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The history of product certification

Becoming green and the challenges for optical flame detection
We are all too aware of the drivers to become greener. In some cases, the…

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…

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…

Is your life-safety equipment ‘fit for purpose’?
Life-safety, firefighting and critical emergency systems depend on the unfailing reliability of electric cables during…

Climate change and wildfire: a call to arms
Australia’s Black Summer of bushfires in 2019–20 was utterly unprecedented. Fires started in winter then…

Standards Australia supports quality infrastructure in the Pacific
As a trusted partner of the Australian Government, Standards Australia engages with countries in the…

Safely tackling electric vehicle and internal combustion engine fires
With Australia and New Zealand plans to accelerate the sales of electric vehicles (EV) over…

The future of fighting wildfires is drones
From California to Turkey to Australia, wildfires, also known as bushfires, are everywhere – and…

When time is of the essence
While beautiful, the Australian landscape can be harsh and unforgiving. Affecting and devastating the lives…

Integration of innovation and technology and USAR coordination in major disasters

Understanding char loss and fall-off for fire-safe design of timber structures
Engineered timber is in high demand while the awareness of environmental pressures is growing. Worldwide…

Indigenous communities leading the way with natural hazards training
Existing natural hazards training is inadequate for remote Indigenous communities. New collaborative research has worked…

Get ready for the big burn
This story is contributed by Warwick Lorenz from Australian Pump Industries. Warwick has learnt from…

Today’s personal protective envelope for motorsports response – Part 2
The ramifications of hybrids and electrics in motorsports is a significant concern. These vehicles bring…

Firefighter safety, 30 years in the making
Safety. Comfort. Unless both are built into their protective clothing, no firefighter will be able…

Breakthroughs accelerating the preventative use of long-term fire retardants
Aircraft have dropped red long-term retardants in response to out-of-control wildfires for almost 60 years.…

Helping volunteers shine as leaders
A new evidence-based toolkit is strengthening Australia’s emergency service workforce capability by supporting volunteer leaders…

IoT-enabled valve monitoring system can ease inspection burden
A new wireless valve monitoring system, which recently earned the FM Approvals certification, promises to…