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As one of the leading events for fire safety, emergency services, and disaster management in Europe, Messe Florian provided an ideal platform to introduce Vallfirest’s cutting-edge equipment to the European market.

As wildfire threats increase across the globe, Japan is no exception, and Vallfirest is committed to delivering innovative solutions to meet these challenges.

At the 130th Congrès National des Sapeurs-Pompiers in Mâcon, Vallfirest partnered with Magirus Camiva to showcase cutting-edge wildfire equipment, including the Heliskid. Despite the rainy conditions, the event was a success, offering Vallfirest the chance to connect with firefighters and partners while highlighting the importance of collaboration in advancing firefighting solutions. Key moments included the signing of the VISOV convention and the celebration of volunteer firefighters through the Terroirs Engagés initiative.

Discover how the EUROMED pilot workshop strengthened regional collaboration in Mediterranean civil protection, addressing advanced strategies for wildfire and natural disaster management. Vallfirest experts showcased key innovations while discussing recommendations to enhance crisis preparedness and response across the Euro-Mediterranean region

Vallfirest participated in the DIS-H Challenge Antoine Battesti in France, showcasing innovations like the Heliskid, Inflatable Tank, pumps, and other products. The event provided a valuable opportunity to improve our equipment and receive feedback from industry professionals.

Forest Camp 2024, sponsored by Vallfirest and organized by SNEP, brought together over 100 wildland fire professionals from 13 countries in Bardo, Poland. The event focused on controlled burns and covered essential firefighting techniques, including first aid, manual tools, PPE, and strategic planning. Beyond rigorous training, the camp fostered global connections, shared knowledge, and lasting camaraderie. Vallfirest celebrates the success and looks forward to next year's event, continuing to lead in wildland firefighting innovation.

Combining Vallfirest's innovation with MYSTERY RANCH's legacy, this collaboration aims to equip wildland firefighters with top-quality gear, enhancing their capabilities in the face of growing global wildfire threats.

Vallfirest will present its latest disruptive innovations for the sector.

Explore the impact of climate change on year-round wildfires. Discover prevention strategies, human influences, and the global effort needed to mitigate this ever-evolving threat.

Since 2018, Europe has suffered a series of devastating fires. Extreme patterns are attributed to recurring heatwaves, historic temperatures, and climate changes. In 2023, Greece experienced the largest fire of the century. Journalist Jan Ohmen witnessed the tragedy, highlighting the solidarity aid and international efforts.

In the analysis of fire behavior, it is crucial to understand key variables such as flame length, rate of spread, and secondary fire dynamics. These variables guide firefighting strategies and the choice of tools for effective extinguishment. Knowledge and proper utilization of these variables are essential to increase efficiency and safety in combating forest fires.

In 2023, Canada faces devastating wildfires due to climate change and extreme weather conditions, with over 17 million hectares burned. The Canadian government seeks international help. Portable firefighting pumps are now crucial for firefighters, granting access to remote areas and supplying the necessary pressure to combat the fires.

The toolbox consists of a collection of elements that make up the wide range of options available to an operative. There is no such thing as a better or worse tool, but rather a tool that is better suited to a specific fuel type or task.

We have taken advantage of the interview made by our colleagues at The Emergency Program with Brian Verhoeven, meteorologist and researcher at the Netherlands Institute for Public Safety (NIPV), for a better understanding of this event.

One more year the Vallfirest photographic contest is back. Participants will be able to send their photographs between June 23 and September 30, through social networks or by email. This year with first, second and third prize.

As a leading extinguishing force in Spain, the INFOCA Plan has added the Tactical Unit 1 to its fleet, a tactical module for light trucks is designed to handle any type of wildfire emergency.

Vallfirest introduces Javier Rodriguez as the new Areas Sales Manager for Latin America. Javier has extensive experience in the emergency services sector and is joining the Vallfirest team to offer our distributors in Central and South America better and more personalized services.

Marta Miralles and Marc Castellnou presented this concept in 2005 as a tool for planning and adapting to fires with the new characteristics and new challenges they represent for firefighting units.

Wherever there’s knowledge, Vallfirest is there. We’re at the International Wildland Fire Conference presenting three new products

Vallfirest is going back to FDIC, this time with all sorts of new developments. Last year, we landed in North America to provide the market with breakthrough wildland firefighting products and we’ve done just that.

