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News

FPA Australia release new organisational chart

4 March 2010

TO view the new FPA Australia organisational structure and contact details, please click the links below.

FPA Australia Organisational Chart

FPA Australia staff contact details


FPA Australia saddened at passing of close friend

18 January 2010

FIRE Protection Association Australia is saddened by the passing of close friend Dr. Guylène Proulx, who lost her short battle with cancer on December 1. Dr. Proulx, 48, was a highly respected figure around the globe and a valued ally of FPA Australia having attended the 2002 Fire Australia Conference in Queensland.


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ODS & SGG Licensing Listing

ODS & SGG

2 February 2010

To handle ODS & SGG extinguishing agents, companies and technicians must hold the appropriate Extinguishing Agent Handling Licence (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)

More information about the ODS & SGG Project.

Brett Staines Awarded A.V. Viscogliosi Award

10 December 09

shelters

Brett Staines, Technical Development Manager of Chubb Fire Safety has recently been awarded the A.V. Viscogliosi Award.

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Fire Bunkers: Interim Regulations Released

7 December 09

shelters

FPA Australia is encouraging any individual who has installed a private bushfire shelter or bunker prior to 11 November 2009, to engage a Registered Fire Safety Engineer with related experience to inspect the bunker..

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Annual Report Now Available

2 December 09

Annual Report

The FPA Australia Annual Report for 2008-09 is now available.

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New Listing Available

Provides details of FPA Australia Members with Victorian Building Practitioners Board, providing advice on private bushfire shelters

19 November 09

shelter

The Victorian Building Commission is encouraging any individual who has installed a private bushfire shelter or bunker prior to 11 Nov 09 to engage a Registered Fire Safety Engineer to inspect it and ensure it is fit for the purpose of providing refuge in the event of bushfire.

Open listing (File: 103 KB)

Catastrophic Fire Warning South Australia

18 November 09

code red

A catastrophic (Code Red) fire warning is in place for the Northwest Pastoral and Flinders districts of South Australia.

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FPA Australia Commits to Ongoing Relationship with Korea Fire Safety Association

12 November 09

MOU

The Fire Protection Association Australia recently welcomed Directors and Senior Officials of the Korea Fire Safety Association (KFSA)...

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FPA Australia’s eLearning Resource Receives Major Award

6 November 09

Ozone

FPA Australia’s research and development team receive award for training materials.

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FPA Australia Signs Contract for Ongoing Ozone Project

14 Oct 09

Ozone

FPA Australia will continue to operate as the implementing agency for those parts of the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 that relate to the fire protection industry.

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ACCC Issues Warning on Bushfire Bunkers

14 Oct 09

Bunker

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is warning consumers to carefully examine representations made about fire bunkers, stating that there is currently no Australian Standard for bushfire bunkers.

View the ACCC Media Release

Hydraulic Consultant Listing

19 Jan 10

Hydraulic consultant listing

Hydraulic consultants are able to provide advice regarding the water pressure requirements of your fire protection system.

Download FPA Australia Hydraulic Consultant Listing (File: 61KB)

FPA Australia Plans US Study Tour 2010

14 Aug 2009

US Study Tour 2010

Want to know more about how the US handles bushfires? Or see what products are on the horizon? Network with US peers? All this and more is available through the proposed US Study Tour 2010. Read more. (File: 463KB)

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Events

AS ISO 14520: Gaseous Fire-Suppression Systems

AS 14520

18 - 26 March 2010 - Morning Workshops

The new Australian Standard for the design, installation and commissioning of Gas fire-extinguishing systems.

Click here for more information.

HazMat 2010 Conference & Exhibition

HazMat 2010

5-6 May 2010, Darebin Arts Centre, Preston VIC

Click here for more information.

US Study Tour 2010

29 May - 13 June : San Francisco, Los Angeles & Las Vegas (NFPA Conference)

 

The itinerary and estimated costings are now available, click here for more information.

Fire Australia 2010 Conference & Exhibition

Fire Australia 2010 Gold Coast Convention Centre

10-12 Nov 2010, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach QLD

National Seminar Series - AS 3745
Advance Notice

AS 3745 The new AS 3745 - 2009 Emergency Control Organisation and Procedures for Buildings, Structures & Workplaces is due for release in the next few months.

Full day seminar with details on changes to the standard - dates to be advised.

Click here for more information.


Online Sales Centre

Purchase your Log Books from FPA Australia

Log Books

FPA Australia produces Log Books to support AS 1851 – 2005: Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment.

Member discounts and volume discounts apply.

Download Order Form (File: 1MB)

View overview presentation (File: 790KB)

For more information, contact our sales centre staff on 1300 731 922.

Principles of Fire Risk Assessment in Buildings
Wiley 9 $110

Principles of Fire Risk

This book provides an understanding of performance-based fire risk assessment in buildings – an integral part of the global shift in policy away from traditional prescriptive codes. Introduces the basic principles and methodologies in place or being proposed and enables the reader to conduct their own fire risk assessments.

Visit the online catalogue for more information.


Learning & Development

If you work in the area of fire protection equipment installation or maintenance you may be interested in an FPA Australia training course.

Our courses are available Australia-wide. They are designed so that you can work through them at a time and place that suits you and your employer. You do not have to attend classes.

PRM20406 Certificate II in Asset Maintenance (Fire Protection Equipment) applies to fire protection technicians responsible for non-trade installation and regular servicing of fire protection equipment and systems.

PRM3406 Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Fire Protection Equipment) applies to fire protection technicians responsible for installation, commissioning and complex servicing of fire protection systems, or supervision of fire protection services work.

Membership discount

FPA Australia corporate and organisation membership benefits include a discount on enrolment fees. Contact Learning & Development for further information.


Publications & Information

Factsheet: Fire Extinguisher Servicing

consumer guide

Informing the general community of their rights and responsibilities in regards to fire extinguisher servicing.

More information.

Special Bushfire Supplement

Available to download

Fire Australia Bushfire Special Supplement

The Autumn 09 edition of Fire Australia magazine included a special feature on the Victorian bushfires. In response to demand, this feature has been made available in electronic format.

To download a copy, visit our Magazine page.


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