Meet us at FIVE 2025 in Reykjavik

Meet us at FIVE 2025 in Reykjavik

The Fires in Vehicles conference – FIVE – is organised by RISE in response to the growing need for international exchange on fire-related challenges in transport. The aim is to share knowledge and experience on fires in various types of vehicles, including road,...
See Cobra at FDIC International

See Cobra at FDIC International

FDIC International exhibition takes place 10–12 April in Indianapolis, bringing together thousands of fire and rescue professionals from around the world. Visit Safeware at Booth 739 to discover the Cold Cut Cobra – part of a line-up of smart solutions for safer,...
Confidence comes from regular training

Confidence comes from regular training

Cobra Senior Instructor Timo Eichler from Germany knows that confidence does not just happen. It is built through consistent, hands-on training. When firefighters train regularly with Cobra, they improve their technique, build trust in the method, and are better...
Will Cobra eliminate the need for BA attacks?

Will Cobra eliminate the need for BA attacks?

“Firefighters conducting BA operations have a tough job with safety and health risks. Cobra doesn’t eliminate the need for BA attacks but enhances safety by cooling fire gases, allowing firefighters to carry out extinguishing efforts before entering. “It’s not...
EV Battery Fire

EV Battery Fire

Case Study: Effective Management of an EV Battery Fire on the A15, Netherlands Photo and story credit: Joint Fire Department Rotterdam, Station Butaanweg. On Thursday, July 18 (2024), an electric vehicle (EV) caught fire on the A15, near Merseyweg and Botlekweg. The...