Fire Prevention - News

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have converged on Merriwa, in the upper Hunter, this week to doorknock the entire town with winter fire safety advice. It is the first proactive blitz of its kind in the Hunter Valley, with firefighters offering to inspect homes for fire risks and check smoke alarms are in working condition. There have been at least 337 residential fires in NSW homes so far this winter (an 8% rise) with 44% of properties not featuring a working smoke alarm. NSW house fires T...

State Farm® and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have teamed up for the second year to support local volunteer fire departments with funding to secure needed equipment to help keep their responders safe and protect their communities. Through this year’s Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, 150 departments in 44 states received a $10,000 grant, for a total of $1.5 million donated. The announcement was made on August 18, a date many celebrate as Volunteer Firefighters Rec...

With wildfires overwhelming Los Angeles and dominating headlines across the country, dramatically changing the landscape that people live and work in the wildland-urban interface, there’s never been a more urgently compelling time than now to focus on home protection. As a pioneering manufacturer of wildfire defense systems in southern California with dedicated expertise harnessed across three decades of experience, Founder Bobby Milstein of So Cal Fire Suppl...

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) canine unit is at the scene of a fatal house fire at Johns River, on the state's mid-coast. A man, aged in his 70s, was killed in the blaze which engulfed the property on Riddles Brush Road just after 10:30 pm last night. Eight FRNSW firefighters assisted four NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) crews in the almost five-hour-long battle to contain and extinguish the flames. Residential fire The fire was so intense that the entire roof collapsed, limiting firefighte...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, in partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), is proud to announce the 2025 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees. Volunteer Fire Chief Daniel Krushinski of the East Franklin Fire Department in Somerset, New Jersey, and Career Fire Chief Jeremy Craft of the Lehi Fire Department in Lehi, Utah, have been named this year’s recipients. Since 1996, the IAFC has annually recognized one volunteer and one car...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators have determined a tobacco pipe sparked a fire at Seven Hills, in Sydney's north-west, which injured two people last night. The blaze broke out at the back of a Seven Hills Road home around 10:30 pm. The occupants - a pregnant 30-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man - were asleep and only alerted to the danger when their dog began barking. NSW Ambulance paramedics They escaped moments before the timber property was destroyed by flames, fueled by mater...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has determined there was a 12 percent increase in house fires during winter this year, sparking calls for more working smoke alarms in NSW homes. The latest statistics gathered by FRNSW indicate there were 1063 residential fires during winter this year, an increase of 119 on the same season last year. It’s the largest number of winter residential fires in NSW since 2019, when 1092 such blazes were recorded. Winter residential fires Eight people were killed...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved a home from a large Lithium-Ion battery fire at Warrawee, on Sydney’s upper north shore. A resident was charging the battery used to power a leaf blower in the carport of the home on Finlay Road, just before 5 pm, when the cells went into ‘thermal runaway’ and caught fire. The flames destroyed the carport which collapsed. Neighbors used garden hoses in an attempt to extinguish the fire on the battle-axe property. FRNSW Reminder F...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have successfully completed a strategic hazard reduction burn to protect the headland at North Mona Vale, on Sydney's northern beaches. FRNSW deployed firefighters from Mona Vale, Mount Druitt, Silverwater, Campsie, Fairfield, and Lidcombe around the half-hectare coastal site. FRNSW Bushfire Officer, Kyle Macorig, said the controlled burn took four hours to complete. Containment lines "We were faced with vegetation known as 'coastal heath’ which can be...

A number of hazard reduction burns are scheduled for NSW, including the Greater Sydney Area, over the coming days. Smoke from these burns is likely to settle across residential areas, especially in the afternoon and evening. Heavy smoke may be experienced by residents close to the burns and in eastern parts of the metropolitan area. Smoke is expected to remain over parts of Sydney until early next week. Smoke from bush fires and hazard reduction burning can affect some people more than others....

