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The importance of a dedicated fire weather network – Part 2
To meet the modern standards of fire management agencies, weather data must be accurate, timely,…
Out with the old, in with the green
They’ve been around for decades, but will an industry push towards environmentally acceptable alternatives see…
Buying high value equipment – The in’s and out’s of the procurement process
So, you’re in the market to make a purchase, maybe a large purchase at that.…
Assessing and disclosing climate change risks
In light of underwhelming progress at COP-24 (the annual United Nations Framework Convention on Climate…
Building capability through partnerships
Disasters are going to happen and come in all different types, sizes and all have…
Research making a difference
Five years into its tenure, the research of the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC is…
Fire suppressant – NEXTGEN water enhancer innovation
Fire suppressants have been around since the first time that water was used to put…
Emergency volunteering: where do we go from here?
The landscape of volunteering is not what it used to be, and emergency management organisations…
Hilti studies façade fires in real life conditions in partnership with UL
With increasing urbanization and changing architectural trends add innumerable buildings and skyscrapers with glass facades…
Buying an aviation rescue firefighting (ARFF) vehicle
On 19 November 1987, I commenced my career in the field of Aviation Rescue and…
Aerial firefighting training goes virtual
With the global threat of bushfires increasing, firefighting agencies need to be able to act…
Cross ramming – The rarely practiced art
You probably all remember that one piece of equipment that you weren’t confident with in…
If you fly, they can’t – Using drones for good
Hobbyist drone operators and opportunist journos are causing havoc in airborne fire-fighting missions quarters –…
The importance of a dedicated fire weather network – Part 1
Every year a vast majority of 30–46 million km2 of the global land surface burn…
Infrared cameras for firefighters
Fire is a very hostile atmosphere for most people, including firefighters. When you have smoke…
Responses to the Lombok Earthquake, 2018 – Rapid assessment study
The recent earthquake that occurred in Lombok in August, 2018, presented an opportunity to study…
The next generation of emergency managers – what will they look like?
The shape of emergency management has changed significantly over the past two decades. However, have…
Thermal linings provide safety to massive concrete structure
This iconic tunnel has been designed to provide enhanced levels of life safety for the…
Transforming fire and rescue response through innovation
In today’s ever-evolving operating landscape, the life-saving community must stay future-ready to better respond to…
State-of-the-art tool revolutionizes bushfire community preparedness
In January 2003 the most severe bushfires currently known on record ravaged Australia’s capital city,…
The importance of fire suppression in wind turbines
Wind power is an exciting emerging sector that needs those of us involved in fire…
