Ferno developed the first one-man stretcher over 50 years ago and we’ve been bringing you…
Issue 54 – July 2015

The Confederation of Fire Protection Associations – Asia
The Confederation of Fire Protection Associations – Asia (CFPA-Asia), represents fire protection organizations from the…

Certification Education Day at Exova Testing Laboratories
It is not often that the fire protection industry has a day like the one…

Burnology
Burnology develops innovative solutions to complex bushfire and emergency management problems. Our flagship product, Burnology…

Bullard
Thermal imagers manufactured by Bullard are designed to endure the harshest environments to meet the…

The Importance of Listing Sprinkler Equipment
The hanging and bracing of a sprinkler system is a key consideration in every sprinkler…

PPE/PPC – the Last Line of Defence – Part 1
One of the most important safety tools that a firefighter brings to an emergency incident…

Taking Photos on an Australian Fire Ground
Firefighters are called to deal with fires and accidents. To the firefighters these may be…

A Common Operating Picture for Fire Response
Keeping citizens and properties safe – the call of every fire and rescue organisation. The…

Petroleum Storage Tank Facilities – Part 1
In today’s fire service we tend to focus our pre-planning and training for the “bread…

Improving Safety and Performance on the Fireground
Command during a disaster is a complicated and stressful time, the more we learn about…

Pedestrian Modelling in a Fire Environment
As in many parts of the world, Australia has a two-prong approach to the fire…

To Burn or Not to Burn?
Australia has a long and continuing history of burning in its forests to reduce fuels…

Standards Australia – Playing Our Part in Fire Safety
When we think about fire safety, and the fact that so much of our time…

Understanding the Basics of RoIP and VoIP
By better understanding the terminology & considerations involved, organizations can ensure the IP network meets…

Building Product Compliance – how Big is the Problem?
That is the alarming issue confronting the building and construction industry in Australia today. The…

Bushfire Defence
Bushfire Defence in combination with Bulbeck Fire Industries proudly announce the launch of the BUSHFIRE…

Motorola Solutions
The public safety environment is becoming more challenging and complex for first responders and become…

Hainsworth
Hainsworth is showcasing a number of innovative product developments at AFAC. Among them will be…

10 Tanker Air Carrier
In 2006 10 Tanker Air Carrier introduced a new asset to the Wildland Fire Industry…
It’s Time to Face up to the Fact that Climate Change is Upon us
Climate change is the biggest single issue confronting fire services and disaster management agencies. I…