The more effective we are at supressing wildfires, the worse they behave. In this article we explain the reason for the 'FireParadox'.

Mercedes Bachfischer, researcher, analyst, and instructor at "The Emergency Program", tells us about her experience cooperating in the simultaneous episode of fires in Chile.

Vallfirest introduces Esa Shukor as the new Area Manager in Asia Pacific. Esa has over 20 years in the fire industry in this market, holding leadership positions through his career with multinational companies.

Vallfirest introduces Deane Seeger as the new Director of Sales for Vallfirest North America. Deane has more than 30 years of experience and his addition to the team is a source of pride for the company.

At Vallfirest we say NO to Black Friday, a holiday that promotes actions that go against sustainability, the circular economy, responsible consumption and care for the environment. At a time of climate emergency that is causing forest fires to become ever more changing and devastating, we renew our commitment to the planet and emergency services by celebrating Green Friday. From November 25th to 30th, we are giving away 10 TEP Compact online training courses to those who obtain the best score in this test.

Determining the exact risk that a wildfire can entail is extremely complicated since many factors intervene. One of the most complete systems that exist to analyze wildfire risk is the Risk Matrix (or Risk Pentagon) created by Al Beaver.

On the occasion of the celebration of the Congrès National des Sapeurs Pompiers de Nancy, Télévision Française 1 (TF1) made a report on the Vallfirest Heliskid that you can see in this article.

Vallfirest opens a photo contest to promote talent and create community among vft users. All participations will be accepted from October the 1st until October the 31th, through social networks or by email. The winning person will receive a Gorgui Classic and an Xtreme Mask.

We recently talked about how to protect homes or urbanized areas in the event of a Wildfire and, on this occasion, we would like to talk about the existing self-protection equipment to protect ourselves in an emergency or entrapment situation. We would like to state that the use of these equipments (especially that of fireproof shelters) should NEVER give us a false sense of security. They are equipment that can save our lives, but not a guarantee that it will do so. The best tools remain situational awareness, knowledge, and following established security protocols.

We are facing an episode of extreme fire risk not only in the Iberian Peninsula, but also in much of southern Europe and for this reason we would like to remind you of the importance of self-protection devices against forest fires. The climate crisis and the action (and inaction) of man are causing forest fires to be increasingly changing and devastating and, in turn, that has caused us to need new tools and solutions to help us protect ourselves. In the same way that there are equipment and tools that can help firefighters to protect themselves in an emergency situation, there are also self-protection devices that are applicable to society. These devices have been designed to protect assets, houses and/or communities in the event of a forest fire.

Interschutz is back, the leading international trade fair for the fire prevention, civil protection, rescue and security sector that will take place from June 20 to 25 in Hannover. Vallfirest will be present leading the presentation of solutions for fighting wildfires. Come and meet our professional teams for wildfire firefighters.

After 5 years of research and development, Leo Aerial and Vallfirest are ready to present the Leo System at the Aerial Firefighting Conference of Nîmes. A new generation of fire extinction device for helicopters that takes aerial firefighting to a new level. A multi-purpose tool with multiple filling systems that gives pilot full authority, ensures more effectiveness than current systems using less water, and it is not hazardous for firefighting personnel. From the 18th to the 20th of May, visit us at Booth 142!

The most important forest fair in Korea, the World Forestry Congress, celebrates its XV edition in Seoul from May 2 to 6. Vallfirest will be present to lead solutions against forest fires, hand in hand with our partner and distributor Cijun.

The correct maintenance of your personal protective equipment not only can lengthen your wildland fire suit’s life time, it is essential to ensure its protective function. First responders face several challenges for which the good condition of the PPE is critical. Do you know how to wash flame retardant clothes? or how to store your forest firefighter suit? Follow this 7 step guide to keep your protective equipment in good shape!

Vallfirest opens its first branch office in the USA. vft North America has born to provide the American market with disruptive products to face wildfires

Pyrocumulonimbus clouds and long runs, convection-driven forest fires stopped being an anomaly in 2021. The year 2021 was a year of contrasts. Chile reported its worst season of forest fires, Patagonia witnessed a change in its normal fire regime, characterized by simultaneous significant events and the entire Mediterranean Arc underwent its first extreme and cross-sectional episode. Siberia continued exhibiting the abnormal weather conditions of recent years and territories with a history of large scale climate disturbances, such as California, Australia and Canada broke records once again with figures and events that had never been seen before. Let’s take a look at the major fires in 2021.

