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It’s time to prioritise cross-learning and collaboration
Hayley Burgess, International President of the Institution of Fire Engineers, provides an insightful update on…
What’s happening in research
There is never a dull moment at Natural Hazards Research Australia and that was certainly…
Have firewalls outlived their role in fire protection?
I know of many fire engineers who automatically substitute fire sprinklers for firewalls and vice…
New technology through innovation and its hurdles
Innovative Technology in the building construction industry presents new fire-protection challenges. It poses the question…
The importance of certification in construction: safety, cost and the future
Chad McLean, Certification Manager at Warringtonfire Australia, discusses the importance of standardising the adoption of…
Say hello to the new reality, AI
I thought I would have a play with ChatGPT and here are the results of…
Making access the standard
With the significant contribution of the fire-protection sector to the development of Australian standards, it’s…
What’s happening in research
I am excited to share with you, through this regular Asia Pacific Fire column, natural…
Don’t let small fires grow
During November 2022, COP27 took place in Egypt with 45,000 delegates from 194 countries attempting…
Fire protection – the good news
When I was in the fire brigade, a senior officer, the current editor whom I’m…
Skills are the key to a sustainable future
The fire protection sector is going to need a steady supply of skilled workers to…
Are we technology dependent?
There is a lot to be said about the technology being developed in this gadget…
Embracing the change
In any organisation, change is inevitable. Sometimes it’s gradual, sometimes rapid, but all entities evolve…
Firefighters should pat themselves on the back
We all know the role of a firefighter is to protect members of the community…
The silent statistics
Two recent incidents have brought renewed attention to home fire safety. In Macksville, a town…
Data is king, I’m told. But only if you do something with it, I reply.
I just stepped away from looking at Sentinel hot spot, a service run by Geoscience…
Representative politics
As governments push for greater reform, the fire protection industry needs to engage more closely…
Are we destroying our ability to be professional?
When I was a young firefighter back in the 1970s there was only one means…
Insights we gained from Fire Australia 2021
After a brief hiatus due to the year that was, Fire Australia 2021 came back…
A New NFPA.org
Last year was a busy one for NFPA as we continued our digital transformation. As…