teams the flexibility to select the fan size best suited to their operational requirements. Built with durability and mobility in mind, the PPV fans feature a robust steel frame and full rubber wheels, making them easy to transport and position when arriving on scene.

The Stihl MS 462 C-M R chainsaw: Power when every second counts

When emergency situations demand speed, precision and uncompromising cutting performance, the Stihl MS 462 C-M R chainsaw is built to respond. Developed specifically for specialised applications, this high-performance petrol chainsaw combines Stihl power with advanced features designed for demanding rescue operations. At its core is a powerful 72.2cm³ Stihl 2-MIX engine delivering 4.4kW, while Stihl M-Tronic electronic engine management automatically regulates engine performance according to operating conditions. The result is dependable performance across changing conditions, helping professionals focus on the task at hand.

Incident management readiness campaign

If a major incident happened at your organisation tomorrow, who would actually take command? Dynamic Incident Management is offering selected organisations a complimentary Incident Management Awareness Session and initial readiness discussion to help identify potential gaps in their ability to manage complex incidents.

Solaris Pro: Portable lighting for demanding emergency scenes from Vanguard Fire & Safety

Vanguard Fire & Safety reviews a versatile, high-output lighting solution designed for rapid deployment. When emergency crews arrive at an incident, effective lighting can be just as important as the rest of the equipment they carry. Fire and rescue operations, road traffic collisions, search and rescue activities and industrial incidents can all require reliable illumination, often in difficult environments and with little time to set up. At Vanguard Fire & Safety, we see the Solaris Pro as a practical solution for these applications.

Simulated patient monitor: REALITi Plus from Survival Technology

The simulated patient monitor REALITi Plus by iSimulate is the basic version of the REALITi360 Ecosystem and allows medical educators to run multiple scenarios from basic to sophisticated. It is really a mobile sim centre in a bag. You are not confined to a particular location and can conduct your training and evaluation in-situ in an ambulance, a helicopter, a hospital setting or in a sim centre or skills lab. You are only limited by your imagination. With REALITi Plus, users get to choose one simulated proprietary patient monitor screen so you can provide training on the vital signs monitors you use in real life in hospital and in pre-hospital settings. In a medical or nursing undergraduate environment, you could even consider adding additional monitors to prepare your students for multiple monitor types they are likely to encounter during their careers.

Last call for registrations for the Toughest Firefighter Alive 2026!

The South Africa’s Toughest Firefighter Alive Competition 2026 is the 11th Edition of the event that will be held at the Garden Route Mall from 1 to 3 October 2026, hosted by the Garden Route Fire Department. World class event: “The purpose of the competition as per the World Firefighter Games, is to: “Promote the physical and mental overcoming ability of firefighters through demanding tests, reproducing operational tasks and reinforcing esprit de corps and physical training,” said TFA founder, Mark Smith. Registration closes on 14 September 2026.

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DMISA Disaster Risk Reduction Conference 2026
21-22 October 2026, Gauteng Province, South Africa

The Annual Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa (DMISA) Conference is the largest annual Disaster Management Conference in Africa. This year’s theme is “Resilience starts with us – Building sustainable communities and advancing the SDGS for a safer future”. The conference provides opportunity for a diverse range of stakeholders in disaster management from across Southern Africa and the world to gather and share skills, knowledge and experience in order to promote disaster risk reduction in Southern Africa and beyond. DMISA invites practitioners, researchers, policymakers and civil society leaders to submit papers for presentation at the 2026 Disaster Risk Reduction Conference (DRRC).

Fifth International Congress on Fire in the Earth System: Humans and Nature
4 – 6 November 2026: From Registration to the Kruger experience

The Fifth International Congress on Fire in the Earth System (fEs2026) offers a participant-focused experience, from registration to presenting your work in one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes. Taking place 4 to 6 November 2026 in Skukuza, Kruger National Park, this event brings together scientists, fire managers and practitioners to address fires in a changing world. Registration is open through the fEs official website, where participants can select attendance options including South African rates. Once registered, you can submit an abstract for an oral or poster presentation. Technical and applied contributions are encouraged, reflecting the strong link between science and practice. Browse the session descriptions to find one that aligns with your work, then submit to the session conveners. Submissions are reviewed by a scientific committee, with feedback on session placement provided.

Fire and Rescue International magazine: Interactive research and technical information at your fingertips!

Fire and Rescue International’s bi-monthly magazine has been providing the fire, rescue and EMS services in South Africa, Africa and internationally with technical and practical know-how articles researched and written by many experienced specialists from around the world since 2011. The contributors share their knowledge, experience and expertise with our readers on a pro bono basis with the view of growing leaders and enhancing skill levels on all platforms. Fire and Rescue International also publishes the magazine as an open source so that everybody has access to it free of charge in order to grow expertise within the industry. The interactive magazine means that you are able to navigate through the magazine with a click of a mouse. All adverts are hyperlinked to their websites and the information we share are also hyperlinked should there be email addresses, websites or PDF downloads in the articles. Information at the click of a button! We welcome you to share your knowledge, expertise and experience with us and our readers, so drop me an email on lee@fireandrescue.co or call me on mobile: +27 (0) 82 371 0190 or office: +27 (0) 11 452 3135.

Call for papers for the edition of the Disaster Management Journal (DMJ), official journal of DMISA

We are finalising the next edition of the Disaster Management Journal in time for the DMISA 2026 Conference. Contact us to submit your research paper for this special edition! The journal enhances DMISA’s role in advocating international disaster management best practice, nurturing a culture of disaster risk reduction and fostering national and international communication networks and relationships. DMJ also serves as a valuable resource for information and knowledge dissemination, education and training to not only proactively reduce disaster risks but also the efficacious management of disasters. The magazine also promotes the Institute: national and regional DMISA news and all disaster management related topics, events, conferences and disaster risk reduction initiatives. Deadline for the next edition is 18 September 2026.

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