This October for the first time in the event’s 26-year history, AFAC will take place virtually. On 5-8 October 2021, hosted on a state-of-the-art, feature-rich, interactive platform, attendees will enjoy four days of conference presentations, three days of visually stunning…
ACTF&R selects new firefighting PPE
Pac Fire in Australia has secured a new contract to supply state-of-the-art MSA Bristol structural firefighting PPE to ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R). ACTF&R provides a rapid response capability from nine strategically located Fire Stations across the Australian Capital Territory.…
MSA Safety announces investment and collaboration agreement with Swiss autonomous drone technology firm to enhance Fire Service offerings
MSA Safety Incorporated, the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, today announced it has established a Joint Development Agreement withPerspective Robotics AG of Zurich, Switzerland. Established in 2014, Perspective…
AFAC21 powered by INTERSCHUTZ set for a new date of 5-8th October 2021
We have taken the difficult decision to postpone the upcoming AFAC21 powered by INTERSCHUTZ, given the current situation in Sydney and restrictions on interstate travel. After working collaboratively with the ICC Sydney and our host agencies in NSW and the…
6 reasons why pre-hospital care providers need the RESCUER from RIGLOO by Robert Avsec
Since the advent of prehospital care, regardless of the country, pre-hospital patient care providers (e.g., EMTs, paramedics., firefighters, rescue technicians) have lamented the fact that their ability to provide the necessary patient care was different because they worked in an…
Local and international fire and emergency management sector to convene at pivotal AFAC21 conference
Leading emergency services professionals and subject matter experts will meet in Sydney on 17-20 August 2021 at AFAC21 powered by INTERSCHUTZ for the long-awaited conference and exhibition. After a hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic, AFAC21 brings first response…
AFAC21 powered by INTERSCHUTZ
AFAC21 powered by INTERSCHUTZ, Australasia’s largest and most comprehensive emergency management conference and exhibition will take place in Sydney on 17-20 August 2021. AFAC21 will offer you an unrivalled opportunity to learn from international and local thought leaders across our multi-streamed,…
Nothing compares to being up close to a wildfire
MYSTERY RANCH, in partnership with Monster Energy Cares, has launched an incredible new book called MOON DUST – a collection of images shot over a length of 4 years by photographer Robert LeBlanc documenting hotshot firefighters in Montana and California.…
Avon Protection announces NFPA certification
Avon Protection announces that its argus range of thermal imaging cameras has been certified to levels set forth in the 2021 edition of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)1801, Standard on Thermal Imagers for the Fire Service. The argus range includes…
MSA Bristol secures major contract with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
MSA Bristol has secured a major new managed services contract with the UK’s largest fire and rescue service: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. MSA Bristol is a leading supplier of personal protective equipment (PPE) to firefighters across the globe. Its…