More than 8,500 law enforcement and emergency services personnel from around the world will gather in Western Australia for 10 days of competition across more than 60 sports The California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF), a non-profit organization committed to promoting sport and…
Bridger Aerospace and OroraTech Advance Integration of Space-Based Data to Centralize Wildfire Intelligence
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc., one of the nation’s leading aerial firefighting companies, today announced it is partnering with OroraTech USA, a leader in space-based thermal intelligence and wildfire management. The companies are working together to integrate OroraTech’s wildfire detection,…
Wormald secures fire protection contract for new Western Sydney International Airport
Fire protection provider Wormald has secured a 6.5-year contract to deliver and manage critical fire safety systems at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), marking a key milestone as the project moves toward its 25 October 2026 passenger opening.…
Gas Detection in Kitchens
We are under the threat of explosive gases in our homes and workplaces, where we frequently spend time in our daily lives. Even though we are not aware of it, we face the risk of an explosion in the kitchen…
National Bushfire Conference – Conference Program Announced
Fire Protection Association (FPA) Australia is excited to announce that the 2026 National Bushfire Conference program is now live! This October, we’re bringing together bushfire practitioners, planners, researchers, policymakers and industry leaders to explore how Australia can build safer, more…
Frontline Mental Health Conference 2027: Call for Abstracts: Are you a great fit to present?
Taking part in FMHC27 as a concurrent presenter comes with a wide array of benefits, including a full conference registration at a discounted rate and much more. Many of our past concurrent presenters have progressed to keynote roles at ANZMHA events and…
Reach isn’t the same as delivery: a national directory for aerial firefighting reload water
Evaluating and pre-computing a map of every known water body in the U.S. shows where aerial firefighting aircraft can actually reload Aerial firefighting coverage is usually measured by reach: whether an aircraft can get to a fire in time. That…
Do I Need Interconnected Smoke Alarms?
Short answer: if a smoke alarm sounding in one part of your home might not be heard elsewhere, it’s worth considering an interconnected system. Most people assume that if a smoke alarm sounds, everyone in the house will hear it.…
Hochiki Europe brings full fire detection range to Fire and Security India 2026
Hochiki Europe will exhibit at Fire and Security India, running from the 3rd to 5th September, bringing its trusted fire detection and life safety range to one of South Asia’s largest fire and security gatherings. Founded in Japan in 1918, Hochiki has…
Beatrice Råvik Janzon appointed CEO of Rescue Intellitech
Bringing extensive experience in international business development and commercial growth. Rescue Intellitech AB is pleased to announce the appointment of Beatrice Råvik Janzon as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 10, 2026. Beatrice joins Rescue Intellitech at a time of continued…
TracPlus Appoints Audrey Cheng as Chief Technology Officer
TracPlus is building more into its Mission Platform for the agencies and operators who run on it. Cheng joins to lead the engineering behind that work. TracPlus, the operational data layer for aerial firefighting, has appointed Audrey Cheng as Chief…
HERE Technologies and New South Wales’ Rural Fire Service enhance emergency response routing across remote fire trails
New mapping initiative creates a more complete routable network to support emergency responders across challenging terrain. HERE Technologies, the world’s leading mapping and location data company, and New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS), the world’s largest volunteer fire…
INDO FIREX 2026 EXPO & FORUM: “Entering a new identity as Indo Firex, Rescue & Disaster Expo & Forum”
Indo Firex has entered a new chapter with the introduction of its new identity, Indo Firex, Rescue & Disaster Expo & Forum, reflecting the growing integration of fire protection with rescue, disaster management, along with occupational safety and health. The…
Nova Systems and Planet partner to strengthen Australia’s space-based intelligence capability
Nova Systems has formalised a strategic partnership with global Earth Observation (EO) leader Planet, strengthening Australia’s access to advanced satellite imagery and space-based intelligence capabilities. Planet operates the world’s largest constellation of commercial Earth observation satellites, delivering high-frequency imagery and…
TracPlus develops a research model that brings wildfire risk and response into a single view
The first project from TracPlus Labs extends the company’s data-fusion work from tracking aircraft to modelling the risk environment they operate in. It is built to make operational decisions easier and is being demonstrated first across California. TracPlus, the operational…
CRASH DAYS 2026: Europe’s premier Rescue Training event returns to Münster
Emergency response professionals from across Europe will gather on 20–21 October for CRASH DAYS 2026. This intensive, two-day training event is designed to prepare firefighters, rescue teams, EMS personnel and instructors for the complex challenges of modern vehicle rescue. Hosted at the renowned crashtest-service.com GmbH facility…
ModuLaser – Aspirating Sampling Detector
ModuLaser is an innovative Aspirating Sampling Detection (ASD) platform that combines valuable customer feedback with the latest technological advancements to deliver a new standard in fire protection. ModuLaser incorporates the proven strengths of our existing ASD solutions while introducing next-generation…
AFAC26 powered by INTERSCHUTZ is just around the corner
On Friday 21 August, the conference continues with a dedicated Professional Development Program, open to anyone in the sector, whether you are new to it or you have spent decades in it. Six workshops and a field trip are led by…
Uncover the Future of Emergency Management: Explore our AFAC26 Exhibitor Showcase!
The countdown to AFAC is officially on, and planning your show-floor experience just got a whole lot easier! We are thrilled to launch the AFAC Exhibitor Hub (afac.globalfireevents.com) — your interactive gateway to discovering the cutting-edge technology, equipment, and services…
Leader TIC: The Thermal Imaging Camera that redefines Firefighter Safety and Performance
In the most dangerous seconds of a fire, visibility is everything. LEADER unveils its TIC range, a complete lineup of thermal imaging cameras engineered to deliver unbeatable image quality, unmatched reliability, and genuine long-term value. Built to save lives where…
Launch of “ADPR EXPO 2027”: Thailand’s Inaugural Regional Disaster Management Exhibition Partners with “INTERSCHUTZ” to elevate comprehensive public safety
As environmental, urban, and technological risks continue to intensify, the demand for advanced disaster prevention and mitigation solutions has never been more urgent. In response, Deutsche Messe AG, the world-renowned trade fair organizerfrom Germany, through Hannover Fairs Asia Pacific, has…
Bridger Aerospace and TracPlus bring aerial firefighting activity into the IGNIS Platform, giving operational teams on the fireline a unified view
The integration pairs TracPlus’s aircraft and mission data with Bridger’s wildfire intelligence to support wildland firefighting. Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger,” “Bridger Aerospace” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the nation’s leading aerial firefighting companies, is partnering…