Amid deadly blazes that swept California this month, a team of experts with Israel’s Fire and Rescue Authority flew there for ...
Firefighting foams, long praised for their effectiveness in extinguishing fuel-based blazes, are now under fire themselves. These foams often contain PFAS — also known as "forever chemicals" — which ...
The 1725 Newsham fire engine inspired the authors to examine the Windkessel effect and capture the physics behind the enduring technology of a steady stream of water under pressure. WASHINGTON, Jan.
*The idea of using ocean water to combat wildfires has gained momentum in recent years, particularly in wildfire-prone regions like Los Angeles, where fierce blazes can engulf vast areas in mere hours ...
Greece’s fire season has begun prematurely due to high temperatures, with dozens of fires already extinguished. To tackle the escalating fire threat, Greece is increasing its specialized firefighting ...
Inspired by a 1725 fire engine that pumped water at larger distances and higher speeds than previously possible, authors analyzed the pressure chamber's Windkessel effect to capture the physics behind ...