Nova Systems has developed a powerful new mobile app to supplement our existing work on the Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS). The AFDRS is the most significant transformation of fire danger ratings in a generation, providing a nationally consistent…
AFAC welcomes new President DFES Commissioner Darren Klemm AFSM
Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA Commissioner Darren Klemm AFSM has been appointed the 11th president of AFAC, the National Council for Fire and Emergency Services in Australia and New Zealand. Commissioner Klemm is an experienced fire and emergency services…
Seasonal Bushfire Outlook Spring 2023: Australia’s national picture of fire potential
AFAC, the National Council for Fire and Emergency Services, has released the Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for spring 2023. The Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for spring 2023 serves as a strong reminder to communities and businesses across the country to prepare now.…
AFAC23 powered by INTERSCHUTZ. Our first three Keynote Speakers Announced!
AFAC23 powered by INTERSCHUTZ is set to be the emergency management sector’s event of the year, with an impressive line-up of keynote speakers bringing expertise from their respective fields. AFAC23 can confirm the first three keynote speakers for the event:…
Seasonal Bushfire Outlook – Summer 2022
AFAC, the National Council for fire and emergency services, has released the Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer 2022. The Outlook shows that while many parts of Australia saw above average rainfall and significant flooding this year, the saturated ground in many…
Australia’s new fire danger rating system
A new and nationally consistent bushfire danger rating system starts across Australia on 1 September 2022, providing clearer and more accurate information to communities at risk of bushfire. The Australian Fire Danger Rating System brings together the latest science and knowledge of…
AFAC22 powered by INTERSCHUTZ – ‘Connecting Communities. Creating Resilience’
The 27th annual AFAC conference, taking place 23–26 August at Adelaide Convention Centre, will convene the world’s top experts on emergency management and resilience. AFAC22 Conference and Exhibition powered by INTERSCHUTZ incorporates ADRC22 & IFE22, delivering a stellar line-up of…
AFAC21 – Balancing impact and expectations
As recent emergency events have shown, there’s an evolving extreme that is producing new challenges in terms of impact on the community, environment and economies. The community expects the emergency-management sector to stay ahead of these events, but with resourcing…
AFAC19 powered by INTERSCHUTZ A shift to the new norm: riding the wave of change
The theme of this year’s conference is “a shift to the new norm: riding the wave of change”. This reflects how the sector is transitioning to a new normality in a rapidly changing world. Factors creating this enormous change include…
AFAC – Stand 258
AFAC is the Australian and New Zealand National Council for fire, emergency services and land management, creating synergies across the emergency management sector. AFAC is the facilitator and custodian of contemporary fire and emergency service knowledge and practice, for the…
Memorial wall recognises 505 Australian and New Zealand fire and emergency service personnel
The Hon. Angus Taylor MP, Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security formally opened the National Emergency Service Memorial Wall in Canberra on Tuesday 1 May 2018, at the National Memorial Service for fire and emergency service personnel. The new…
AFAC17 Continuing the conversations: Strengthening organisations
At #AFAC17 we heard from speakers and leaders across the sector on how we can #strengthenorganisations through diverse and inclusive workforces. Watch the full video above. For more information please visit: www.afacconference.com.au
Australia’s emergency managers collaborate to break exhibition record at AFAC17 powered by INTERSCHUTZ
Australia’s leading emergency management conference and expo, AFAC17 powered by INTERSCHUTZ, attracted a record attendance of more than 3,200 visitors to Sydney. Compared to the previous edition of AFAC in Brisbane which had already broken attendance records last year, nearly…
Bristol launches new Wildland Firefighting PPE
Bristol Uniforms has launched a brand new range of Wildland Firefighting PPE, available for wildland firefighters across the globe. The new designs for both male and female firefighters have been developed in response to an increase in demand for higher…
German and European exhibitors take part in Sydney
Leading European manufacturers head to Sydney, Australia, for the Asia Pacific’s largest emergency management conference and exhibition: this year’s AFAC17 powered by INTERSCHUTZ conference and exhibition, takes place at the new International Convention Centre Sydney on the 4-7 September 2017…
AFAC16 powered by INTERSCHUTZ Exhibition
Over 160 exhibitors participated in the #AFAC16 powered by INTERSCHUTZ Exhibition in Brisbane. Here are a few of the highlights.
Hainsworth Technology hails success of AFAC16
Global protectives textile manufacturer Hainsworth Technology says this year’s AFAC was the “biggest and best ever”. The event, held in Brisbane, was powered by INTERSCHUTZ Exhibition and showcased the latest developments in emergency services equipment and technology from around the world. Hainsworth…
Australian Fire Authorities’ world class exhibition shows off new technology
AFAC16 – Fire and Emergency Management Conference had 2300 delegates from all walks of the emergency services industry, from researchers to practitioner and suppliers at this week’s 2016 conference in Brisbane, Australia. Not only were the delegate numbers at record…
Keynote Speakers Announced for AFAC16 powered by INTERSCHUTZ
AFAC16 powered by INTERSCHUTZ is excited to announce a high-profile line-up of keynote speakers that will address the conference, running from the 30 August – 1 September 2016 in Brisbane. Under the theme Mitigation – Response – Recovery: Getting the Balance…
The Power of Debrief – From Chaos to Synchronicity
With the growing complexity and intensity of disaster incidents, both natural and human-caused, the need to continuously review and improve is becoming a strategic and operational imperative for emergency services organisations. As factors such as extreme weather and continued urban…
Ferno
Ferno developed the first one-man stretcher over 50 years ago and we’ve been bringing you cutting-edge products ever since. No one can predict when emergencies will happen. But Ferno can help you prepare for it. We’ve manufactured and sourced a…
Emergency services to learn key insights at AFAC conference Adelaide, Australia
More than 1000 delegates from Australia and New Zealand’s emergency services will meet next week in Adelaide (1-3 September) to discuss the latest in disaster-related research and experience. With over 100 speakers on the program, the annual conference of the…