I was talking to an RAAF pilot recently about how technology with drones has changed the role of a pilot, and he explained that they are moving toward…
Issue 66 – July 2018
A realistic roadmap
In the 24 recommendations of the recently-released Shergold-Weir report can be seen an achievable roadmap to address the shortcomings of Australia’s c…
GAAM Emergency Products – 85 years of innovation as manufacturer and supplier of firefighting pumps
In 2018 GAAM is proud to celebrate 85 years of partnership with Australia’s fire, rescue, security, ambulance, emergency services and industrial organ…
Rosenbauer – a reliable partner to the fire services
Rosenbauer International AG is the world’s leading manufacturer of systems for firefighting and disaster protection. The company develops and produces…
Personal protective equipment needs to be clean, safe and reliable
Firefighters risk their lives every day to protect lives and property. Although heat stress, smoke and fire take many lives, cancer has emerged as the…
Phenix Technology, Inc. – The leader in helmet design
Phenix Technology, Inc. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and operates out of its facility located in Riverside, California. Phenix believes the b…
Emergency One (UK) Limited – The UK’s largest designer & manufacturer of specialist fire and rescue vehicles
Formed in 1989, the company has grown steadily to now produce over 230 vehicles a year from our 10,500m2 manufacturing base (8-acre campus) in Cumnock…
PBI Performance Products – Innovation drives success at PBI
PBI has become a global force in firefighter protection thanks to the company’s unwavering commitment to continuous research and innovation that keeps…
Sicor S.p.A. – The best protection system for the head in wildland fire fighting
Certified UNI EN ISO 9001, Sicor S.p.A. is specialized in design, manufacture and marketing of helmets, visors, goggles and gas detectors. Its current…
Bronto Skylift Australia/New Zealand – Representing the world leaders in hydraulic aerial fire appliances
Bronto Skylift Oy Ab with headquarters in Finland, are world leaders in the design, manufacture and sales/after sales service for hydraulic aerial app…
Security Essen 2018 – Digital security is one main focal point at Security Essen 2018
Messe Essen will become the meeting place of the international security industry: From September 25 to 28, Security Essen will be the showcase for inn…
Fire-safe cladding: building a culture of compliance
The tragic Grenfell Tower disaster in June 2017 was a harsh awakening for the building industry to the dangers of polyethylene composite cladding. The…
A day in the life of a Columbia Helicopters’ firefighting pilot
Columbia Helicopters, Inc., (Columbia) based in Aurora, Oregon, USA, has been fighting wildfires for 51 of its 61 years in operation. Beginning with a…
Beyond the politics and blame: Evaluating crisis responses
Crisis events are high consequence and hold significant stakes for all involved. For residents and those who are in the path of a fire, cyclone or flo…
Research gives insight into community bushfire response in Australia
New South Wales, Australia faced some of the worst bushfire conditions ever forecast for the state in January and February 2017, including Catastrophi…
Singapore’s first pneumatic powered exoskeleton tailored for firefighters
TRIGEN Automotive, a leading Singapore manufacturer of special function vehicles and robotics solutions for emergency services worldwide, is proud to …
Identifying fire and life safety improvements for the vertical world
As our population in Australia and around the world continues to grow, so do our cities and major regional hubs. Growth is not only horizontal, but th…
Oil and gas inspections with paperless solutions
The oil and gas industry remains one of the largest, most important and lucrative of Australian industries; with oil and gas inspection one of the cor…
Transforming fire safety
Fire safety is a major concern. We’re living in a world that has been shaken by technological advances, in cities and buildings full of cutting edge i…
Cellulose or plastic? It’s not just about shopping bags
The vast product arrays that move through modern storage warehouses provide a constant challenge to owners, insurers and code officials to assure the …
Teamwork when the heat is on
Individuals working in emergency management teams often face incredible pressure, which can have a really big impact on the ability of people to work …
Great communication begins with connection
When disaster strikes, law enforcement and disaster-relief agencies rely on the ability to access shared information to understand crises and make lif…
