FPA Australia response to VAGO report
22 December 2011
On 7 December 2011 the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO) released a report on compliance with the Building Act 1993 which identified a range of concerns and recommendations for improvement. Of particular consequence for the fire protection industry and community is the identified lack of evidence to demonstrate compliance with fire safety standards.
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FPA Australia increases technical advice for members
22 December 2011
Technical Advisory Note TAN01 addresses the issue of simultaneous water flow requirement.
This TAN identifies relevant Australian Standard requirements and provides recommendations for application.
It is an example of the members-only document that are now being developed by FPA Australia and its Technical Advisory Committees (TACs), Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and State Committees.
This and future TANs and members-only documents will be made available in future on a secure members-only website.
Further information and documentation is planned for 2012.
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Information Bulletin - Use of genuine components: Pre-engineered fire systems
22 December 2011
FPA Australia has produced an Information Bulletin aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of using genuine - i.e original equipment manufacturer (OEM) - components when servicing pre-engineered fire systems.
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Important
Announcement
- Reproduction of FPA Australia Logbooks/Breach of Copyright ©
14 December 2011
FPA Australia recently became aware of a breach of copyright in relation to the reproduction of some of its logbooks. Please CLICK HERE for an important announcment in relation to this matter.
Also, CLICK HERE for sample page of the MRR 04 Fire Detection Systems, which will assist in identifying FPA Australia logbooks that have copyright applied.
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Full coverage of Fire Australia 2011 in latest FireTalk
14 December 2011
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The latest edition of FireTalk newsletter covers the Fire Australia 2011 Conference & Exhibition held in Adelaide last month, including presentation highlights and award winners.
To download your copy, click the 'Read More' link.
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Spring FireTalk edition now available
25 November 2011
The Spring edition of FireTalk newsletter is now available to download. Printed copies of the newsletter will be sent out to those members who request them shortly. This edition covers a whole range of issues including a Bushfire Water Spray Systems update; BPAD update; FPA Australia's submission to planning NSW and plenty more.
To download your copy, click the 'Read More' link.
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Vigilance needed after Sydney nursing home fire
23 November 2011
The tragic events of a fire at a Sydney nursing home on Friday, November 18 emphasised the importance of early warning and adequate fire protection systems and maintenance, according to the countries peak fire protection body, Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia)..
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Fire protection industry brings Insurance into focus
23 November 2011
Insurance was a key theme throughout day two of the Fire Australia 2011 Conference and Exhibition.
A high percentage of businesses within the fire protection industry are currently exposed to potential legal action despite believing they have adequate insurance coverage.
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Qantas Air Safety chief urges better regulation standards for fire protection industry
23 November 2011
The fire protection industry must strive for excellence in safety and regulation standards according to QANTAS Air Safety Manager, Darren Cook.
Speaking at the Fire Australia 2011 Conference & Exhibition at the Adelaide Convention Centre, Cook said that safety was the airlines number one priority and urged the fire protection industry to embrace the challenge of improving maintenance and safety requirements with a ‘make it happen’ mentality.
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FPA Australia Annual Report now available
14 November 2011
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FPA Australia has released the 2010-2011 Annual Report. You can download the report by clicking on the 'Read More' link below.
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Fire Australia 2011 is almost here!
10 November 2011
Fire Australia 2011 is almost upon us in what will be the biggest Conference and Exhibition in the events history.
People wishing to attend the event, to be held at Adelaide Convention Centre from 16-18 November, can still register by visiting www.fireaustralia.com.au
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Asset Maintenance (Fire Protection Equipment) Training and Assessment
10 November 2011
FPA Australia is conducting training and assessment for a range of units from the Certificates II and III in Asset Maintenance (Fire Protection Equipment) in Adelaide in November and Perth in December. For further information or to book your place for assessment in the units of your choice, email training@fpaa.com.au or call 1300 731 922.
ODS & SGG Learning and Assessment Resource Development Awards
10 November 2011
The Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia) and the Fire Protection Industry (ODS & SGG) Board recently paid tribute to a number of companies and individuals at a specially held luncheon in Canberra.
