When a blaze breaks out in your business the losses can be devastating. In 2017/18 Fire NSW responded to nearly 6,000 structural fires, an increase from the year before. Our dedicated first responders are trained to suppress fires, rescue people in danger and minimise structural loss. However there is only so much the fire department …
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In the event of a fire, some people may freeze, unsure of what to do, while others may go into shock or become hysterical. This is where a fire warden becomes one of the most important people in the building. In short, a fire warden is trained to be the calm during the chaos – …
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A fire can quickly begin, spread and devastate property and lives if it is not stopped in its tracks; it doesn’t take long for even a small workplace fire to gain heat and ferocity, especially if there are flammable materials around. Attacking a fire in the early stages is essential to preventing it from spreading …
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Sometimes, that morning toast or the birthday candles in your workmates birthday cake are enough to set off the fire alarm, making your heart skip a beat or two and leaving you red faced! On other occasions, a false alarm might be the work of a vandal, looking to create a diversion or cause chaos. …
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The Vinnies CEO Sleepout is a one-night event over one of the longest and coldest nights of the year. Hundreds of CEOs, business owners as well as community and government leaders sleep outdoors to support the many Australians who are experiencing homelessness. Each CEO Sleepout participant commits to raising thousands of dollars to help Vinnies …
The inventor of the modern fire hydrant cannot be exactly named because, ironically, the original patents registered by the Philadelphia Water Works appeared to have been lost in a fire! Another theory is they were destroyed due to a dispute over who the exact Inventor was. What we do know is that it was the …
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The safety of workers is something that the Australian government takes seriously, which is the reason why legislation is in place that mandates emergency preparedness for all industries. Being prepared to handle emergencies is of utmost importance combined with the proper mindset and equipment. Evacuation Plan/Procedure Requirements Employers should take into consideration the needs of …
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Nothing is more terrifying than the idea of a fire starting in your home as you sleep. Where is it? Was I woken by smoke, an alarm or heat? Where are the kids? How can I get my family out to safety? These questions and more will be charging through your head in the event …
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On 1st October 2017, a new Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation came into effect meaning Annual Fire Safety Statement assessments must be carried out by a Competent Fire Safety Practitioner. The Fire Protection Association of Australia (FPAA) are now launching a new Fire Safety Assessment (FSA) class of accreditation which recognises the competence of Fire …
A fire extinguisher is usually the first line of defence if a fire breaks out in your home or business. It needs to be the correct type and in a suitable location for easy access and coverage. A common scenario most technicians come across during routine inspection is that CO2 extinguishers are being taken off …
