Heralding a significant change in diverse multitudes, the Special issue of FSAI Journal brings to its readers the much awaited icing on the cake! PM Narendra Modi’s snippets from “Mann ki Baat” reflect his concern for pro-activeness and preparedness for calamities and measures to eliminate the risks involved; a cohesive article by Abhay Purandare on Smart Cities and Smart firefighting; S.K.Dheri’s article reflecting upon the risks of the Aluminium Composite Panels; Commander Rao elaborating upon the prospects of Indiginisation of Naval Magazine Fire fighting systems; Ian Meadows throws light upon good use of integrated electronic systems to create a safe work environement; Abhishek Chhabra talks about ways to validate the performance of fire doors; Sumit Bhardwaj enumerates fire safety in Automobile manufacturing sector. All in all, an issue emphasizing a solid march towards Safe and Surakshit Bharat!   

GLIMPSES OF THE "WORLD FIRE EMISSIONS REDUCTION ALLIANCE MEET".

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First Responder Safety and the Standard for Photovoltaic Hazard Control, UL 3741

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Top 8 Trends for the Security Industry in 2022

Are Battery Operated Vehicles Safer Than Patrol Driven?

Mr. Rodger Reiswig - 5 Things You Need to Know About the 2019 Edition of NFPA 72.

Mr. Andrew Kapp - Using Standards to Manage Occupational Stress Associated with Computer Work - ISO 45003.

This issue of FSAI focuses on measures to be taken in glass facade structures to avoid fire accidents. Some brilliant insights by Nikhil ParasuRaman and an informative article by Abhishek Chhabra, who discusses very aptly, the fire safe cladding system and control mechanisms for buildings.  Interaction with Ashok Menon puts into light the commendable measures Fire & Emergency Services & Disaster Management have been taking up on a routine basis, especially during conditions of crisis. FSAI initiated the webinar series where experts discuss various viewpoints with regard to situations and solutions, essentially to cope with COVID-19. A few articles have been picked from the concurrent webinar sessions that occurred recently. FSAI, along with other organizations, initiated a one of its kind booklet on guidelines to be followed across various industries to combat the Coronavirus fear and alter our way of living. A short and concise report of the same is included in this issue. All in all, yet another issue of the journal that will keep you well-informed, updated and a readers’ delight in the true sense of the word.

This issue of FSAI covers an extensive report of the very successful FSIE event, recently concluded at Greater Noida, along with the FIST Awards list of awardees. The theme of the issue being "Fire Safety & Survival - High Rise Buildings”, there is an interesting mix of articles with informative and intriguing content that gives an idea about the strategies deployed for Fire Safety in Highrise buildings in Hong Kong as well as Fire Survival techniques for Highrise buildings. Alongwith this the issue also carries an on FSAI’s Suraksha Index. Ashok Menon’s article commemorating Fire Prevention Week and Fire Service Martyr’s Day brings to light some essential facts about fire safety. The interaction with Mr. Sanjay Pant covers some insightful topics coupled with effective solutions & precautions one should adhere to during the construction phase. FSAI’s initiative towards fighting Covid-19 is noteworthy. Get to know details about FSAI’s Covid-19 taskforce, solutions, appeal etc along with articles from Rakhi Deepak and Pramoud Rao talking about the industry perspective from fire safety and security aspects, respectively, in the post-COVID-19 scenario. Enjoy a great reading experience!

The opening issue of 2020 is out now to give you fresh insights into the multifarious features that lead to disastrous fires. An informative article by Mr. M. M. Bhuskute titled ‘Fire mainly triggered off by Electricity’ throws light on various issues that are preliminary causes of huge fires. ‘Emergency lighting, Approach in Design & Planning’ by Mr. Antariksh Gupta is an in-depth article elaborating on various crucial aspects. Ms. Nirali Gupta talks about the impact of Cyber Bullying and how it affects our lives in today’s social media world. A candid chat with Mr. Lalit Gabhane will enrich your knowledge about the safety aspects to be taken into consideration straight from the expert’s viewpoint. The NFPA article talks about fires that arise in buildings under construction and precautionary measures to be taken to avoid such mishaps. And last but not the least, there is a Curtain Raiser piece for the upcoming FSIE at Noida, the gala event in its 4th edition, all geared up for creating yet another milestone. Enjoy content that satiates your curious minds and triggers awareness, caution and safety measures in ample amount.

