An art gallery in Australia emerged from the transformation of a public institution. The building was erected on a heritage basement, previously a diesel storage tank for a nearby naval base, with new state-of-the-art buildings constructed on the historic site.…
The Challenges of PPE as a female firefighter
Global PPE Footwear Manufacturer, HAIX®, sits down with two firefighters to discuss the challenges of finding good footwear In a majority male industry, the fit and form of PPE for women often falls under the radar, with other factors influencing…
Comparison of a bladder tank installation vs a FireDos proportioning solution
For many fire threats companies worldwide are relying on foam as extinguishing media. For the past few decades companies have been using conventional foam proportioning systems such as bladder tanks with a wide-range proportioner or driven gear pumps with wide-range…
Innovative technology applications drive sprinkler system design success at Boston Logan International Airport
Boston Logan International Airport completed its multimillion-dollar international terminal expansion project in August 2023, welcoming travellers to a reimagined space that blends aesthetics and functionality. The project upgraded existing infrastructure and expanded the terminal’s footprint with a 320,000sq. ft building…
Volvo Group celebrates pioneering distance in Australia’s longest-ever electric truck journey
Volvo Group recently completed Australia’s longest-ever journey in an electric truck. Volvo Group’s loaded FH Electric drove a record-breaking 1,185km from Brisbane to Canberra. All to deliver Australia’s first zero-emissions emergency services logistics vehicle. The record-breaking electric truck was welcomed…
Critical equipment used in search and recovery operations
For over 55 years, JW Fishers has specialized in the design and manufacture of underwater search equipment for commercial, military, police, fire and rescue, and search applications worldwide. It is an industry and brand leader in customer support and reliable…
Complicated fires need simple, workable solutions
Getting large volumes of water to problematic fire sites can be challenging for incident controllers in managing substantial fires. Crusader Hose, the water logistics expert, knows that flexible layflat pipelines offer the perfect solution for professional firefighters. Manufactured in Australia,…
Knauf Insulation achieves third-party passive fire product certification for Glasswool Insulation
Architects and specifiers can now benefit from Knauf Insulation Glasswool Insulation, which has achieved third-party certification for use in passive fire-protection applications. Having passed rigorous testing procedures, Knauf Insulation gained certification of their Knauf Insulation Glasswool Insulation product range in…
Custom fire-suppression solution overcomes challenges of retail warehouse automation
The demand for e-commerce has skyrocketed among US shoppers, with around 230 million Americans making online purchases in 2021 alone. While partially fuelled by the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand isn’t expected to diminish anytime soon. As customers’ expectations for easy…
TNL280 Deluge Nozzle ‘New M4’ Tunnel, Sydney, Australia
About the ‘New M4’ Tunnels The ‘New M4’ East (M4E) tunnel project is located in the inner west of Sydney, Australia. The M4E tunnel is a twin tube design of three lanes in both directions. Each tube is 5.5km (3.4…
Rosenbauer AT 4×4: the solution for airports
The Whangarei Airport (WRE), located on the North Island of New Zealand, is a new member to the AT family after recently taking possession of a MAN-based Rosenbauer AT 4×4. Whangarei Airport’s AT is designed to give best-in-class performance and…
Wildfires are changing; firefighting tools needed a change too – meet the brand-new Tactical Unit from Vallfirest
Fuelled by the climate crisis, wildland fires are becoming faster, more unpredictable and more devastating, posing a threat to mankind in general and emergency bodies in particular. In recent years we have seen a whole new dimension of pyro phenomena,…
Tour GORE-TEX test labs from anywhere
Gore has developed an innovative way of letting people take a digital tour through 20 of its specialist GORE-TEX test laboratories at any time from the comfort of their home or office. Every year, customers have the opportunity to visit…
Pacific BR9’S Kevlar shell wins over New South Wales Rural Fire Service
Production is in full flight at Pacific Helmets (NZ) Ltd to deliver the BR9 wildland firefighting helmet to the largest fire service in the world – NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS). At least 40,000 members of NSW RFS are…
Fighting the Cobrico peat fire
When a bushfire tore through Cobrico in Victoria’s south-west igniting the peat bog underneath, toxic levels of carbon monoxide caused the temporary relocation of 20% of residents and those in surrounding areas. Peatlands cover about 5% of the earth’s surface…
Warringtonfire invests in new ‘reaction to fire’ test equipment
Warringtonfire Australia, part of the Element Group, is excited to announce our new extended capabilities to conduct crucial ‘reaction to fire’ testing prescribed by the National Construction Code. Our team at the testing laboratory in Melbourne has been busy installing…
Gore sets the standard in moisture management
W. L. Gore and Associates Inc is regarded as one of the most innovative companies in the world with over 2,000 patents granted worldwide for diverse applications. Gore products are on Mars in the Curiosity Rover and are currently on…
New Hong Kong Fire Services Department Director
Joseph Leung Wai-hung, FSDSM, assumed the helm of the Hong Kong Fire Services Department as its director on 18 April 2020, leading a 10,000-strong fire and ambulance team to protect the city from fires and other calamities. The new director…
Knowledge-sharing agreement to boost property resilience against fire
FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers, and the Indonesian Fire & Rescue Foundation (IFRF) have announced a partnership agreement that aims to improve property protection and resilience against fire events in Indonesia. Under the agreement, the…
Crusader Hose – Fighting the Cobrico peat fire
In mid-March 2018, a bush fire tore through Cobrico in Victoria’s south-west,igniting the peat bog underneath. This left behind toxic levels of carbon monoxide and caused the temporary relocation of 20 per cent of residents. After attempting to bring the…
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 are a number of factors that need to be taken into consideration, not least the location and scale of the site. Extra care needs to…
Ten years of Tyco’s women’s growth network and inaugural SFPE Conference
This month saw the inaugural Society Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Conference take place in Dubai from 19-23 March. Tyco’s diversity programme, the Women’s Growth Network, which will celebrate its ten-year anniversary in 2017 was highlighted at the conference, themed Getting-It-Right:…