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HAIX – Made in Europe – Manufacturing good firefighter boots starts in the pasture
European regulations are sometimes surprisingly lax. The individual parts of a shoe or boot can…
Partrix Fire GmbH – Next-generation aspirating smoke detectors based on innovative technology help detect more subtle fire threats
Partrix Fire is a fire-protection company specialising in developing aspirating smoke detectors (ASDs). Its core…
IFE driving change to illuminate a fire-safe future
Asia Pacific Fire recently took the opportunity to speak with Steve Hamm, Institution of Fire…
Esteri Group – A Nordic provider of strong tools for important work
Most of the old, successful companies of today had a humble start in the beginning.…
GESA – Global Emergency Services Action
As members of the Emergency Services (ES) community, whether practitioners, consultants, or manufacturing companies, we…
When fires cause storms
New technology is now available that predicts fire-generated thunderstorms, prompted by a sharp increase in…
Firefighters show their skills by baking a cake
With the world in lockdown our firefighters have restricted opportunities to undertake training exercises. As…
The history of product certification
Third-party product certification schemes build on and strengthen the assurance provided by testing. They help…
Becoming green and the challenges for optical flame detection
We are all too aware of the drivers to become greener. In some cases, the…
Can one suit protect firefighters from all risks?
The revolution in protective clothing has been unrelenting over recent years, driven by incredible technical…
Introducing Natural Hazards Research Australia
A new chapter in Australia’s national natural hazards research began in July last year, with…
The conventional market is not going away
For many people, the advent and growth of addressable fire detection indicated the end of…
Taking protective action during floods and storms
Public safety messages for floods and storms will be broadcast on ABC Radio this severe…
Standards Australia celebrates centenary year
In October 2022, Standards Australia celebrates its 100th birthday. The company’s legacy would not be…
Rosenbauer AT 4×4: the solution for airports
The Whangarei Airport (WRE), located on the North Island of New Zealand, is a new…
GEN III Smart Proportioner – remote testing system
Regular testing and maintenance ensure a maximum service life and functional and failure-related safety of…
Suppression strategies for peat fires – Part 3
The main factors that affect fire spread in peat are moisture content, oxygen supply, and…
Fire Australia 2022 – Be part of Australasia’s largest fire protection industry event
One of the most important conferences in the fire protection industry calendar, Fire Australia 2022…
Firefighters should pat themselves on the back
We all know the role of a firefighter is to protect members of the community…
The silent statistics
Two recent incidents have brought renewed attention to home fire safety. In Macksville, a town…
Are we technology dependent?
There is a lot to be said about the technology being developed in this gadget…