Sitting in another meeting dealing with the aftermath of another fire that has killed many.…
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Evidence-based regulation
Australia’s fire protection regulatory environment is currently going through a period of significant evolution, driven…
We are all in this together as firefighters
In this world of mass media, we can get caught up in our own importance,…
Changes to fire sprinklers, fire hydrants and emergency management
Standards Australia is the nation’s peak non-government standards organisation with a long lasting commitment to…
The three pillars of fire protection
People, products and enforcement: these are the three pillars we need to get right to…
We should make the most of trade exhibitions
Both customer and client are there to exchange information. Just make sure it’s the correct…
If you’re unfit and overweight you’re a liability as a firefighter
Have a look around at the crew you are working with, be it career or…
Sharing experiences is also a chance to share solutions
It is very rewarding to host a major conference such as the recent Fire Australia…
Good governance not always the most comfortable road
As with any peak body, Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia) which is Australia’s peak…
Training is the key to everything in emergency services
Regular readers will have noticed that the last two issues of Asia Pacific Fire have…
Why won’t the Fire Service buy my product?
How many times have I heard suppliers say this, in frustration, when clearly they have…
Sharing knowledge helps create excellence
The Fire Protection industry is growing in importance and stature in most parts of the…
Building an industry to be proud of
Whether it’s through our training and accreditation programs, recognising excellence, contribution and commitment at our…
Has diversity failed? We need to try harder!
‘Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result’ is a…
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…
Assistance across borders
The Asia Pacific Fire Magazine covers the most disaster prone area in the world, we…
Delivering on our 2020 vision – simplifying accreditation
FPA Australia has a simple goal for the fire protection industry: that all individuals will…
Let’s not forget the Pacific
The Pacific islands are a large part of our readership and present a marketing opportunity…
After Years of Complacency, Reform has Arrived
Times certainly have changed. It wasn’t so long ago the notion that governments would take…
Embrace the Younger Generation
No matter what age you are there is always a younger generation behind you. Too…
Unsung Heroes in Fire Safety
Often we don’t sit back and think about our industry, what journey have we been…
A realistic roadmap
In the 24 recommendations of the recently-released Shergold-Weir report can be seen an achievable roadmap…