Fire Prevention Week launched
02 May, 2011
Fire and Rescue NSW has announced the launch of Fire Prevention Week.
Jo Bird wins two major Australian contracts
29 April, 2011
Jo Bird, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of storage cabinets for fire, safety, lifesaving and emergency equipment, has secured two major contracts in Australia.
Water and oil don’t mix - avoiding fire and explosion risk in drainage
06 April, 2011 | Supplied by: MSA Australia Pty Ltd
The advent of the discovery of oil and consequently all the by-products of oil (fuels, lubricants, solvents) used in modern society has been highlighted as one of the greatest advances of the industrialised period. Unfortunately this white cloud also has a darker lining. When fuel and by-products (hydrocarbons) are spilt, leak or worse still dumped into drainage systems the potential for explosion, fire or poisoning is significant. Contamination can also occur from stormwater runoff where low levels of hydrocarbons aggregate to form a hydrocarbon layer over water.
BullEx GasTrainer gas detector training
03 April, 2011 | Supplied by: BullEx Australia
GasTrainer enables users to conduct hands-on gas detector training, using GasSource emitters and sensor technology to simulate chemical and explosive gas emission sources.
BullEx BullsEye fire extinguisher training system
02 February, 2011 | Supplied by: BullEx Australia
The BullsEye fire extinguisher training system uses advanced laser technology to simulate the discharge of a dry-chemical or CO2 extinguisher for a completely clean, safe and effective training experience.
BullEx SmartDummy interactive rescue mannequins
09 November, 2010 | Supplied by: BullEx Australia
The SmartDummy interactive rescue mannequins are suitable for use in intense fire training.
Wormald fire defence training
29 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Wormald
Wormald’s fire defence training can provide workers with an essential awareness of how different types of fires can start and instil in them the confidence required to respond effectively.
Fire Fighting Enterprises Fireray 5000 beam detector range
28 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd
The Fireray 5000 Auto Alignment Beam Detector range has received FM (Factory Mutual) approval, certifying that it meets rigorous loss prevention standards.
Fire Fighting Enterprises fire protection product installation accessories
22 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd
Fire Fighting Enterprises has launched a full range of installation accessories for use with its fire protection products. The company offers various mounting plates and brackets for the reflector prisms, allowing easy fixing and positioning of either a single- or 4-prism array to surfaces at almost any angle. Protective cages for the Fireray 5000 detector head and controller units are also available, in addition to those for the Fireray 50/100R and Fireray 2000 models.
Ansul Red Line hand-portable fire extinguishers
06 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Tyco Integrated Fire & Security
Ansul Red Line cartridge-operated hand-portable fire extinguishers enable fires to be quickly detected and suppressed. Each unit is tested under actual fire situations, making it suitable for firefighting in high fire-risk industries.
Ansul Sapphire fire suppression system
06 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Tyco Integrated Fire & Security
The Ansul Sapphire fire suppression system uses a sustainable chemical agent that fights fires without causing any damage to electronics and other critical assets and is suitable for applications including hospitals and telecommunications centres.
Vesda Eco and ICAM Eco very early smoke detectors
23 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Xtralis Pty Ltd
Vesda and ICAM very early smoke detectors have been expanded to include aspirating smoke detection (ASD) plus gas detection and environmental monitoring.
Akron Brass water cannon range
23 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Wormald
The Akron Brass water cannon range, which includes severe-duty electric, hydraulic, automated, semi-automated, programmable and Omega severe-duty types are claimed to outlast and outperform manual water cannons.
GAAM MK4QF Quick-Fill petrol-powered pumpset
03 June, 2010 | Supplied by: GAAM Emergency Products
The petrol-powered GAAM MK4QF Quick-Fill pumpset for high-volume applications, weighs 70 kg and is easily handled by two firefighters for on-site positioning, making it suitable as a portable pump for dewatering or supply applications.
Wormald emergency rescue mat
01 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Wormald
Designed for qualified emergency operators, Wormald’s emergency rescue mat provides a practical, lightweight solution for carrying casualties during search and rescue operations. The mat has been specifically devised to minimise operator fatigue and reduce the risk of injury.
