Historically accepted limitations of where a firefighter can and cannot communicate are being challenged through…
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Mine Rescue Competition, Testing Rescue Crews
From humble beginnings 20 years ago, the Victorian Mine Rescue Competition has emerged as a…
PPE/PPC – The Last Line of Defence – Part 2
In my last article in this series of Last Line Of Defence, I wrote about…
The Role of Standards in Fire Risk Management
Standards Australia is the independent and not-for-profit developer of internationally-aligned Australian Standards. In this column,…
Building in Bushfire Prone Areas, Considerations for Construction
Australians have a fundamental connection to the bush. Much of our cultural folklore surrounds Australia’s…
Important Information on Smoke Alarms
If one piece of fire protection equipment is likely to save your life, it will…
Defence Science & Technology Organisation, CBRN Research
Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) is a national leader in safeguarding Australia by delivering…
Online Forums Showcase Bushfire CRC Research
Hundreds of participants from across the emergency management sector, both in Australia and internationally, have…
Primetech – Pioneers in Communication
The launch of Primetech’s innovative new MultiNet Comms range of portable incident ground communications solutions…
Where to Next with Fire Modelling?
Excessive amounts of heat and moisture generated by large bushfires can affect the surrounding atmosphere,…
The International Search and Rescue Advisory Group
The International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) is a network of disaster prone and…
Creating an Above Ground Fire Shelter
Following the disastrous bushfires of 7 February 2009 I was shocked at the significant loss…
Protecting Fire Sprinklers from the Human Element
Fire sprinkler systems are designed and installed to protect life and property. Actuation of sprinkler…
Fire and Rescue NSW – Planning for the Future
The delivery of Fire, Rescue and Hazmat services in today’s complex operating environment presents significant…
Beware of Counterfeit Fire Detection Devices
There can be fewer product categories where the consequences of using counterfeit goods can be…
Reaching Communities in Disasters
Many countries are working concurrently on next generation systems to enable the public to contact…
Major Advances in Respiratory Protection Standards
This article takes a look at product development for firefighting respiratory protection equipment and explains…
Lighting the Way with Pelican Products
Today’s firefighter is responsible for more equipment than ever before. Due to the burdensome amounts…
No Deployment without Communication
Due to the often perilous surroundings and the limited air supplies during deployments with self-contained…
Foam Suppression Systems – What You Need To Know
Whether it is protecting high-risk assets or an emergency situation, foam hardware has evolved since…
Detector Options for Down-stream System Performance
Choosing a fire detection solution is not as simple as it used to be. Of…
Tunnel Fires
Why they are vulnerable to disaster, the consequences and possible solutions Major tunnel fires can…
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