A centrifugal, membrane or piston pump: which is the best for wildland fires? A quick guide to choosing the most useful motor pump configuration for each situation and light vehicle.

Vallfirest received a Gold Medal ('Medalha Bons Serviços Grau Ouro (Conduta e Apoio)') for the services rendered and the assistance offered in 2017. In the worst bush fire crisis that the country remembers, Vallfirest provided over 200 hand tools to the Portuguese emergency bodies. The Associação Portuguesa dos Bombeiros Voluntários (APBV) awarded this recognition during the celebration of their 16th anniversary in Carnaxide, Lisboa.

From the 12th to the 15th of October the 19 edition of the China International Fire Conference & Exposition will take place in Beijing. Vallfirest will be present leading the solutions for wildland firefighting in collaboration with our partner and distributor Harctec Technology. Visit us at the Booth E3-01, New China International Exhibition Center, Beijing.

From the 13th to the 16th of October the 127ème Congrès National de Sapeurs-Pompiers will take place in Marsella, France. Vallfirest will be present leading the solutions for wildland firefighting in collaboration with our partner and distributor Magirus-Camiva. Visit us at the Stand 408 (Esplanade 4), Parc Chanot.

From the 7th to the 9th of October the Florian 2021 exhibition will take place in Dresden, Germany. Vallfirest will be present leading the solutions for wildland firefighting in collaboration with our partner and distributor Dönges. Visit us at the open space F1 - booth F13, Messe Dresden.

One of the Top 5 Wildfire Smoke Hazards is Carbon Monoxide, a colorless, odorless, inaudible and highly toxic gas produced by incomplete combustion of wood or other organic materials, due to lack of air to burn. The inhalation of the carbon monoxide causes severe health effects almost immediately. Symptoms of overexposure to CO can occur during hard physical labor after 15 minutes. Carbon monoxide is not a gas that can be filtered with activated carbon, it must be dissociated with a catalyst. Astrea Materials and Vallfirest have developed the first and only filter for Carbon Monoxide, Formaldehyde, Nitrogen Oxides and other toxic compounds present in wildland fires. An exclusive and patented gold nanoparticulate formula, resulting from 15 years of basic research and industrial development,that offers stable removal of airborne pollutants for long periods of time with a filtering efficiency of the 98%.

From the 7th to the 8th of September the ESS 2021, leading event dedicated to transforming the emergency services, will take place in Birmingham. Vallfirest will be present leading the solutions for wildland firefighting in collaboration with our partner and distributor Terberg. Visit us in hall 5, stand T60.

Vallfirest opens a photo contest to promote talent and create community among vft users. All participations will be accepted from September the 1st until November the 25th, through social networks or by email. The winning person will receive an Xtreme Pack, the most complete forest backpack. A vft Extinguisher Backpack with the new hydrapack accessories and molle system will be awarded as second prize.

Vallfirest will support the Waldbrand Klima Resilience, a training project that aims to provide knowledge to German fire brigades and establish a social awareness plan for the prevention of great forest fires in Germany.

Argentina has experienced a very severe 2020-2021 fire season. After an abnormally dry and hot period, the Córdoba mountains saw five months of fires without truce, which devastated more than 300 thousand hectares. On March 7, in the Andean Region of Parallel 42, in Patagonia, large fires were registered with extreme characteristics and serious socio-environmental consequences. We spoke with Mercedes Bachfischer, Argentine fire analyst, to understand the keys to this phenomenon.

The Wildfire Diaries is an audiovisual series designed for social media. In a direct narrative format, each episode provides insight into the experience of a wildfire professional. The project aims to build bridges between the community of wildland firefighters and pool everything individually learned, to enrich our collective knowledge. A Vallfirest production.

A step by step guide on how to start operating with the BH4 portable fire pump, and get the most out of your equipment. Follow our tips to learn how to avoid any cavitation or damage on the pump. Mastering the art of choosing the right equipment for your fire suppression operations is essential, but knowing how to set up and entertain your machinery and gears is equally important.

A step by step guide on how to start operating with the BP4 portable fire pump, and get the most out of your equipment. Follow our tips to learn how to avoid any cavitation or damage on the pump. Mastering the art of choosing the right equipment for your fire suppression operations is essential, but knowing how to set up and entertain your machinery and gears is equally important.

