Challenge or Opportunity? The world in 2030 will look dramatically different. Our climate is changing, our cities are growing and the demand on our planet’s resources will be greater than ever. Already, we are witnessing the extremes of climate change…
Lakeland looks to bridge the global gap in fire service protection
Sitting at the fire station during a shift, firefighters around the globe wait for the harrowing sound of radio static. The second a call comes through, the energy shifts. What was only moments ago the hustle and bustle of everyday…
ESKA Gloves in Australia
For 111 years, the ESKA company from Austria has specialized in gloves. Uncompromising protection against heat and injuries, maximum tactile sensitivity and meticulous workmanship by master craftsmen have meant that firefighters from Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa cannot ignore the…
SRI – celebrating five decades of manufacturing
Fifty years ago, Steel Recon Industries (SRI) was founded at a time when the Malaysian firefighting industry was in its infancy. Back then, the market relied predominantly on firefighting equipment imported from Europe and America. But since the set-up of…
Lifetime performance from GORE-TEX® fabrics
GORE-TEX® Professional has led the development of high-performance protective fabrics for firefighters ever since it pioneered the introduction of the first durably waterproof, breathable moisture barrier in structural firefighting gear. In the 30 years since then, firefighting has seen massive…
Crusader Hose – Reeling systems for large-diameter layflat hose
Crusader Hose, the well-known and trusted Australian fire-hose manufacturer, now offers reeling systems for large-diameter fire hose. Designed, fabricated and tested by their engineering department, these innovative reeling systems make handling flexible pipelines safe and easy. Crusader Hose has been…
Chang Sung Ace – Flame detectors & Gas detectorsCompact design and reliable quality
Chang Sung Ace (CSA) was established in 1990 and is now one of the most reliable fire-protection system and device manufacturers and a first-grade vendor for Samsung. Why CSA? Chang Sung Ace (CSA) has been manufacturing and supplying flame detectors,…
Crusader Hose – Reeling vs flaking
There are two main systems for handling large-diameter fire hose: reeling and flaking. When comparing the two systems, each has unique characteristics often seen as the driving point in choosing between them. Crusader Hose maintains that the benefits of a…
GORE-TEX Professional – Innovative rescue protection backed by proven technology
Since its international launch in June, the new GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® PYRAD® stretch fabric for rescue protection has received an enthusiastic response from fire and rescue services around the world. The teams at the Australasian Rescue Challenge in Tamworth were the…
Stewart & Heaton Clothing Co. – Major milestone for S&H – 1,000,000 certified wildland garments
In July 2022, a major milestone was reached for Stewart & Heaton Clothing Co. Pty Ltd (S&H) with the manufacture its one millionth Certified Wildland Firefighting Garment. This milestone is significant not only for S&H but also for the Certified…
Chang Sung Ace – Flame detectors & gas detectors Compact design and reliable quality
Chang Sung Ace (CSA) was established in 1990 and is now one of the most reliable fire-protection system and device manufacturers and a first-grade vendor for Samsung. Why CSA? Chang Sung Ace (CSA) has been manufacturing and supplying flame detectors,…
Panasonic TOUGHBOOK – At the forefront of innovation, designing and manufacturing specialist technology
For over 100 years Panasonic has been at the forefront of innovation, designing and manufacturing specialist technology for industries across the globe. There’s no better example of this than the range of TOUGHBOOK mobility solutions, regarded as the consistent market…
Magnum 40th anniversary – Supplying uniform and protective footwear across the world
Magnum is celebrating our 40-year anniversary for supplying uniform and protective footwear across the world. Since 1982, Magnum has been providing high-performance uniform, tactical and protective product with credibility second to none. It is the mission of Magnum to be…
ESKA – Professional glovemaker invests locally
For 110 years the Austrian family business ESKA has specialised in the development and manufacturing of gloves. Creating uncompromising protection against thermal heat, cuts, absolute hygiene, careful workmanship by master craftsmen has led to the fact that firefighters from Europe,…
Bronto Skylift Australia/NZ – Proud to be major suppliers of HEPs to the Australia and New Zealand Fire Services
Bronto Skylift Aust./NZ are proud to be major suppliers of HEPs to the Australia and New Zealand Fire Services. Bronto Skylift Aust./NZ is an International Sales/Marketing/Training and Technical Support office for Bronto Skylift Oy Ab (Finland) with an association dating…
JW Fishers – Recovering evidence with technology
On a spring afternoon a call comes in to the police station citing an armed robbery has been committed at a local bank. The suspected criminals have fled the scene and EMS is en route. The last reported sighting of…
Hainsworth Protective Fabrics – Returning to AFAC 2022
Hainsworth Protective Fabrics are excited to be returning to AFAC, Australia’s largest emergency services conference. We will be exhibiting throughout the show from 23 to 26 August in Adelaide, South Australia. Held in person for the first time since 2019,…
GORE-TEX Professional – Introduces enhanced comfort with blood borne pathogen and flame protection for rescue
ORE-TEX Professional (Gore) raises personal protection for technical rescue teams to a new level with the introduction of a unique fabric that enhances comfort while protecting from blood borne and viral pathogens and flash fire. The new GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® PYRAD®…
Crusader Hose – Reeling systems for large diameter layflat hose
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,…
FTS – Expands Bushfire Mitigation Capabilities as Part of AEM
You already know FTS as a leading provider of situational awareness solutions for bushfires and extreme weather events. We help private businesses, local governments and emergency response agencies address the entire wildfire event curve at scale. Our Remote Automated Weather…
Simplex ES Net Life Safety Network – Combines digital in-building emergency audio and firefighter communication for simplicity and cost savings
This is a money-saving enhancement to the Simplex ES Net Life Safety Network that simplifies how emergency audio and firefighter telephone communication is distributed throughout buildings and campuses. The IP-based network will now allow in-building emergency alert audio such as…
PBI Fabrics – Delivering protection without compromise
What do firefighters have in common with NASA astronauts, Formula 1 drivers and special forces soldiers? They all operate in extreme situations and are protected by PBI high-performance fabrics, along with many others who work in hazardous industries. Renowned for…