Li-ion battery fire hazards: reducing the risk
28 November, 2023 | Supplied by: WormaldLithium-ion batteries are commonplace in most businesses and are often used in products such as power tools, vehicles and energy storage systems.
Report reveals lingering mental health burden on firefighters
30 October, 2023A report released by Curtin University has highlighted the mental health struggles of first responders after the Black Summer Bushfires of 2019–2020.
Protecting firefighters by remotely monitoring vital signs
28 September, 2023With increasing global temperatures and longer fire seasons, keeping firefighters safe has become even more crucial.
Ramtech WES3 Wireless Evacuation and Nurse Call System
04 September, 2023 | Supplied by: RamtechThe Ramtech WES3 Wireless Evacuation and Nurse Call System has launched in Australia.
Maintaining fire safety in the workplace
10 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Brooks AustraliaWithout proper training in place, workers are at risk of being harmed in the event of a fire.
Enhanced dispatcher training for first responders
30 November, 2022 | Supplied by: VertelFirefighters work in hazardous conditions, and they are at a greater risk of injury and death than many other workers.
MineGlow em-Control interoperable emergency lighting system
08 September, 2022 | Supplied by: MineglowThe MineGlow em-Control emergency lighting system warns and directs an underground workforce to safety with multi-directional light pulses and colours.
Honeywell Fire-Lite fire protection systems
31 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Honeywell Safety Productivity SolutionsThe Fire-Lite fire protection systems offer fire detection and protection in new and existing buildings and are suitable for small to medium-sized buildings in Australia.
Alert issued for Vic construction sector ahead of fire safety changes
12 May, 2022The Victorian construction sector has been reminded to review its passive fire protection measures, ahead of legislative changes coming into effect in September 2022.
FyreCHOKE mixed service fire collars
20 January, 2022 | Supplied by: Trafalgar GroupFyreCHOKE mixed service fire collars are lined with an intumescent material that expands with the heat of a fire to seal the gaps around services inside a fire collar.
FyreSHIELD PLUS for ceilings
14 January, 2022 | Supplied by: Trafalgar GroupFyreSHIELD PLUS is an access panel system that is designed to be built into plasterboard ceilings.
Communication is crucial in critical event management
04 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Everbridge AustraliaA comprehensive CEM platform is essential to ensure public, employee and consumer safety and to help streamline communications and management in any critical event.
Fire protection systems: transforming ancient principles
27 October, 2021 by Peter Geale*, Marketing Manager, FireMate | Supplied by: FireMateThe fire protection industry is frequently traced back to the Ancient Romans. Through technological innovation, these ancient principles have been transformed.
ACT to introduce plug-in hybrid fire truck in 2022
26 October, 2021The ACT Emergency Services Agency has signed an agreement with Rosenbauer for an electric fire truck, featuring a range of safety benefits for Fire & Rescue firefighters.
AFAC22 to run in Adelaide, after success of AFAC21 Virtual
18 October, 2021Following the success of AFAC21 Virtual Conference and Exhibition, plans are underway to host AFAC22 in a face-to-face environment in Adelaide.
