An extreme blaze at a Sydney industrial business near Campbelltown, which took 60 firefighters around four hours to extinguish, shows the importance of having a high level of fire safety within industrial workplaces. The intensity of the fire was caused by waffle pod slabs which are used in the construction of concrete slabs. The threat
Most of us enjoy a trip to the shopping centre for a bit of retail therapy every so often, however, most of us never really stop to think about what might happen in case of a fire. A recent blaze at the Westfields shopping centre in Liverpool which started in a shoe store, resulted in
Electric scooters and e-bikes have become a cheap, convenient and environmentally friendly way to travel around town. However, a recent spate of local e-bike and e-scooter fires means it’s important to understand their possible risks. Find out our top recommendations and precautions to keep your e-bike and e-scooter fire safe. Know the risk E-scooters and
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as people are looking for more sustainable ways to travel. However, there are concerns about the safety of EVs, particularly when it comes to fire safety. While EVs are generally safe, there are certain precautions that should be taken to minimise the risk of fire. So if you
Designing a fire protection system is a critical aspect of any building design and construction, especially in Australia where the risk of fire is high. The Australian government has enacted strict regulations on fire protection to safeguard businesses and ensure the safety of occupants. This article explores what factors you need to consider when designing
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 homes, and today it remains a harsh reminder of what can occur when proper fire
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 all around us, however, not many people know that they can be a real fire
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 people to be complacent toward real fire alarms which can then lead to serious injury
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 are fire safety statements? Here's a quick refresh. As part of the construction of a
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. There’s a lot of responsibility on building managers to do everything possible to prevent fire