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Home Fire Safety Statement following recent multiple fatalaties in Queensland
26 August 2011
FPA Australia members in conjunction with other fire industry stakeholders are saddened by the tragic loss of life in a Queensland home earlier this week. The Association offers it's condolences to the families and communities impacted by this incident.
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FPA Australia Information Bulletin - Fire Pump Battery Failures
26 August 2011
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FPA Australia has produced an Information Bulletin on Fire Pump Battery Failures.
The purpose of this Information Bulletin is to raise awareness amongst stakeholders about concerning industry trends associated with batteries supporting fire pump installations that serve fire hydrant and sprinkler systems.
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Election to the Board of Directors 2011 nominees
18 August 2011
The Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia) 2011 Annual General Meeting will be held in Adelaide on Thursday 17 November at the Fire Australia 2011 Conference & Exhibition.
At the AGM two of the six elected Directors to the Board will retire and are eligible to nominate for re-election for another three-year term in accordance with the FPA Australia’s Memorandum and Articles of Association.
A nomination form will be forwarded to all eligible members shortly in the mail.
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Advancing Professionalism
4 August 2011
As of 1 September 2011 membership of FPA Australia will include two clearly separate categories when it will become compulsory for all Corporate Members to hold Public & Products Liability Insurance.
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Fire Hub ready to use
31 July 2011
The new information sharing website, Fire Hub, is ready to be used by fire technicians across the industry.
The website, funded by the Department of Business and Innovation, Government of Victoria, is being led by FPA Australia in partnership with the Country Fire Authority (CFA), Fire Equipment Maintenance Division (FEM, Swinburne University of Technology and other members of the fire protection industry.
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FPA Australia and Volkswagen renew Agreement
20 June 2011
FPA Australia is delighted to announce the resigning of its Corporate Fleet Discount Program with Volkswagen Australia.
Corporate Bronze, Silver and Gold members (been a member for a minimum of 3 months) are eligible to take advantage of this program, which is just another way FPA Australia offers value added benefits to its members. For the complete range of recreational and commercial vehicles visit www.volkswagen.com.au
For more information on the FPA Australia/Volkswagen Corporate Fleet Discount Program, contact Membership Services on 1300 731 922 or email member@fpaa.com.au
23 May 2011
FPA Australia Position Statement - Selection of Residential Smoke Alarms
FPA Australia, after considerable consultation, has produced an official position statement in relation to the selection of residential smoke alarms.
Over the many years there has been much discussion about the different types of smoke alarms and their application. The attached document has been released to provide direction and makes a clear recommendation as to the most suitable smoke alarm in a residential application.
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20 May 2011
IFFESC 2011 Delegate registrations now open
Registrations are now open for the International Firefighting and Fire Engineering Safety Conference, to be held as the Sebel at Albert Park in Melbourne.
You can register electronically for the conference website by visiting www.firefightingsafety.com, hard copy registration brochures are also available on the web page.
17 May 2011
FPA Australia membership survey
FPA Australia is continually looking for ways to improve the quality of service to our members. Please help us to stay informed of your views by completing a short questionnaire, which you can find by clicking the survey link below:
FPA Australia Membership Survey
All responses are confidential and will be used to provide feedback.
Happy Easter from FPA Australia
20 April 2011
FPA Australia would like to wish all its members and the wider fire protection community a very happy and safe Easter holiday period.
The national office will close from COB Thursday, April 21 and re-open at 9am on Wednesday, April 27. This also includes the Anzac Day public Holiday, which falls on Tuesday, April 26 this year.
The grass roots flock to Fire Expo 2011
24 March 2011
From 16 – 17 March 2011, over 600 people from the grass roots of the fire industry converged on the Castle Hill RSL for Fire Expo 2011. The expo, comprising of 25 exhibitors within 33 booths and 14 workshops, was hosted by the FPA Australia NSW State Divisional Committee.
