Fires have been burning between Darwin and south of Mataranka about 400 kilometres away over the last fortnight. When fires sparked in the bushlands behind the Berry Springs Tavern near Darwin, for publican Ian Sloan it was the menagerie of…
Queens Birthday Honour list – Awards for New Zealand and Australia
Asia Pacific Fire magazine and MDM publishing would like to congratulate the following recipients of fire service medals in New Zealand and Australia, awarded in this year’s Queens Birthday Honour list. All of you have made considerable contributions to the…
FM Global shares new fire protection and installation guidance for lithium-ion energy storage systems
Publicly available research to inform building and fire codes for safe installation practices London, U.K.—Lithium-ion battery-based energy storage systems (ESS), in high demand for supplying energy to buildings and power grids but under scrutiny for recent fires and explosions, are…
Tasmanian fires this year have some long term bad and good news
The bad news, Pagan Cider, based in Cygnet in Hobart, Australia has been forced to put its planned business venture to Hong Kong on hold after 36,000 litres of cherry juice was found to be tainted by smoke following the disastrous…
Kentec launches new Sigma extinguishing range with event log at Firex
Kentec, a leading manufacturer of life-critical control systems, is to launch the Sigma ZXT single-area extinguishing control panel at this year’s Firex, with new functionality, improved displays and multiple configuration options for a targeted response to a fire incident. Building…
Baldwin Boxall leads the way to safety with VIGIL3
Voice alarm and life safety expert, Baldwin Boxall, is delighted to present its next generation EN54-certified voice alarm system, VIGIL3, at Firex 2019. Built on decades of experience, VIGIL3 is Baldwin Boxall’s most flexible, scalable and powerful system to date.…
Two people injured in Bangkok’s Chatuchak market fire
Bangkok’s famous Chatuchak weekend market caught fire near the Gate 1 area last night (2nd June). Traffic Police first reported the blaze around 9.15pm at the sprawling Chatuchak market, north of Bangkok’s main city area. The intense blaze took about an hour…
A big challenge for Brisbane firefighters with a small donkey
Australian ABC news reports, firefighters have rescued a miniature donkey, who became trapped after falling into a septic tank, north of Brisbane. Crews were called to a septic sewerage pit in the suburb of Morayfield only to find a miniature…
BAPCO/CCE 2019 – Post Event Review
The 26th BAPCO Annual Conference and Exhibition took place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry. The 2019 event was co-located with TCCA’s Critical Communications Europe, which enabled even more topics to be covered to a wider European audience. A primary focus…
Securex West Africa
“For my region, it is the most important show!” This year from the 16th – 17th of April, the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria hosted the ninth edition of Securex West Africa. Over two bustling days of business, more than…
Kentec protects International Cricket Stadium from risk of fire
Spectators, players, and property at India’s Mohali International Cricket Stadium are being protected by a highly-sophisticated Taktis panel from Kentec, a leading manufacturer of life-critical control systems. The Taktis 8 loop addressable fire panel, installed by Firehut Commercial Equipment Pvt…
Overwatch Imaging, a Leader in Airborne Imaging Systems, Completes Series A Funding with Investment from Tenax Aerospace
Investment to Help Expand Production Operations and Accelerate the Development of Onboard Artificial Intelligence Software Overwatch Imaging, a leader in airborne imaging systems for both piloted and unmanned aircraft, today announced it has completed a series A funding round to accelerate…
Three helicopter pilots were found alive after NZ crash
In an incredible tale of survival, three men (all pilots) have beaten the odds and survived a horror helicopter crash off the coast of New Zealand. The three pilots from Southern Lakes Helicopters — who are some of the country’s…
Perimeter Solutions Establishes Sales Presence in Middle East & India
Perimeter Solutions, one of the world’s leading producers of fire retardants, foams, and water enhancing gels for managing wildland, industrial, and municipal fires, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Tamer Gaber as Regional Sales Representative for the Middle East…
Two Southampton firefighters are set to embark on a transatlantic challenge
Two firefighters from Southampton are preparing to row across the Atlantic for mental health. Based at St Mary’s Fire Station, Adam Bundle and Stu Vince have teamed up to raise money for local charity SolentMind and The Fire Fighters Charity.…
Supply Plus blazes overseas expansion with £1M injection from IGF Group
Supply Plus is a leading British manufacturer and supplier of firefighting and safety equipment. Servicing various industries, from firefighting to the fuel delivery, the company exports to over 40 countries worldwide annually. It has a storied history dating back to the…
Haes Acquire’s International Safety Technology as Part of Overseas Expansion Plan
Leading fire control panel manufacturer Haes announced this week that they have now completed the acquisition of the distributor International Safety Technology (IST) who focus exclusively in overseas markets. IST have been in operation for over 28 years and developed…
The collapse of a building in Shanghai has killed at least 10 people
It has been reported that the death toll following a building, roof collapse in Shanghai has climbed to ten. The roof of a building under renovation in central Shanghai collapsed on Thursday around midday, trapping more than 20 workers, according…
Ambient System, Public Transport PA Systems in 3 Steps
Nowadays it is hard to imagine a train sta tion without a PA system. Providing that the announcements are audible and clear, the PA system remains the most effective means of public information with regard to train timetables, changes to platforms,…
TCCA’s 21st CCW event set to bring the critical communications world together in Kuala Lumpur
Critical Communications World (CCW), the leading conference and exhibition dedicated to connecting critical communications professionals, will take place from 18th – 20th June in Kuala Lumpur, hosted by Malaysia’s Sapura Group. Registration for the event is now open. Produced by TCCA, CCW is the leading event…
PPG PITT-CHAR® NX delivers safety and value across the supply chain
May 2019 PPG PITT-CHAR® NX delivers safety and value across the supply chain Users of protective coatings demand high performance products that address multiple operational scenarios, writes Peter Scott, PPG Protective and Marine Coatings Industrial fire resistant coatings, commonly referred…
REV GROUP ANNOUNCES SWEEPSTAKES EXCLUSIVE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
REV GROUP AND ROAD AMERICA CONTINUE THEIR MISSION TO THANK FIRST RESPONDERS WITH A TRAVEL TRAILER GIVEAWAY REV Group, Inc (NYSE: REVG), a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicle brands has announced an exclusive First Responders sweepstakes to win an…
