Relentless rain from the remnants of Typhoon Haikui has swamped southeastern China, forcing cities in Fujian province to close schools, halt public transport and evacuate tens of thousands of people. The rain broke 12-year-old records in the provincial capital of…
As wildfires burn across the world, what is the role of Australia’s eucalyptus tree?
Portugal, Greece, Spain, Chile, California and now Hawaii have all battled wildfires this year as high temperatures and strong winds have whipped small sparks into violent infernos. But fire needs fuel, and what these places also have in common is an invasive…
AFAC23 powered by INTERSCHUTZ Conference Wrap Day 2
On Day 2, the conference expanded to include the co-located Australian Disaster Resilience Conference (ADRC23), the Institution of Fire Engineers Australia Conference (IFE23), and Women and Firefighting Australasia Conference. The University of Manchester’s Chancellor, Nazir Afzal OBE, delivered a remarkable keynote speech, which…
The Importance Of Smoke Detectıon And Damper Management In Ventilation And Pressure Duct
The main task of ventilation systems is to take in, heat or cool the fresh air, and to expel the polluted air. Besides this task, Fire escapes and emergency elevators will be used for evacuation purposes, positive pressure is needed…
SEIZ Magnus wildfire glove – developed with firefighters
It’s hot, confusing, logistically extremely demanding and often very protracted: wild and forest fires present firefighters with special challenges – and are occurring more and more frequently. Not only the tactics and technology but also protective clothing must be adapted…
Hazmat Academy – high-quality training for hazmat response
The National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) training experts, Hazmat Academy, provides operational and tactical incident response support to emergency services and organisations throughout the chemical supply chain that need an immediate response to a site-level incident. We do this via…
FlamePro – Shaping the future of firefighting PPE
FlamePro understands what it means to be responsible for your firefighters’ lives and the people they protect. Many of us have been alarmed by recent research, commissioned by the Fire Brigades Union and independently carried out by the University of…
TEXPORT Fire Stretch – for highest-level wear comfort and safety
First responders all over the world have to show flexibility in their tactics in the situations they confront, and in this their protective attire is subject to a wide variety of damaging influences. The most important factors for maintaining effective…
AFAC23 powered by INTERSCHUTZ Conference Wrap Day 1
On Day 1, The conference commenced with the Research and Innovation Day, highlighted by Andrew Gissing, CEO of Natural Hazards Research Australia, who delivered the opening address. Dr. Jennifer Beverly, Associate Professor at the Department of Renewable Resources, University of Alberta, followed…
Global Fire Equipment (GFE) set to exhibit at Fire India for the first time
Stand D39 Global Fire Equipment (GFE) has been trading across the Indian Ocean region for many years, but the company is set to exhibit at Fire India for the first time next month when the event takes place at the…
Volarious Launches 20.000 Lumens Drone Floodlight For Emergency Responders
Continuous Luminance Powered By Tethered System Singapore – Volarious, a leading provider of tethered drone systems has announced the launch of its new floodlight, V-Light. Aimed at assisting the emergency responder and public safety by providing an extensive 20.000 lumens…
Early Warning Fire Protection For Conveyors
Patol’s range of transit sensors continue to prove a popular option in detecting fires in a wide range of conveyor applications. Many goods carried on conveyor systems are highly combustible with the power to ignite. Black and brown coal, biomass,…
Advanced Welcomes New Managing Director Antonio Telesca
Global leader in innovative fire protection solutions, Advanced, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Antonio Telesca as its new Managing Director. With a distinguished career spanning aerospace, lighting, fire safety and international business experience, Antonio brings a wealth of…
NHRF23 provoked, inspired and challenged the natural-hazard sector
Nearly 400 representatives from research, industry, government and community sectors met in Melbourne at the start of May for the second annual Natural Hazards Research Forum. The Forum was hosted by Natural Hazards Research Australia on Wurundjeri Country with the…
EDRR Indonesia 2023
EDRR Indonesia is dedicated to delivering the first truly international large-scale event that focuses on all aspects of disaster response and emergency preparedness. The event will take place from 19 to 21 October 2023 and will be a platform for…
Fire Australia 2023 – our biggest ever!
A return of Fire Australia to the ICC Sydney – in the first year post-COVID – brought people back to the largest fire-protection Conference and Tradeshow in the Southern Hemisphere. We always hoped but couldn’t quite believe it. Registrations started…
Setting new standards in rescue protection
GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® PYRAD® stretch fabric is a unique waterproof, windproof and breathable product that enhances comfort while protecting from blood pathogens and flash fire. It sets a new standard for personal protection for technical rescue, bringing together proven Gore technologies…
From concept to finished firefighter boots
As with every HAIX boot, the development of a firefighter boot requires real teamwork: a collaboration between artisan shoemakers, design experts and quality specialists in an intensive exchange across departments. And the shoe can only meet HAIX’s high standards when…
Head-to-toe protection from PBI
Firefighters need to trust that when they deploy to an incident, they are doing so with complete protection that will allow them to do their job effectively. That’s why fabrics made with PBI fibre are the first choice of fire…
Critical equipment used in search and recovery operations
For over 55 years, JW Fishers has specialized in the design and manufacture of underwater search equipment for commercial, military, police, fire and rescue, and search applications worldwide. It is an industry and brand leader in customer support and reliable…
Protectowire linear heat detection – the trusted solution for challenging applications
Linear heat detection has been around for over 80 years but is still relatively unknown to many in the fire protection industry. In this article, we will delve into the construction and operating principles of digital linear heat detection, applications…
Bogdan Raciega joins IWMA Scientific Council
The International Water Mist Association (IWMA) have announced that Bogdan Raciega has joined the IWMA Scientific Council. Bogdan Raciega works as fire laboratory director for the Baltic Fire Laboratory in Tuchom, Poland. Bogdan first dealt with water mist nearly ten…