Nearly 400 representatives from research, industry, government and community sectors met in Melbourne at the start of May for the second annual Natural Hazards Research Forum. The Forum was hosted by Natural Hazards Research Australia on Wurundjeri Country with the…
Fire Australia 2023 – our biggest ever!
A return of Fire Australia to the ICC Sydney – in the first year post-COVID – brought people back to the largest fire-protection Conference and Tradeshow in the Southern Hemisphere. We always hoped but couldn’t quite believe it. Registrations started…
First Natural Hazards Research Forum reflects sector shift towards solutions
Engaged representatives from research, industry, government and community sectors met in October to drive tangible change through natural hazards research and innovation at the inaugural Natural Hazards Research Forum. The aim of the Forum was to focus on the future,…
AFAC19 powered by INTERSCHUTZ Conference and exhibition review
Over 4,000 practitioners, researchers, critical thinkers, international guests and delegates attended AFAC19 powered by INTERSCHUTZ Conference and Exhibition in Melbourne. This attendance figure was a record for the event. Australasia’s premier event for the fire and emergency management sector returned…
Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC – National award for emergency warnings that save lives
Australian lives are being saved by Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC research – and this has been recognised in a national award for science impact and innovation. The research is shaping warnings and public information campaigns to prepare and protect…
FPA Australia – Record attendance at Fire Protection Industry Awards Gala
Nearly 300 fire protection professionals came together on November 9 2018 to celebrate the best of the best at the Fire Protection Industry Awards 2018 Gala. The Sydney event was the largest yet in the three year history of the…
FireNZ 2017 – The leading fire-related industry conference in New Zealand
Fire New Zealand (FireNZ) has experienced considerable growth over the past three years. A substantial increase in local and international visitors and exhibitors has seen it evolve from two days to a full three-day event, and tradeshow. Exhibitor numbers have…
Fire Protection Australia – Industry Awards Gala 2016
A high professional standard is the expectation for any mature industry and the Australian fire protection industry has been taking significant steps towards maturity in recent years. The signs of that professionalism include a recognized standard of competence. The Fire…
AFAC 2016 – Brisbane hosts record breaking fire & emergency management conference
More than 2300 emergency management personnel and volunteers, researchers and fire industry professionals gathered in Brisbane at the end of August to hear the latest research findings, explore new approaches to disaster management and learn about new life-saving technologies. AFAC16…