In the 24 recommendations of the recently-released Shergold-Weir report can be seen an achievable roadmap…
Issue 66 – July 2018
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,…
Rosenbauer – a reliable partner to the fire services
Rosenbauer International AG is the world’s leading manufacturer of systems for firefighting and disaster protection.…
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…
Phenix Technology, Inc. – The leader in helmet design
Phenix Technology, Inc. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and operates out of its facility…
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…
PBI Performance Products – Innovation drives success at PBI
PBI has become a global force in firefighter protection thanks to the company’s unwavering commitment…
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…
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…
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…
Fire-safe cladding: building a culture of compliance
The tragic Grenfell Tower disaster in June 2017 was a harsh awakening for the building…
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…
Beyond the politics and blame: Evaluating crisis responses
Crisis events are high consequence and hold significant stakes for all involved. For residents and…
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 Catastrophic fire danger ratings (Australia’s highest danger level for fire) for many communities. During this time, a number of large and damaging fires occurred, but fortunately no human lives were lost during the worst of the conditions.
Singapore’s first pneumatic powered exoskeleton tailored for firefighters
TRIGEN Automotive, a leading Singapore manufacturer of special function vehicles and robotics solutions for emergency…
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…
Oil and gas inspections with paperless solutions
The oil and gas industry remains one of the largest, most important and lucrative of…
Transforming fire safety
Fire safety is a major concern. We’re living in a world that has been shaken…
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…
Teamwork when the heat is on
Individuals working in emergency management teams often face incredible pressure, which can have a really…
Great communication begins with connection
When disaster strikes, law enforcement and disaster-relief agencies rely on the ability to access shared…
Will there be a firefighter in the future?
I was talking to an RAAF pilot recently about how technology with drones has changed…