The number of wildland fires continues to rise year after year. And while work is being done on prevention policies to mitigate the effects and avoid the consequences, the industry is working to ensure the safety of those involved in…
A growing fire risk and a decreasing population in western Queensland
Fire season is coming and there are fewer people in the central west and far west of Queensland to meet the growing risk. How do we as the brigade representative association support those people with new and appropriate equipment? Background…
Comfort is protection
By Gordon Burns, Associate, GORE-TEX Professional, Australia One of the key challenges in designing structural firefighting gear has always been the optimum balance between the need for protection and comfort. Today’s fire suits are nothing like the heavy and cumbersome…
Reliable launches residential flat plate residential sprinkler with 25mm vertical cover plate adjustment
The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. Inc. has announced the introduction of the RFC49plus residential flat plate concealed sprinkler. The RFC49plus is a residential flat plate concealed fire sprinkler with a nominal K-factor of 71 and features an industry-leading 25mm vertical…
Crop fire learning made easy with new guide
Are you a fire-behaviour analyst tasked with preparing a case study of a cropland fire? Research from the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC has been used to develop a guide that provides fire behaviour analysts with the basic set of…
New technology from Wormald helps mitigate fire risks for heavy vehicles and mobile equipment
The prevalence of fire-related incidents for heavy vehicles is on the rise, with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) reporting a lack of preventative maintenance as one of the most significant risks of heavy-vehicle fires, along with wheel-bearing failure, defective…
Smart building control
Smart buildings are on the rise. Modern buildings are becoming increasingly complex and with this, the need for building management systems (BMS) to control the various technologies installed in them will only grow too. Vladimir Zrnic, Sales Manager for Southern…
FireProtect 2: accuracy through steam, dust and time
Ajax Systems announces the new FireProtect 2 line-up and unveils the first release that includes seven models of fire detectors. The re-engineered detectors feature a patented smoke chamber that is dustproof and impenetrable to insects, thermistors that ensure rapid detection…
FIRE EAGLE 2.0 – The world’s fastest firefighting boot
Firefighting boots are exposed to extreme situations on a daily basis. When things have to move fast, the new FIRE EAGLE 2.0 by HAIX is ready for action in an instant. With the RapidFit system, HAIX has developed a new…
FIRE EAGLE 2.0 – The world’s fastest firefighting boot
Firefighting boots are exposed to extreme situations on a daily basis. When things have to move fast, the new FIRE EAGLE 2.0 by HAIX is ready for action in an instant. With the RapidFit system, HAIX has developed a new…
KITCHEN KNIGHT II – Time-tested kitchen hazard protection
The KITCHEN KNIGHT II restaurant fire suppression system is a pre-engineered solution designed to suppress appliance, ventilating hood and duct fires. The system employs a potassium-carbonate-based wet agent that knocks down flames, cuts off air to the burning grease and…
Humanihut – Mallee – a combination of systems creating one, unique solution
Taking its name from the iconic Australian eucalypt trees which grow as a collection of tightly connected branches, a Mallee offers the proven capabilities of existing Humanihut Field Infrastructure Systems, combining them in a variety of configurations to provide a…
Kore Kooler Rehab Chair – Combat heat stress with active cooling
What is heat stress? Heat stress occurs when the body’s internal core temperature rises above its normal level. As core temperature rises, so does the risk of heat stress. Core temperature greater than 39°C is dangerous and can lead to…
Hose Master Mobile from Esteri – The easy-to-move, fully automatic fire hose washing and maintenance unit
Since Interschutz 2022 in Hannover, Germany, Finnish Esteri Group’s fully automatic fire hose washing and maintenance unit Hose Master has gathered great attention and interest from the visitors. With dimensions of 2.5 m x 1.2 m x 2.0 m, it…
ZOLL Medical – Exclusive distribution agreement for unique CarbonCool portable body cooling solution
ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei company that manufactures medical devices and related software solutions, and Global Healthcare SG, a developer of portable body cooling solutions, has announced an exclusive distribution agreement that will see ZOLL with exclusive rights to…
Hose Master – One important tool in creating a Clean Fire Station
Technical solutions are available to support the ‘Clean Fire Station’ operating principle. The Hose Master unit for washing hoses provides even safer and more efficient hose maintenance. The washing, drying and pressurising of fire hoses has traditionally been slow and…
Can one suit protect firefighters from all risks?
The revolution in protective clothing has been unrelenting over recent years, driven by incredible technical innovation. Today’s firefighters wear clothing made from lightweight fire-resistant fabrics that incorporate systems to manage heat and moisture build-up and mitigate risks such as heat…
Crusader Hose – At-the-ready for bush fire season
With the official start of bushfire season in many states already in place, it’s time to encourage the volunteer rural fire brigades to take stock of their equipment. It’s also time for property owners to review their fire-safety plan and…
ZOLL Medical – Exclusive distribution agreement for unique CarbonCool portable body cooling solution
ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei company that manufactures medical devices and related software solutions, and Global Healthcare SG, a developer of portable body cooling solutions, has announced an exclusive distribution agreement that will see ZOLL with exclusive rights to…
ECO-DRY Shield – The wildland protection of choice for South Australia
Australia is one of the most wildfire-prone countries in the world. Bushfires are a regular natural occurrence in the country, with many plants and animals having evolved to adapt to these conditions. Aboriginal Australians used fire to clear out dead…
Esteri CAFS by One Seven® – A match merciless to fire
Esteri CAFS by One Seven® combines a traditional vehicle pump and an efficient CAF system into one compact unit. Mounted on the same body as a reliable Esteri pump, the system saves space and makes it easier to install in…
Crusader Hose – Reliable fire management equipment you can rely on
When supply lines are needed to transfer water closer to the fire from long distances, the hose must be easy to manage, durable and reliable. Crusader Hose has redesigned Flexiline layflat hose to satisfy the demands of supply lines by…