Software upgrades fire protection with standards integration

Brisbane-based fire protection maintenance software provider FireMate has partnered with Standards Australia to deliver an integration between FireMate’s software and the Australian Standards. Before, the integration, maintenance teams had to search through hundreds of pages of information on devices, or study printed copies of the Australian Standards to locate appropriate information. With the integration, the same teams are immediately provided in-context information, like required water flow rates for a fire hose reel as they inspect it, saving time and reducing the chance of errors. The integration helps users save time when inspecting and maintaining fire protection equipment and ensures the correct application of the relevant and current standards. Prompts from within the FireMate Mobile App help fire protection maintenance teams inspect life-saving equipment in buildings and facilities.

Rob Thomas, Managing Director of FireMate, said the FireMate and Standards Australia software integration will enhance the productivity of fire protection businesses and improve compliance with the Australian Standards. Thomas is a former fire protection contractor and was the CEO of one of Australia’s largest fire protection maintenance providers before founding FireMate. “We have been working with Standards Australia on this integration and licensing project for over a year. Ensuring that accurate information is always available in a simple and easy-to-use manner is critical for our customers and their customers. FireMate is including this additional functionality and full access to the relevant standards within the FireMate subscription for field and office users,” Thomas said.

Adrian O’Connell, CEO of Standards Australia, added that standards, already part of safety, modernisation and risk management, should be used in innovative and cutting-edge digital solutions. “To achieve this, Standards Australia is executing a strategy where innovation becomes pivotal to the organisation’s operating model,” O’Connell said. Assistant Minister for Industry Development, Senator the Hon Jonathan Duniam, said this is a fantastic opportunity for Australia. “It is great to see Australian intellect leading the world forward in fire safety,” Duniam said. The integration of the standards has been rolled out to FireMate customers, with Thomas noting that this is just the beginning of FireMate’s partnership with Standards Australia. “Even deeper integration between the Australian Standards and our software platforms is already under development that will further enhance the productivity of fire protection maintenance providers,” Thomas said.

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