The theme this year was Preparing for a New Fire Industry and the subject created plenty of discussion amongst industry attendees. The event also raised over $600 for the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation.
To view images of Fire Expo 2011 visit FPA Australia on Facebook
Are you on Facebook or Twitter?
18 March 2011
You can now keep up to date with all the latest updates, news and images coming out of FPA Australia through our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Click on the following link to check out images from the Fire Australia 2010 Conference and Exhibition or start following us on Twitter by clicking here.
Build awareness of your fire protection issue through Fire Australia ?
17 March 2011
Editorial submissions are always welcome in Australia's premier fire safety magazine, Fire Australia. If you would like to build awareness of a current issue or topic within the fire protection industry, or keen to provide an insight into implementing fire protection solutions, then submitting an article to Fire Australia magazine is a fantastic way to achieve this.
For more detailed information on submission guidelines please visit the Fire Australia Magazine page of this website.
All the advertising information for Fire Australia can also be found by visiting this resource.
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Supply of extinguishing agent FM-200
10 March 2011
The Australian fire protection industry has recently been made aware of shortages of the raw material (fluorspar) essential for the production of a wide variety of fluorine containing products, including the extinguishing agent FM-200.
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Vale Charlie Herbert
4 March 2011
FPA Australia is sad to advise that Charlie Herbert, Standards Australia's passionate and committed interim Chair of FP-020, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, March 1.
Charlie made a significant contribution to the development of Standards in Australia and our sympathies are extended to Charlie’s family and friends. He will be sadly missed.
Register for new fire protection technician website
4 March 2011
Fire protection technicians are reminded to register with the information sharing website project currently being led by FPA Australia, in partnership with the Country Fire Authority (CFA), Fire Equipment Maintenance Division (FEM), Swinburne University of Technology and other members of the fire protection industry.
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FPA Australia congratulate 2011 Australia Fire Service Medal nominees
15 February 2011
FPA Australia would like to congratulate the 35 nominees for the 2011 Australian Fire Service Medal announced recently.
Please click here to see the full list of recipients, or for more information regarding the AFSM Medal click here.
Glenn Talbot appointed National President of FPA Australia
30 November 2010
Glenn Talbot has been appointed the new National President of FPA Australia following the recent Board elections, AGM and subsequent Board meeting held in Sydney on Thursday 25 November 2010.
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2010 Annual Report Now Available
 FPA Australia's 2009/2010 Annual Report is now available for you to download and view.
Click here to view, save or print a copy (807kb).
The 2009/2010 financial year saw a growth across many different areas of the Association as well as the start of the 50 year anniversary celebrations. The report details many different activites and changes over the 12 month period while also providing all the relevant financial information. It also has forward messages by the president (Chris Orr) and the Chief Executive Officer (Scott Williams).
Fire Action Week 2010 kicks off
11 October 2010
Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia) is encouraging everyone to get involved in Fire Action Week 2010 and prepare for the approaching fire season.
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Fire Signals enjoys massive response
28 August 2010
FireSignals has enjoyed an overwhelming response since its commencement in July, with almost 5000 recipients receiving the e-newsletter once a fortnight. Additional subscribers continue to join every week suggesting the e-newsletter is on its way to becoming the most widely distributed of its kind.
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Revised Technical Structure to benefit members
06 July 2010
FPA Australia has recently undergone a revision of its technical structure, revising the rules for committees and increasing the opportunities to be involved.
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FPA Australia appoints new Learning and Development Manager
06 July 2010
FPA Australia has appointed a new Learning and Development Manager, with Lauren St Clair set to join the team on Monday, July 26.
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FPA Australia congratulates 2010 Australia Fire Service Medal recipients
21 June 2010
FPA Australia would like to congratulate the following Recipients in the Queen’s Birthday 2010 Honours List who were awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM).
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Autumn FireTalk available online
8 June 2010
The Autumn edition of FireTalk is now available online. This edition covers the latest news from FPA Australia, including our 50th year anniversary celebrations, a tribute to Harry Marryatt, the development of a new interactive website, upcoming events and much more.
