eFleet Day 2025 is Slovakia’s largest conference on electric mobility in the corporate sector. This year’s event attracted a record number of almost 650 participants, over 40 electric vehicles, hundreds of test drives, and more than 20 experts on stage. 3MON…
New building law: What does it mean for fire protection specialists?
On April 1, 2025, a new building law, No. 25/2025 Z. z., will come into effect, fundamentally changing the rules in the field of construction. For fire protection specialists, it brings several key changes that affect documentation, permitting, and the actual…
Intervention in Hustopeče nad Bečvou: International cooperation in emergency response
On 28 February 2025, a large-scale fire was reported in the village of Hustopeče nad Bečvou in the Olomouc Region involving railway tankers carrying benzene. Due to the high danger of this chemical, a special fire alarm level was declared and…
The COLOSSUS robot is part of the Slovak Fire and Rescue Force
Slovakia equipped its firefighters with new equipment at the end of 2024, which included the handover of 10 pieces of the modular electric robot COLOSSUS to the Fire and Rescue Force. Officialy, we can say the COLOSSUS robot is part of…
New Slovak Fire and Rescue Force Guideline – Safe parking and charging of electric vehicles in buildings
The growing number of electric vehicles and the development of electromobility bring new challenges for fire safety in buildings. The Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic, the Presidium of the Fire and Rescue Corps, has issued new guidelines aimed…
Work accidents and homeworking
Dealing with work accidents at home-office is somewhat different from dealing with accidents in the traditional workplace because they take place outside the employer’s direct supervision and, in most cases, in an environment that is not under the employer’s direct control….
Electric car fire in a garage
EV firefighting safety is currently one of the hot topics in fire protection. Electric car fire poses unique challenges for firefighters due to high-voltage batteries and the risk of toxic fumes. We were the first in Slovakia to successfully simulate an electric…
Lithium-ion batteries power our lives
Lithium-ion batteries can be said to power our lives. They can be found in virtually every type of electrical and electronic device, from consumer products such as smartphones and laptops, to medical devices, to cars and even advanced industrial equipment. Without…
Fire extinguishers for gazebos in the garden
Gazebos in the garden are popular places for relaxing, barbecuing and spending time with friends and family. Although these small buildings are meant to provide relaxation and comfort, it is important to remember that a dangerous situation such as a fire…
European Week for Safety and Health at Work: Working safely and healthily in the digital age
Health and safety at work concerns everyone. It is valuable to the employee and it is beneficial to the employer. European Week for Safety and Health at Work takes place from 23 to 27 October. It will launch a two-year campaign…