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Fire safety in aged care facilities – know your responsibilities
On the 18th of November 2011, two rooms at the Quakers Hill Nursing Home in North Sydney caught fire. The devastating incident caused 11 fatalities and dozens more were injured. The tragedy raised many questions about fire safety in nursing
Is your smartphone a fire hazard? What you need to know
Are you reading this article on your smartphone, tablet or laptop? Chances are you are, because most of us own a device with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. From phones, powerbanks and toys, to appliances electric bikes and scooters. Rechargeable batteries are
How to stop false fire alarms from costing you thousands.
Every year Fire and Rescue NSW respond to over 40,000 false fire alarms. Almost 40% of these are triggered by Automatic Fire Alarm (AFA) Systems. Unwanted alarms take unnecessary time and money away from our fire services, they also cause
New fire safety statement regulations – what they mean for you.
Did you know that version 4 of the annual fire safety statement came into effect on 1 September 2022? What does this mean for you? Don’t panic, here’s a quick reference to the information you need to stay up-to-date. What
What building managers must know about winter fire safety
Fires occur all year round, however, they are much more common when the temperature dips during the cooler months. This is because many people spend more time indoors cooking and using electrical appliances such as space heaters and electric blankets.
Fire protection, what your business must know!
You never think a devastating event will happen to your business, but nobody is immune from the threat of fire. Preparing your business to survive such an event is vital whether you’re a small family-run business or a company with