An upper floor of a nightclub collapsed on top of dancing revelers in South Korea,…
2019 – Asia Pacific Fire E-news Archive
Cheshire-based international search and rescue dog Bryn passes away
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of search and rescue dog,…
Fire breaks out at Ang Mo Kio Central, Singapore, 8 people taken to hospital
A Singapore Civil Defense Force (SCDF) Officer and seven others were taken to hospital for…
Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, the face of Indonesian disaster relief efforts dies at 49
ABC news, Australia, this morning reported Indonesia’s disaster agency spokesman, who continued to accurately and…
PBI – Introduces new lightweight high performance fibre
PBI has created another milestone in firefighter protection with the launch of its lightest ever…
Integrated Emergency & Industrial Equipment SolutionsFight fire with fire
Located in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Integrated Emergency & Industrial Equipment Solutions Pty Ltd. is the…
Fire Rescue Safety Australia – Making a difference where it matters
Fire Rescue Safety Australia (FRSA) has built an enviable reputation over its 15-year history. That…
Buying high value equipment – The ins and outs of the procurement process – Part 2
So, you have been approved to spend some money. A lot of money for that…
Public safety is a shared responsibility
Bushfires and emergencies are a global phenomena and with climate change will bring more frequent…
The unique disaster risk management challenges in the Pacific region
‘The Asia-Pacific is the World’s Most Disaster-Prone Region’, Secretary-General tells Ministerial Conference, urging Greater Investment…
PPE comes clean
The cleaning and maintenance of PPE is swiftly becoming a priority for the fire industry.…
Conflicting cues with emergency warnings impacts protective action
New research confirms the long held suspicion that emergency warnings do not always have cut…
Fire detection in large-scale, high-risk industrial environments
Designing a reliable fire detection system for high-risk industrial environments can prove particularly challenging. There…
Victorian fire agencies take collaborative work to the skies
One of Australia’s smallest states, Victoria is also one of the country’s – and the…
Maximising wearer comfort and protection for fire fighters
Fire Fighters face many life threatening situations and conditions when they are at the Fire…
Passive fire protection: everything you need to know
Across the Asia Pacific region, building construction becomes ever more ambitious. Fire safety has never…
INTERSCHUTZ USA set to debut in the fall of 2020
Deutsche Messe AG is launching a new American edition of its proprietary INTERSCHUTZ trade fair.…
Employers honoured for supporting volunteer firefighters
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) today honoured businesses who have gone above and…
New Zealand Defence gets a Bristol upgrade
Bristol Uniforms, a leading designer and manufacturer of protective clothing for emergency services across the…
At least 30 people including children were killed in a fire that swept through a makeshift match factory
Two people have been identified as suspects by authorities investigating a deadly fire at an…
IWMA: Programme for the 19th International Water Mist Conference out now
This year’s International Water Mist Conference will take place in Berlin, Germany, on 23rd and 24th October.…
The toll has risen to 18 people killed with many trapped in Cambodia Building collapse
Victims of the Cambodia building collapse on Saturday the 24th were buried alive as they…