Protecting first responders from increased bushfire risk
28 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityDue to a changing climate, more frequent and severe bushfires are being experienced across Australia.
E2S Warning Signals H1 range of heat detectors
17 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Mechtric Pty LtdThe E2S Warning Signals H1 range of heat detectors are designed for hazardous areas.
The benefits of immersive firefighter training
15 July, 2024The state emergency services of Ukraine have faced significant and ongoing challenges in training its firefighters, due to a lack of resources.
Vic employers urged to manage the risks of working in heat
04 March, 2024WorkSafe Victoria has issued a reminder for employers to ensure their workers are protected from the risks of extreme heat and fire danger.
SWA releases bushfire planning resources for workplaces
05 February, 2024Safe Work Australia has released an information sheet to help PCBUs use the national fire danger rating and warning systems to assess the risks of bushfires in the workplace.
Li-ion battery fire hazards: reducing the risk
28 November, 2023 | Supplied by: WormaldLithium-ion batteries are commonplace in most businesses and are often used in products such as power tools, vehicles and energy storage systems.
Report reveals lingering mental health burden on firefighters
30 October, 2023A report released by Curtin University has highlighted the mental health struggles of first responders after the Black Summer Bushfires of 2019–2020.
Protecting firefighters by remotely monitoring vital signs
28 September, 2023With increasing global temperatures and longer fire seasons, keeping firefighters safe has become even more crucial.
Ramtech WES3 Wireless Evacuation and Nurse Call System
04 September, 2023 | Supplied by: RamtechThe Ramtech WES3 Wireless Evacuation and Nurse Call System has launched in Australia.
Maintaining fire safety in the workplace
10 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Brooks AustraliaWithout proper training in place, workers are at risk of being harmed in the event of a fire.
Enhanced dispatcher training for first responders
30 November, 2022 | Supplied by: VertelFirefighters work in hazardous conditions, and they are at a greater risk of injury and death than many other workers.
MineGlow em-Control interoperable emergency lighting system
08 September, 2022 | Supplied by: MineglowThe MineGlow em-Control emergency lighting system warns and directs an underground workforce to safety with multi-directional light pulses and colours.
Honeywell Fire-Lite fire protection systems
31 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Honeywell Safety Productivity SolutionsThe Fire-Lite fire protection systems offer fire detection and protection in new and existing buildings and are suitable for small to medium-sized buildings in Australia.
Alert issued for Vic construction sector ahead of fire safety changes
12 May, 2022The Victorian construction sector has been reminded to review its passive fire protection measures, ahead of legislative changes coming into effect in September 2022.
FyreCHOKE mixed service fire collars
20 January, 2022 | Supplied by: Trafalgar GroupFyreCHOKE mixed service fire collars are lined with an intumescent material that expands with the heat of a fire to seal the gaps around services inside a fire collar.