Vallfirest presents the vft pumps family, a new range of portable high pressure fire pumps for wildland fires. Light, powerful, efficient and highly durable motor pumps, manufactured in Europe with materials of the highest quality and EN Certification. The Black Line Series includes the Black Phanter 4 (up to 26.5 bar and 380 l / min), the Black Hawk 1 (up to 6.9 bar pressure and 280 l / min maximum flow) and the Black Hawk 4 (up to 28.8 bar and 397 l / min maximum pressure and flow).

Astrea Materials and Vallfirest have been invited to present their new CO filter at the Fire Safety Summit Human Dimensions Conference in the USA. A gold nanoparticle filtration formula that is the result of 15 years of research and industrial development. The result is a long-lasting CO filter capable of removing carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, VOC, and NOx to protect firefighters from the most dangerous contaminants in a wildfire.

Wildland fires are becoming faster, more unpredictable and more devastating. The Tactical Unit module can be used to implement a number of attack strategies adapted to the various scenarios that can occur in a wildland operation. A fire truck with a box of tools and an unbeatable off-road performance to reach remote areas. It can transport the Dronster emergency robot, a Heliskid, portable fire pumps, flexible tanks, tools, PPE, self-protection equipment and accessories.

Portable motor pumps are essential tools for wildland fire management and extinction. This article offers a decalogue of usage situations (surface fires, underground fires and entrapment situations during wildland fires) as well as a series of extinguishing maneuvers so you can get the most out of your extinguishing equipment (series and parallel configurations in addition to combined maneuvers).

We speak with Andrea Duane, postdoctoral reasearcher at CTFC (Forest Technology Center of Catalonia) and associated with CREAF (Center for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications). She has dedicated the last 8 years to studying wildfire behavior. She uses numerical ecology to predict fires and their supression probability at medium and long-term bases. She has improved Lluís Brotons' Medfire simulation model and ensures that the sixth generation of wildfires will reach the north of the peninsula in the next 30 years.

Anna Tortosa Molina survived an entrapment situation when she was 10 years old. That experience marked her professional choice. An engineer and forest firefighter, she has been through almost every position in a firefighting core; she has been a volunteer, reinforcement, heliborne unit technician, communications operator, fire engine driver, specialist and unit chief. She has performed prescribed burns with the Karuk and Yurok native americane tribes, in California, and has participated in several TREX events. In 2011 she began combining training with wildland firefighting. Today she is a training manager at SGISE, in the Valencian Community.

Vallfirest will develop Carbon Monoxide (CO) and heat stroke sensors for wildland firefighters within the framework of the RESPOND-A project, a European Union emergency research and innovation program. These device, which will be integrated into the PPE, to detect CO concentration levels and exposure time (in order to allow the estimated calculation of COHb -Carboxyhemoglobin- in blood), as well as body temperature, humidity levels and heart rate for heat stroke control. Data transmission will take place in real time by land or satellite to the command centers.

New Xtreme Mask, the latest advance in respiratory protection for wildland firefighters. A multipurpose device that offers a complete protection of the face and the face and respiratory tract against all types of particles and vapors. Half mask with two exhalation valves, possibility to adjust a particle P3 R filter or a multigas ABEK1P3 R filter. Respiratory comfort with a high level of protection.

Vallfirest obtains the Innovative SME seal, awarded by the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, to recognize the effort and investment in R & D & I.

Top 5 Wildfire Smoke Hazards: particles, Carbon Monoxide, Formaldehyde, Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur and Benzene. Measurements of exposure and risks for wildland firefighters health.

Vallfirest donates the Solidarity Fund raised last Green Friday to help finance the Pau Costa Foundation's project 'Ramats de Foc'. An initiative that combines silvopastoralism and fire risk management.

At Vallfirest we say NO to Black Friday Sales, which promote actions against sustainability, the circular economy, responsible consumption and caring for the environment. At a time of climate emergency that is making wildfires increasingly changeable and devastating, we renew our commitment to the planet and emergency responders by celebrating the Green Friday. From the 27th to the 29th of November we will donate the 50% of our sales to NGOs and biodiversity projects.

Vallfirest opens a photo contest to promote talent and create community among vft users. Participants will be able to send their photos between October the 10th and February the 28th, through social networks or by email. The winning person will receive a vft Xtreme Pack, the most complete forestry backpack.