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is reminding the public to remain safe from residential fires this summer by safeguarding their homes and properties. Now is the time when households are putting up Christmas trees, firing up barbecues, and planning summer holidays. FRNSW has released a series of checklists for the public to keep in mind as the festive season gets closer.   FRNSW recommendations FRNSW recommends the following:  CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS When setting up fairy lights...

As part of their electrical contracting division, Midland Fire offer an end-to-end service for EV charger installation. Their range of reliable high-speed chargers is ideal for businesses, private and public infrastructure projects. This service is designed to support the growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and to help businesses transition to a more sustainable future. Stages of installation From start to finish they handle everything from: Free site consultation Char...

Fire and Rescue NSW has hosted a special Chinese Lion dancing ceremony to welcome prosperity and happiness during the service’s 140th year. With the Lunar New Year festivities starting on Saturday, 10th March, FRNSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, and other firefighters welcomed the performance in the station’s engine bays by the Chinese Youth League Lion and Dragon dance troupe. The procession through Number One Station, City of Sydney, Australia’s busiest, aims to promote go...

PAW Patrol fan favorites will bolster fire education and awareness among children in a unique partnership between Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and Paramount Australia, announced. The alliance will see the characters from the hit animated franchise, airing on Nickelodeon and produced by Spin Master Entertainment, convey age-appropriate fire safety messaging to preschool and primary school-aged children. It follows the outstanding response to PAW Patrol’s association with the FRNSW Open Day...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have teamed up with community elders for a successful series of home fire safety visits in the township of Walgett in the state’s north-west. Building on engagement experiences, gleaned from deployments to isolated areas hit by natural disasters, the firefighters linked up with the elders and went door to door last week, providing home fire safety advice, testing smoke alarms, and checking access to fire hydrants. Among the first responders were highly r...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging residents to be extra vigilant about the risk of fires in their homes following a spate of fires in Sydney’s south-west. FRNSW crews have responded to at least 10 fires in houses, units, garages and garden sheds in the south-western suburbs in the past few weeks. Some were caused by electrical faults whilst others were started by cooking left unattended on kitchen stoves. Spike in residential fires The spike in residential fires has prompted FRNSW...

QuickFitting highlighted its comprehensive flame-free fitting portfolio, addressing industry data from construction research firm FMI showing construction rework now consumes 12-15% of total North American spend, approximately $31 billion annually. The company's expanded offerings come as municipalities nationwide escalate permit fees and building owners impose stricter open-flame restrictions on construction sites. SurePress press fittings "A single 2-hour callback now costs contractors appr...

INTERSCHUTZ 2026, taking place from 1 to 6 June in Hanover, will be shaped by what many are calling a “turning point”. With eleven months to go before the event starts, strong exhibitor interest is already evident for the world’s pioneering trade fair for firefighting, rescue, and civil protection. Climate change and disasters “Nearly three-quarters of the nine exhibition halls are already booked, and only a few spaces remain available on the open-air-site,”...

FeuerTrutz 2025 has once again proven itself as the central platform for preventive fire protection. With new formats, a strong congress program and intensive expert discussions, the trade fair provided important impetus for the industry. Two days full of exchange, innovation, and practical insights characterized the trade fair in Nuremberg. The 15th round of FeuerTrutz impressed exhibitors and trade visitors alike. Trade fair for preventive fire protection The trade fair for preventive...

FeuerTrutz will be setting new standards on 25 and 26 June 2025 at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, not only with its exhibition floor space, but also with the diversity of the supporting program. Around 270 exhibitors from 21 countries will be presenting their latest preventive fire protection products and solutions over the two days of the trade fair. organizational fire protection solutions The spectrum of products and services ranges from structural and plant engineering to organizational...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have door-knocked more than 60 homes at Macquarie Fields, in Sydney’s south-west, in the wake of a devastating house fire in the neighbourhood. On 28 May, 10 people made a narrow and very lucky escape when their two-storey house in Groundsel Avenue went up in flames. FRNSW had installed working smoke alarms in the home just a few days earlier, allowing the mother and her nine children to safely evacuate upon hearing the alert. Alarm testing and provisio...

