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In the run-up to the festive period, the Local Government Association (LGA) and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) are reminding people of precautions that can be taken at home to prevent a fire, as government figures show a heightened risk of fire around this time of year. The number of fire hazards in the home can dramatically increase as people celebrate and exchange gifts due to festive lights and decorations, candles and open flames, as well as potentially faulty products such as toys...

A woman has suffered severe burns in a house fire in Kingswood Park near Penrith this afternoon. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to the blaze in Lethbridge Street just after 2.00 pm. More than 30 firefighters and eight fire trucks responded to the incident and upon arrival, crews found the two-storey home well alight. Firefighters quickly got to work and contained and extinguished the fire on the ground floor in approximately 15 minutes. Firefigh...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has completed the first two-day workshop as part of its 2024 relaunch of the Indigenous Fire and Rescue Employment Strategy (IFARES). Tracks to IFARES is an intensive assessment phase for potential participants of the IFARES program. Last week, 41 candidates, selected from more than 150 initial applicants, were put through their paces, with 25 participants progressing to the next stage of the program. Firefighters in partnership with TAFE NSW The sessions included...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a large building fire in Terrigal on the Central Coast. More than 40 firefighters and 10 fire trucks responded to the incident on Kurrawyba Avenue just after 4.30 am. On arrival, crews found the two-storey building well alight and an adjacent property under threat. Extinguishing the fire Firefighters quickly got to work, attacking the blaze on all sides before containing and extinguishing the fire in approximately one hour. Crews spent a fu...

VIKING Norsafe totally enclosed and partially enclosed lifeboats keep crew and passengers safe and protected. Their enclosed lifeboats are used on commercial vessels worldwide, and they are designed and manufactured exclusively at VIKING’s production facilities to guarantee product quality. VIKING Norsafe lifeboats VIKING Norsafe lifeboats offer outstanding safety and performance in demanding conditions. Even if damaged or fully flooded, the lifeboats are self-righting and virtually uns...

Oshkosh Airport Products, an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced the delivery of a fleet of four Striker® Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles to the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) of Costa Rica. DGAC received three Striker 6x6 ARFF vehicles and one Striker 4x4 ARFF vehicle. These vehicles will strengthen emergency operations at Juan Santamaría Airport, the country's busiest international gateway, which serves more than 1.7 million to...

CED Fire Protection was engaged to carry out the dry fire protection to a state-of-the-art education facility for the Southern Cross Grammar Centauri Building for the senior students, including a large creative art hall built cost a 12.3 million dollar building located in Caroline Springs, designed by Watson’s Young Architects. As part of the work, they installed a Pertronic’s sub fire indicator panel FIP with BOWS building occupancy system, smoke and heat detection was installed, a...

As the demand for counseling continues to increase as more of New York’s Bravest seek mental health support, New York City-based nonprofit Friends of Firefighters (FOF), founded in the wake of 9/11 is an independent provider of free and confidential mental health counseling and wellness services for active and retired FDNY firefighters and their families, announced today four new members are joining its Board of Directors. New board members Those new board members include Leigh Marie Dan...

One and a half years before INTERSCHUTZ 2026, many well-known companies have already confirmed their participation in the world's renowned trade fair for firefighting, rescue, and civil protection in Hanover. International market majors, such as Rosenbauer, Dräger, and Desautel are among the confirmed exhibitors. In total, nearly 450 exhibitors have registered, covering approximately 38,000 square meters of exhibition space. This accounts for more than a third of the total planned space. E...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters hit the streets of Hazelbrook on Saturday, conducting home fire safety visits and educating locals about fire risks in their homes this festive season. Firefighters from Lawson, Wentworth Falls and Katoomba carried out dozens of safety visits, providing personalised fire safety advice and installing smoke alarms, free of charge, as required. Real fire safety risks Overloading and failing to check power boards and power points also pose real fire safety...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a large fire at a pallet yard at Minto in Sydney’s south-west. More than 50 firefighters and 12 fire trucks responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to a fire at a pallet factory on Huntsmore Road just after 12.30 this morning. On arrival, crews found the yard, measuring approximately 20 by 50 meters, containing stacked pallets, engulfed by fire, and identified two adjacent factories under threat. NSW Police for further invest...

VIKING Norsafe rescue boats are used every day by thousands of maritime operators in the commercial shipping, cruise and ferry, defense and professional sector. The design and construction of these boats showcase all of VIKING Norsafe’s ability and experience. The company’s rescue boats and fast rescue boats provide excellent maneuverability with low maintenance standby and operation providing the means for effective search and recovery for people at sea. VIKING Norsafe rescue boat...

KSS Fire Suppression specializes in providing the Irish Hotel Market with Cost Effective Preventative Maintenance Programmes in line with the applicable Irish / European Standards. KSS will assess the site, systems & users' schedule & in conjunction with their onsite team they will develop a Preventative Maintenance Plan that works with users' operational requirements. Users operational requirements They offer Nationwide Service Contracts on the following systems: Ansul R102 Kitch...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a house fire at Cessnock near Newcastle, leaving the single-level home destroyed.  More than 16 firefighters and four fire trucks responded to a number of Triple Zero (000) calls to the home on Jeffries Street just after 7.00 am. FRNSW crews FRNSW crews found the house fully engulfed in fire, with flames visible through the roof On arrival, FRNSW crews found the house fully engulfed in fire, with flames visible through the roof. Firefi...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a house fire overnight at Voyager Point near Liverpool in south-west Sydney, leaving the two-level home completely destroyed.  Fortunately, firefighters were able to save the owner's irreplaceable Rolls-Royce from the devastating fire. Firefighters and nine fire trucks More than 30 firefighters and nine fire trucks responded to more than 30 Triple Zero The blaze broke out just after 6.00 pm on Tuesday evening in the double-storey resid...

