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21st International Water Mist Conference – Conference webpage online

The conference webpage for the 21st International Water Mist Conference (IWMC) is online. The event – which is being organized by the International Water Mist Association (IWMA) – will take place in…

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Momentum gaining for INTERSCHUTZ 2022!

After a seven-year wait the countdown has begun for INTERSCHUTZ 2022. With 39 days until…

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Dräger launches compact UCF FireVista thermal imaging camera with one-touch operation

Dräger, an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology, has launched the…

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27 killed in building fire in Indian capital New Delhi

At least 27 people died and dozens more were injured in a massive fire in…

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Cornwall Fire warm up to win with UK Fire

The Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service rugby team welcomed a spirited RAF Police team in…

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Vimpex to showcase exciting new products at FIREX

Leading independent manufacturer and distributor of fire alarm evacuation and building infrastructure products and accessories…

CELIKSAN is thrilled to be exhibiting at INTERSCHUTZ Germany after 7 long years

What exactly does Celiksan do? CELIKSAN, established in 1978 is one of the global pioneers…

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Particulate blocking hoods in use with a European fire brigade. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Company Profile

ALPEX – Innovative materials for particulate-blocking hoods 

PNED aspirating smoke detector.
Issue 81 - April 2022

Partrix Fire GmbH – Next-generation aspirating smoke detectors based on innovative technology help detect more subtle fire threats

Hose Master drew serious interest at AFAC 19 Melbourne. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Issue 81 - April 2022

Esteri Group – A Nordic provider of strong tools for important work

Join us! If you are a company, consultant, trainer, or other business with a connection to the global Emergency Services world, please join us! The GESAction LinkedIn group is http://bit.ly/GESAForum Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Organizational Profile

GESA – Global Emergency Services Action 

Rescue teams need lightweight, breathable water and pathogen proof garments. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Product Profile

Can one suit protect firefighters from all risks?

The research program at Natural Hazards Research Australia is highly collaborative and flexible, based on partner needs. Image courtesy of Nathan Maddock, Natural Hazards Research Australia
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Introducing Natural Hazards Research Australia

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The frequency of fire-generated thunderstorms has increased in the last 20 years, with Australia entering an era of violent pyro-convection. This research helps predict the formation of fire-generated thunderstorms, such as this one forming over Lake King in Western Australia, February 2020. Image courtesy of Christine Harper, DBCA, Western Australia
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When fires cause storms

Australia’s building industry is starting to recognise the importance of passive fire product certification. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
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The history of product certification

Figure 2: FLS-IR3-H2-HD flame detector. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
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Becoming green and the challenges for optical flame detection

Retail outlet application for conventional detectors. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
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The conventional market is not going away

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Taking protective action during floods and storms

Remote testing system setup for a FireDos GEN III proportioner. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
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GEN III Smart Proportioner – remote testing system

Water being applied from a safe distance from the machine and to avoid smoke, extinguishing burning material and reduce dust emissions. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
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Suppression strategies for peat fires – Part 3

Fig. 2: Depiction of typical fire-resistant polymeric cables in vertical installation after fire exposure.
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Is your life-safety equipment ‘fit for purpose’?

Climate change will increase the number and severity of wildfires.
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Climate change and wildfire: a call to arms

As a trusted partner of the Australian Government, Standards Australia engages with countries in the Pacific.
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Standards Australia supports quality infrastructure in the Pacific

Deploying the Fire Blanket over a burning vehicle.
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Safely tackling electric vehicle and internal combustion engine fires

Real-time fire mapping of a small fire in Parkdale, Oregon. Drones can support early detection and rapid mapping of wildland fires before they grow too big. Image courtesy of TK-7, Overwatch Imaging
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The future of fighting wildfires is drones

The Cooper is ideally suited for a wide variety of purposes, including accommodation, office/communication/briefing spaces, or storage.
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When time is of the essence

ICMS in Beirut Lebanon Explosion.
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Integration of innovation and technology and USAR coordination in major disasters

The term ‘char fall-off’ refers to charred pieces of the exposed lamella detaching from the timber structure and falling off, such as this CLT sample shows after burning under exposure to external heating of 20kW/m² and structural loading (Left: Front view. Middle: Side view). Exemplary pieces of char fall off collected from the floor of the setup after testing (Right).
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Understanding char loss and fall-off for fire-safe design of timber structures

Video Profile

DECON/pak Video

The TFT NewForce DECON/pak is a self-contained agent proportioning and rinse application system developed specifically…

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Decon made easy

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OASIS

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SHO-FLOW

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Protect your fire extinguisher from theft and misuse

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FFE’s New Website

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Fire Boss LLC

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How to improve system uptime? “No mirror” optical test flame detectors

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QuadraCup Series Video

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EF1 Series Video

Asia Pacific Fire is the only quarterly journal for the Asia Pacific Fire protection, fire service and emergency management communities. Asia Pacific Fire is dedicated to keeping our readers up to date with current research, new and innovative equipment, techniques and training methods. We also cover regional news stories and current issues.

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