Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) operate numerous mine sites around the thinly populated Pilbara region…
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Pelican™ – Intrinsically safe, safety-approved lighting
When working in a hazardous or dangerous environment, it is imperative to use an intrinsically…
Ready Rack® – Structurally superior design does not require rear grid
Since Groves Incorporated invented the PPE gear storage system in 1980, we never stopped innovating…
Standards Australia – Fire propagation testing and classification of external walls
By increasing community awareness of standards, they can help industry and consumers make informed purchasing…
10tanker – FDC-10 tactical use by New South Wales Rural Fire Service
Last December firefighters from New South Wales began using their DC-10 Large Airtanker in a…
Waterax – Trusted by wildland firefighters since the 1920’s
Wildland portable pumps are an essential tool for firefighting operations, especially in remote environments where…
GORE® PARALLON™ System – Ultimate protection without compromise
There is a paradox in firefighter protective clothing that in order to maintain the current…
Assistance across borders
The Asia Pacific Fire Magazine covers the most disaster prone area in the world, we…
The response to maritime environmental emergencies: A multi-sectoral approach
Australia has a high dependence on its maritime industries for continued prosperity. During 2014/15, there…
Advanced incident management with ESIC
The lack of technical support during large fires is an ongoing problem for Fire Emergency…
Planning for catastrophic disasters
The hallmarks of catastrophic disasters are death and destruction, large scale disruption of communities and…
What is your firefighting philosophy?
As I travel the world researching advancements in PPC/PPE, I often hear firefighters seeking the…
Smartphones and sky scans for better fire mapping
Fire managers need to accurately monitor prescribed burns and bushfires to better assess how they…
Update on key fire standards
Standards Australia is the independent and not-for-profit developer of internationally-aligned Australian Standards. In this column,…
Smart devices are transforming door to door field operations
In Australia, post-disaster Red Cross field operations have traditionally been based on the use of…
Use of unmanned aerial vehicles for emergency communications
Communications during an emergency response are of paramount importance for safety of responders and efficient…
Monitoring practices of firefighter safety when working in the heat
Firefighters work hard, in environments characterised by high levels of ambient and radiant heat. To…
Taiwan earthquake update
Taiwan lies on the boundary between the Eurasian Plate and the Philippine Sea Plate, which…
The Bridge of Sighs and evacuation models
Legend has it that prisoners would sigh as they crossed it, on their short journey…
Multi-agency (Integrated) CBR capability
The importance of multi-agency collaboration during major events cannot be under estimated in this world…
Aspects of foam need careful consideration – Part 2
Part 1 in the January issue looked at PFOS as a legacy issue, why foam…
Non-compliance – why near enough must never be good enough
In May of this year a raft of new buildings found to have non-compliant, potentially…