A lithium-ion battery from an e-bike has caused a fire in a unit at Lethbridge Park in Sydney's west earlier today. Crews were called to the second-floor unit in Hawaii Avenue just before 3.00 am after reports of a blaze in the three-storey complex. Upon arrival, 16 firefighters quickly got to work to contain the fire, which is believed to have started in the kitchen area of the premises where the lithium-ion battery was located. Initial reports It took crews approximately 20 minutes to exti...

Mann McGowan, manufacturer of high-performance intumescent fire, smoke, and acoustic seals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Haynes as Business Development Manager. Paul has a strong sales track record in architectural ironmongery, and will concentrate on business development in the fire door, passive fire protection, and associated sectors in the North East, North West and Scotland. Strengthening the sales team Jamie Scott commented, “As we continue our quest to become ma...

Ranger Fire and Security has strengthened its presence in the Irish market with the acquisition of Aqua Fire Prevention, a pioneering Dublin-based fire safety business and the latest to join the fast-growing Ranger Group. Founded in 1986, and with 35 years of experience, Aqua Fire Prevention has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, fully certified fire safety services to its more than 3,000 customers. Fire safety training services Aqua provides quality services to a...

WAGNER Group GmbH is continuing to expand its operations in North America. With the appointment of Dr. Kai Beckhaus as the new Managing Director of WAGNER Fire Safety Canada Ltd., based in Burlington (Ontario, Canada), the company has chosen a logistics expert who has already been responsible for WAGNER Fire Safety, Inc., the US subsidiary located in the Greater Chicago area, for nearly two years. WAGNER’s fire protection services Beckhaus brings solid market access in US and Canada, a...

At FeuerTrutz, the primary trade fair for preventive fire protection in Nuremberg, WAGNER will showcase its comprehensive fire protection solutions for various room sizes and applications from June 25–26, 2025 at Booth 4A-315. The focus will be on storage and logistics, as well as the rapidly growing IT and telecommunications sector, particularly on safeguarding data centers. Fire Protection for Control and Server Cabinets The TITANUS RACK•SENS® aspirating smoke detector by WAG...

At FeuerTrutz, the globally renowned trade fair for preventive fire protection in Nuremberg, WAGNER will showcase its comprehensive fire protection solutions for various room sizes and applications from June 25–26, 2025 at Booth 4A-315. The focus will be on storage and logistics, as well as the rapidly growing IT and telecommunications sector, particularly on safeguarding data centers. Fire Protection for Control Cabinets The TITANUS RACK·SENS® aspirating smoke detector by W...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished an e-bike battery fire before it could take hold and harm residents or property overnight at Guildford in Sydney’s west. The owner, who had only obtained the second-hand e-bike the day before, placed the battery into the bike shortly after 2.00 am this morning, noticing a small spark soon after. As a precaution, the owner removed the battery from the e-bike and threw it into an outside courtyard. Battery catches fire The battery then...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) is changing the way it responds to Automatic Fire Alarms in certain types of buildings as of 01 August 2025. Following a public consultation, HIWFRS will no longer automatically send crews when there is an automatic fire alarm notification in buildings with no sleeping risk, during the hours of 08:00 and 18:00hrs, unless there are confirmed signs of fire. Automatic fire alarm notifications  This policy applies to commercial, no...

As Taiwan's security industry continues to evolve with technological advancements and increased diversification, various vertical markets are poised for significant growth. Secutech, scheduled for 7–9 May 2025 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, aims to capitalize on this burgeoning demand. Around 400 international and local exhibitors are set to showcase the latest technologies and solutions across six zones and pavilions at the fair, which serves as a vital platform to connect secu...