Fire Protection Association Australia

Updated Construction Industry Forecast

29 June 2009

FPA Australia has made the latest Construction Forecast Council Report (File: 801KB) available.

Read more...

ODS & SGG Licensing

22 June 2009

To handle ODS & SGG extinguishing agents, companies and technicians must hold the appropriate Extinguishing Agent Handling Licences (EAHL), Special Halon Permits and/or Trading Authorisations.

To check if a company holds the appropriate licence, authorisation or permit, open the attached listing. (File: 121 KB)

For more information about the ODS & SGG Project click here

Special Bushfire Supplement

15 June 2009

The Autumn 09 edition of Fire Australia magazine included a special feature on the Victorian bushfires which has sparked a lot of interest from Australia and overseas. As a result of this, the publishers have made this section available in electronic format only as a special bushfire supplement. To download a copy click here. (File: 10MB)

FireTalk Newsletter Now Available

21 May 2009

The Autumn edition of FireTalk is now available! Download your copy now.

Australian Safer Communities Awards

20 May 2009

Do you have a project that has contributed to improving your community’s safety?

If so, the 2009 Australian Safer Communities Awards may be for you, promoting and recognising best practice and innovation by organisations and individuals who help build safer communities across Australia.

For more information, visit the Office of the Emergency Services Commissioner website.

Code of Practice Compliant Members

1 May 2009

For a full listing of FPA Australia Code of Practice Compliant members, please click here (File: 179KB).

To search for an FPA Australia member by service type, please visit our providers page.

Scam Alert

29 April 2009

FPA Australia has been made aware of a telephone scam. Sales people are using misleading tactics to coerce homeowners into purchasing fire protection equipment.

Read our Press Release (File: 50KB)

Bushfire Construction Standard Does Not Go Far Enough

23 April 2009

FPA Australia supports the development of stricter building construction codes for bushfire–prone areas and is disappointed that AS 3959 falls short of the mark. Read more.

FPA Australia Awards and Scholarships

16 April 2009

Information regarding Awards and Scholarships on offer from FPA Austalia, including our new service awards, has been updated. For more information, please click here.

FPA Australia Welcomes WPI Students

3 April 2009

FPA Australia welcomes 4 students from the USA, who are carrying out a project to compile information on international smoke alarm legislation. Read more...

Victorian Bushfires

18 February 2009

For information relating to the recent Victorian Bushfires click here.

Missing Child

18 February 2009

Andrew Thompson, son of NSW Fire Brigade Deputy Commissioner Ken Thompson, is missing. For more information, click here. (File: 126KB)

Hydraulic Consultants Listing

6 November 2008

Sydney Water is conducting a water pressure management program: customers of Sydney Water may need to contact a Hydraulic Consultant to assist with assessment of fire protection systems and their water pressure requirements.

To download a listing of FPA Australia Corporate Members providing these services click here. (File: 61KB)