PVStop fire-retardant liquid tarp for solar panels
01 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Solar Developments Pty LtdPVStop has been designed from polymer film technology that acts a 'liquid tarp' to switch off a solar PV system in seconds, which renders the entire system safe in the event of a fire or other emergency situation.
Photoelectric smoke alarms will be the way of the future
27 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricWith the mandatory installation of photoelectric smoke alarms in all homes in Queensland, one manufacturing company is ceasing production of ionisation smoke alarms altogether.
Things to consider when selecting a fire protection contractor
31 May, 2016 by John Lynch, General Manager Business Support Services, Wormald | Supplied by: WormaldAs industrial, construction and mining sectors undertake rationalisation programs and centralise procurement, cost and efficiency are weighing more heavily into the purchase of fire protection systems than ever before. While these are important considerations, this should never be at the expense of life safety.
Fighting fire with science
11 March, 2016A UQ researcher and 'fire chaser' has won a national competition for a project that looks at fighting intense bushfires with science.
New owners for Australian Wormald fire business
01 March, 2016 | Supplied by: WormaldThe deal for global fire and security company Tyco to sell off its Wormald Australian fire business has now been finalised.
RMIT technology on track for China
28 January, 2016 by Greg Thom, RMIT | Supplied by: RMIT UniversityTechnology developed at RMIT to detect powerline fires before they happen may be adapted for China's extensive, and very fast, rail system.
Fire protection challenge for Melbourne shopping centre
23 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Xtralis Pty LtdA glass-roofed atrium in one of the Southern Hemisphere's largest shopping centres presented a fire detection challenge solved by Xtralis.
Tyco VIGILANT Generation 6 MX Addressable Fire Detectors
24 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Tyco Fire Protection ProductsTyco Fire Protection Products has released the VIGILANT Generation 6 MX Addressable Fire Detectors range including the Heat Detector (850H), Photo Smoke Detector (850P) and Multi-sensor Smoke and Heat Detector (850PH).
Bushfire monitoring system gives updates every 10 minutes
14 August, 2015A new bushfire monitoring system, due to be operational by June next year, can provide updates to emergency responders every 10 minutes — a vast improvement to the current rate of every 6 hours.
FLIR K-series range thermal imaging firefighting cameras
01 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIRFLIR Systems has added the FLIR K2 and FLIR K65 to its K-Series range of thermal imaging cameras.
Xtralis VESDA-E VEA aspirating smoke detector
19 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Xtralis Pty LtdThe VESDA-E VEA from Xtralis is an aspirating smoke detector (ASD) that provides accurate information on the location of a potential fire source.
7 fire safety tips for manufacturing facilities
10 June, 2015 | Supplied by: WormaldThe impact and cost of fire in a manufacturing facility should never be underestimated.
Honeywell Command and Control Suite
25 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Honeywell Building SolutionsHoneywell has released its Command and Control Suite, which is designed to provide a user-friendly way to manage complex data for effective facility and security management.
Wormald partners with Komatsu for safer mobile equipment
07 May, 2015 | Supplied by: WormaldWormald has signed a national supply agreement with Komatsu to provide fire suppression systems for mobile equipment. An industry first, the partnership will see vehicle fire suppression systems supplied directly to Komatsu for fitment by technicians at the assembly stage.
Firefighters using thermal imaging cameras
17 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIRA fire department in the US is using thermal imaging cameras (TICs) as a critical tool in helping protect lives and save property.