A scientific study conducted by the Manchester Metropolitan University proves the effectiveness of the De-wipe decontaminating wipes. The results are overwhelmingly positive indicating De-wipe as the only biodegradable after fire decontamination wipe to remove from skin the most harmful cancer-inducing dioxins and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons produced during fire.

The worst environmental pollutants are present in forest fires. Some toxic substances pass through the skin in amounts similar to those that pass through the lungs. We talked about how to protect and decontaminate the skin after a forestry operation, with Doctor Miguel Sánchez Viera, director of the Integral Dermatology Institute (IDEI).

Climate change is creating a situation where there could be ignitions in places where fires are not common. We talk about Europe's 2020 fire season with the Copernicus monitoring expert, Mark Parrington.

Tools and maneuvers to manage a new generation of wildfires. 2020's fire season in the UK has been unprecedented, affecting all corners of the country. We talk with Craig Hope, Wildfire Officer and Station Manager for the stations of Aberdare and Hirwaun in South Wales. For the last 13 years, he has been heavily involved in the Wildfire project. This includes introducing specialised off-road vehicles, fire fogging systems, risk specific PPE, new tactics and training, prescribed and tactical fire use and procedures for working with observation and firefighting helicopters.

Tactics and strategies to manage a new generation of wildfires. 2020's fire season in the UK has been unprecedented, affecting all corners of the country. We talk about wildfires in the UK with Shaun Walton, group manager in Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.

New Vallfirest packaging with a modern design and 100% recyclable. A joint effort made in a coordinated way from the design and production departments to reduce our environmental impact.

An unprecedented summer is approaching, witness of a pulse between two forces of nature advancing to collide. The fire campaign in the northern hemisphere is expected to be intense and the global pandemic of covid-19 still poses a threat to emergency departments. Numerous studies suggest that inhaling polluting particles derived from smoke from forest fires puts forest firefighters at greater risk from the virus. How can they protect themselves? The competent authorities study a tactical change in fire fighting.

PPEs, forest management and climate change. We talk about wildfires in Spain, with Ignacio Villaverde.

Spring begins. he beginning of the year 2020 has been characterized by an increase in temperatures that has registered record figures in each continent, without exception. How will this affect the fire season? We explain it in this article.

The great international event of the integral security sector organized by IFEMA is coming back. From the 25th to the 28th of February,Madrid will be hosting SICUR 2020 and Vallfirest will be present leading the solutions for wildland firefighting. Come meet our professional equipement for wildland firefighters.

2019 has been a year of great wildland fires. Our highly loaded landscapes are a serious problem but the trigger is the climate crisis. Pyro phenomena like fire storms have entered the scene to stay. Are we ready for 2020?

See you in SENABOM (Brazil).The national firefighters seminar will take place in Foz de Iguaçu from November 21 to 23

How to choose a high pressure skid unit? Choose the best option and setup your skid unit with the most suitable water pump

the Fire Department of the city of Quito (Ecuador) will receive two new Heliskid units.

If you want to discover Vallfirest latest developments and innovations, we will be waiting for you at SICUR 2018 at IFEMA (Feria de Madrid, Avda del Partenón, 5 28042 Madrid) Pavilion 8 stand 8D09 from 20th to 23rd February.

Celebrate with us the Wildland Firefighter Day and participate in the Vallfirest Awards 2017 / 2018

Now available the new catalog Vallfirest with all products and developments.

Vallfirest will be present from juny 9th to 11th in the 11th edition of the International Exhibition of Fire Protection and Rescue (EDURA) to be held in Poland.

Vallfirest will be present from February 23th to 26th in the netx edition of the International Security, Safety and Fire exhibition to be held in Madrid

Vallfirest will be present from October 12th to 16th October in the sixth edition of the International Wildland Fire Conference to be held in Korea.

Firefighters and rescue services from around the world meet from June 8th to 13th 2015 at the International Exhibition INTERSCHUTZ (Hannover-Germany)

The new fire fighter helmet VF1 designed for wildland fire it's now available.

Visit us from the 20th to 23th of May at the Integrated Safety and Security Exhibition ISSE 2014 in Moscow (Russia).

If you want to know the latest news in professional equipment for wildland firefighters, you will find us from the 25th to 28th of February at the 19th edition of the International Exhibition Security SICUR 2014 in Madrid.