November-December issue of FSAI focuses on Women & Child's Safety, an integral topic of concern in today's risk-laden societal scenario. Ms. Hina Shah & Ms. Veena Gupta discuss strategies that could be helpful for women & children to avoid horrific incidents, sharing their expertise with empowering techniques for self- defense is very insightful indeed! A candid interaction with Mr. Ganesh Nayak gives some integral knowledge about corporate management & leadership qualities. The PACC report is the icing over the cake with a glimpse into the mega event that concluded in Dubai. Gautam Goradia's article discussing CCTV's role in security & safety and Rajesh Shirke throwing light over safety hazards faced by school students are articles rich in content and derive novel perspectives to resolve pivotal concerns. Angelo Verzoni's article on Restoring Order from NFPA is yet another 'must read' article. Happy reading while there's a lot more in the coming!

The Sep-Oct Issue of Journal focuses on a very important aspect of the building industry – : Fire-Life Safety, Security and Building Services – An Integrated Approach”. This issue also celebrates the Best Association Award received by FSAI for 2018-19 conferred by the Indian Association Congress. The issue also carries a Curtain Raiser on the flagship event of FSAI - PACC 2019 which is to be held in Dubai between 26th to 29th September. As for the technical articles, this issue carries an article on Integration of MEPF Services in Tall Buildings by Mr. Pankaj Dharkar & case study on Remediation for Fire Safety of Garment Factories in Bangladesh by Mr. Felipe Herrera. The issue also carries a Paper on Implementation of JSA Methodology in Fireworks Manufacturing and a detailed article on Fire Extinguishers by Mr. MM Bhuskute. The issue has a detailed article on Door Gaps in hospitals from NFPA also. Apart from these technical articles, the issue has reports on the activities of FSAI Chapters from across the country; Fire Safety Practice visuals as well as a Quiz.

The theme for July-August Issue– Safety and Sustainability – Common Goals and Collaborative Approach. Looking to the environmental crisis that is looming large on the world, it is essential to ensure that everyone adopts a sustainable way of living. At the same time, safety of individuals and assets also is of prime importance. Hence the thought of combining safety and sustainability. The issue contains an article by industry veteran Mr. P Vijayaraghavan on the theme. It also contains an article by Ar. Kanchan Sidhaye giving an architect’s perspective to the designing of a building. The issue also has detailed article on Curtain Wall Fire Stop standards by Ms. Ashavaree Sahoo and an article on Fire arising out of Electrical Short circuits by Mr. S. Gopakumar. The need of Fire Insurance is highlighted in the article by Mr. MM Bhuskute whereas Mr. Lalit Gabhane explains the trend of Performance based fire safety designs. This issue also has an interaction with Mr. K Nityanandam and an article on fire safety in a sustainable world from NFPA. Besides, all these, this issue covers the various activities of FSAI Chapters across the country; Fire Safety Practice as well as a Quiz.

The theme for May-June Issue of the journal is – Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things –The Applications and Solutions in Fire and Security. Considering the increased usage of AI & IoT in our day to day lives and also the fact that these are relatively new concepts, this issue has tried to present some of the usages of these innovative technologies. The issue contains articles on IBMS & IoT in Smart Cities, in Security & also detailed article on AI by Pankaj Tiwari, Ravinder Pal Singh & Kunal Bhogal respectively. This issue also carries a detailed analysis on the recent fire incident that occurred at Surat wherein lives of many students were lost. We have been fortunate enough to get an interview with Mr. M. F. Dastoor, Director – Gujarat State Fire Prevention Services where he shares his views on various aspects. There are also articles on Fire Detection and Alarm System and FDA System Installation by Sekhar Dey and Arvind Rastogi, respectively. Besides, this issue covers the various activities of FSAI Chapters across the country; Fire Safety Practice as well as a Quiz.

The March-April Issue of the journal is themed on – Fire Life Safety & Security – Hotels & Hospitals. This is an apt theme for the issue considering the rising number of fire & security related incidents that are being witnessed across these type of establishments. The issue covers detailed reports on the recently concluded FSIE Expo, FIST Awards as well as the recently marathons conducted at Pune and Chennai. The issue contains articles on Hotels Safety & Security by Alwyn Noronha and AK Kaul. This issue also marks the start of a series of articles from NFPA Journal. The first article in the series focuses on Hospitals Safety. The issue contains an interaction with Dr. Lallu Joseph focusing on Fire Safety in hotels. FSAI also announces the creation of first of its king CCTV Development standards for Luxury Hotels.

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