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) released its third annual Industry Trends Survey, which reveals skilled worker sentiments around the current state of labor, training, and technology on the jobsite. The survey provides a look at what the skilled trades industry can expect in each of these areas in 2025.  Major Challenges in 2025  Exactly half of skilled tradespeople identified a shortage of qualified candidates as the top challenge for workers this year. This...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire overnight at Cessnock, leaving two units destroyed. More than 22 firefighters and six fire trucks responded to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a unit fire in Dixon Street at approximately 10.45 pm. FRNSW specialist fire investigators On arrival, FRNSW crews observed two units well alight on the first and second storeys of the two-level residence, and immediately began attacking the flames. Crews managed to contain and extinguish t...

Fire incidents are the last thing we want in day care centers, especially knowing that this may cause trauma to the children and consequently affect their education. Henceforth, it is a priority to train staff on Child Care fire safety training to minimize hazards and fire accidents. Owning or managing a day care center means being fully responsible for the safety of everyone occupying the building. It is not only a legal obligation but an ethical duty as well, wherein the health, safety, and w...

Restaurants face particular fire risks that are not present in other environments. With the open flames, paper products, cleaning chemicals, cooking oils, electrical connections, and hot equipment hazards from cooking processes have all of the materials for a fire to blaze out of control. In addition to juggling the daily challenges of operating a profitable restaurant, fire safety management is very likely to be the last thing on the restaurateur's mind. It's important to Implement Fire Safet...

OGS Global (OGS) and Australian Fire Industries (AFI) are pleased to announce they have entered into a global strategic partnership, combining OGS industry-renowned Independent commissioning and operational readiness specialist capabilities with AFI, an innovative provider of fire protection and industry safety solutions. AFI offers clients fire protection design, installation, inspection, maintenance, and optimization services, with expertise and knowledge including fire detection/protection s...

Central Shopping Center in Caroline Springs is a vibrant retail hub located in the western suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. It serves as a central destination for the local community, offering a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The center houses major supermarkets, fashion retailers, specialty stores, and services like health and beauty salons. Highest standards of fire safety In addition to its retail outlets, the shopping center features a food court with various...

Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Dee Why Fire Station now marked its 100th birthday. Several dignitaries, including the Member for Wakehurst Michael Regan MP, Mayor of Northern Beaches Council Sue Heins, and Rural Fire Service representative Peter Marshall joined Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell and members of the FRNSW leadership team to celebrate the achievement. Historic fire trucks Mark Hall received a commemorative plaque to acknowledge his family’s contr...

There are many ways for a fire to occur in a childcare center, but there are far more ways to reduce the chances of it.  With the help of a fire safety plan, childcare centers can gain a good level of safety without worrying about mishaps and create a Fire-safe Childcare Centre. Corresponding action plan Establishing a Fire-safe Childcare Centre Plan involves these three major steps: Identifying And Assessing The Hazards - While it may not look like childcare centers are prone to danger...

If someone asks a random staff member if they know all the exit routes in the building or if they know how to determine fire extinguisher types and they say 'no', the medical center might be at risk. The importance of creating a foolproof healthcare fire safety plan is as important as the lives in the health facility. Healthcare fire safety plan Hence, this practical guide: Constituting An Emergency - It is necessary to be able to assess a situation and whether it qualifies as an emergency....

CED Fire Protection were engaged to carry out the dry fire protection to this Ferntree Gully 3 level mixed use apartment building with 6 shops, 18 apartments and basement. As part of their works, they installed the Ampac fire indicator panel FIP with BOWS building occupancy system, smoke and heat detection was installed, as well as integrating control to security and mechanical services.

CED Fire Protection was engaged to carry out the dry fire protection at this Diamond Creek child care facility. As part of their works, they installed a Pertronics fire indicator panel FIP with BOWS building occupancy system, smoke and heat detection was installed, as well as integrating control to security and mechanical services.

CED Fire Protection was engaged to carry out the dry fire protection at the Doncaster 5-level apartment building designed by Clare Hopkins Clarke. As part of the work, they installed an Ampac fire indicator panel FIP with BOWS building occupancy system, smoke and heat detection was installed, as well as integrating control to security and mechanical services.

Passionate Fire is excited to announce their collaboration with The Boat Rack on the proposed Boat Storage Facility at Williamstown Marine Center, located in the heart of Victoria’s bustling marine district. This innovative project will feature four distinct buildings, two of which will house two-floor offices and workshops. These buildings will be seamlessly integrated with the main storage facility, designed to accommodate a wide range of vessels, offering state-of-the-art storage solut...

CED Fire Protection was engaged to carry out the dry fire protection for large modular projects for multiple modular builders. As part of the work, they installed cabling, thermal, and heat detection, including integration to access control and mechanical systems.

CED Fire Protection was engaged to carry out the dry fire protection to this 16-level social housing apartment building, consisting of 151 one and two-bedroom apartments, ground floor and communal space, and basement carpark at a build cost of 61 million. As part of the work, they installed an Ampac FIP fire indicator panel with an emergency warning intercommunication system EWIS, WIP phones, smoke, and heat detection, as well as integrating control to sprinklers, security, and mechanical servi...