Software upgrades fire protection with standards integration
25 August, 2021Brisbane-based fire protection maintenance software provider FireMate has partnered with Standards Australia to deliver an integrated fire safety solution.
NSW appoints company to oversee flammable cladding blitz
20 August, 2021A major commercial building company has been chosen to lead Project Remediate, NSW's cladding remediation program.
Trafalgar COREX fire-rated board
16 June, 2021COREX is a lightweight fire-rated board designed for steel protection in the event of a fire.
Jumping castle business fined after truck explosion
26 March, 2021A Gold Coast jumping castle hire business has been fined $50,000 for exposing two workers, who were burned in a fire, to the risk of serious injury.
Vic volunteer firefighters to undergo virtual training
29 January, 2021Victorian volunteer firefighters will receive virtual reality training to help them grow accustomed to a range of emergency firefighting scenarios.
Research reveals health effects of Hazelwood mine fire
30 October, 2020Research into the health effects of the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire has revealed an increased risk of death in smoke-impacted areas during and after the fire.
New Fire-Retardant Ensembles and Fireboot in development for Workwear Group
24 September, 2020With industry leading design, product and service expertise, Workwear Group tailor solutions to meet each of our Emergency partners' unique requirements.
'Preventable' workplace death prompts $800K fine
21 September, 2020A liquid waste treatment facility in Yatala, Queensland, has been fined $800,000 after an incident in which a worker was burnt to death.
NSW bushfire inquiry calls for more hazard reduction
11 September, 2020The NSW Government has released an independent Bushfire Inquiry Report, which accepted all 76 recommendations made after the 2019–20 bushfire season.
Fire-resistant ship cladding builds up safety
13 August, 2020A lightweight, fire-resistant ship cladding that can withstand temperatures over 1000°C could change the face of ships around the world.
Fire safety in unoccupied buildings: a national snapshot
16 July, 2020 by John Lynch*Fire safety testing is essential for building owners, whether a building is occupied or not. Here is a national snapshot of fire compliance requirements.
Queensland fights fire using virtual reality training
05 June, 2020Queensland Fire and Emergency Services is combating the fight against fire using augmented and virtual reality training programs that help train firefighters.
Power station charged $1.56m over devastating 2014 fire
21 May, 2020The operator of Hazelwood Power Corporation has been fined $1.56 million, after a bushfire spread to its coalmine and burned for 45 days.
Building standard safeguards against future bushfires
28 February, 2020The Australian Government and Standards Australia will jointly fund access for all Australians to AS 3959:2018 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas until 30 June 2021.
Tired firefighters feeling the (back) strain
28 January, 2020As Australia's firefighters are pushed to their limits, new research suggests their lower back pain can impact on the severity of insomnia they face.
