When a bushfire tore through Cobrico in Victoria’s south-west igniting the peat bog underneath, toxic…
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Using flame detectors for zone 2 hazardous areas
In this article the fundamentals of hazardous areas are outlined and flame-detector applications, split into…
The new Australian Disaster Resilience Index
Australians are always learning to live with a changing, unpredictable and uncertain environment, of which…
Flame detector selection: which technology to use in gas-turbine enclosures?
Which flame-detection technology should I use in a gas-turbine enclosure? This is a common question…
Solar-panel fire risks and the opportunities to improve safety
Recently solar panels have been back in Australian headlines after the release of statistics from…
Digitizing evacuations
Traditional evacuation systems require a fair amount of specialist installation, management and maintenance because they…
Hazardous chemicals inspection and safe storage management
Hazardous chemicals inspection seems like a blatantly obvious task that is beyond improvement. Once there…
Centralizing environmental resilience in emergency agencies using the Sustainable Development Goals
In 2018 I was approached by the then NSW SES Local Commander to conduct an…
Firefighting under fire – Delivering fire and rescue services during armed conflicts
It is a troubling fact that presently there are more than 25 armed conflicts, wars…
You wouldn’t drive into a bushfire, so why drive into floodwater?
New research is delving into why people enter floodwater and what can be done to…
Rebuilding with standards
This time last year, Australia was reeling from the ongoing bushfires, which saw communities band…
The benefits of DESMI onboard firefighting systems
In marine applications, DESMI’s FineFog™ Fixed Water-Based Firefighting systems offer a safe, low-pressure alternative. After…
Crowd source
Someday soon, crowds will once again be a defining feature of the human experience. When…
Future-proofing Scott Base Research Station, Antarctica
High value properties, such as scientific research centres, always require careful planning to design the…
Fit for action
Roger Startin, Joint Managing Director of Bristol Uniforms, looks at the importance of high-quality, well-fitting…
Introduction to BS60080:2020 guidance on the placement of detection devices
One of the most challenging issues in Fire and Gas (F&G) detection is deciding: ‘How…
Resilience: An evolutionary process
As the world continues to grapple with the effects of COVID-19 and the ensuing economic…
Immersive learning for the fire service
In May 2015 the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and National Institute of Standards and…
Fire protection and detection
Since the summer bushfires of 2020, industry has been working to understand how to help…
Enhancing responders’ performance and safety through smart wearable technologies
Wearable devices such as smartwatches have become increasingly popular in recent years, given their effectiveness…
Science shows how to best burn the bush to reduce bushfire risk
New research into the complexities of prescribed burning across varied landscapes and weather conditions is…
