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…
Silvanus project – Czech pilot in Ostrava
As part of the Silvanus project focusing on forest fires, another demonstration of firefighting technology took place, this time in the village of Krásná in the Czech Republic. The activity of the firefighting units was divided into 4 segments, in which…
NATO Days Ostrava 2023
NATO Days Ostrava – the weekend was full of action and demonstrations by acrobatic pilots, fighter pilots, helicopter pilots, military, police and firefighters. The event with international participation, which was packed with state-of-the-art equipment, has been held for more than 20…
We were part of the Fire Protection 2023 conference
We were part of the largest conference on fire safety “Fire Protection 2023 conference“, which took place at the Technical University of Ostrava. The organizers managed to bring together the scientific community and experts from the “profession” in one place, thanks…