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BSA Fire Occupational Licensing will be mandatory from 2011
4 June 2010
FOR all enquiries regarding BSA Fire Occupational Licensing, please contact the BSA direct on 1300 272 272 or go to their website at www.bsa.qld.gov.au
If any FPA Australia member wishes to provide feedback regarding the necessary qualifications to obtain a license or wishes to obtain information on various courses that FPA Australia provide, please contact FPA Australia directly on 1300 731 922 or training@fpaa.com.au
For more information, click on the read more link below to download the BSA Fire Occupational Licence booklet.
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Fire protection industry urged to reduce halon use
4 June 2010
THE Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts has consulted with FPA Australia regarding the need for the fire protection industry to start preparing for the reduction of Halon use.
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ODS & SGG Licensing Listing
7 October 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: 332 KB)
More information about the ODS & SGG Project.
Be Proud and Promote your Association……….FPA Australia Bumper Sticker’s
13 May 2010
Help promote your Association with the new FPA Australia Bumper Stickers. These are FREE and available to all members.
These are perfect to place on service vans, cars or even on top of your tool box......anywhere and everywhere that you would like
people to know you are a proud member of FPA Australia.
To obtain your sticker please contact member@fpaa.com.au and we will be more than pleased to post you 1, 2, 3 or more.
Celebrating 50 years as the voice of fire protection - for the community
7 May 2010
FIRE Protection Association Australia celebrates its 50th year as the voice of fire protection for the community in 2010.
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Website hub to connect fire technicians across Victoria
7 May 2010
FPA Australia is playing a leading role in the development of a new interactive website aimed at improving skills in fire protection industry practice.
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FPA Australia supports UWS Bushfire Protection Program
15 April 2010
FPA AUSTRALIA is playing a leading role in supporting a key postgraduate program in bushfire protection to the broader industry, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Western Sydney (UWS).
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MFB & Standards Australia appoint new leaders
15 April 2010
THE Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board (MFB) and Standards Australia have both announced new Chief Executive Officers.
Click here for the MFB media release
Click here for the Standards Australia media release
Victorian State Committee donates $5000 to Royal Children's Hospital Burns Unit
17 March 2010
THE Victorian State Committee of FPA Australia is playing its part in helping the lives of sick children, donating $5000 to the Royal Children’s Hospital Burns Unit at a special presentation in Melbourne yesterday.
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FPA Australia release new organisational chart
25 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
.jpg "Dr.Guylène Proulx") 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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Brett Staines Awarded A.V. Viscogliosi Award
10 December 09
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
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
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
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
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Catastrophic Fire Warning South Australia
18 November 09
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
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
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
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
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. READ MORE
View the ACCC Media Release
Hydraulic Consultant Listing
19 Jan 10
Hydraulic consultants are able to provide advice regarding the water pressure
requirements of your fire protection system.
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Fire Protection Risk & Insurance
20-24 Feb : WA-SA-QLD-NSW-VIC
Hazmat 2012
9-10 May : Preston, Victoria
You can also find a list of industry relevant conferences and events.
Purchase your Log Books from FPA Australia
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: 76KB)
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
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.
The Fire Hub interactive website
The Fire Hub is a website that uses web 2.0 interactive, innovative, social-media technologies—wikis, blogs, forums—to add value to the fire industry. It aims to help technicians involved in the servicing, installation, maintenance and repair of fire protection equipment by providing them with an online platform to discuss and solve everyday problems, showcase successes, collaborate and share good practices, create user-generated content and thereby also gain contemporary information technology skills.
The website project is being led by FPA Australia in partnership with the Country Fire Authority (CFA), Fire Equipment Maintenance Division (FEM), Swinburne University of Technology and other members of the fire protection industry. The project is currently funded by the Department of Business and Innovation, Government of Victoria.
The website currently has the following sections:
- Fire Flickr – This is a storehouse of pictures related to maintenance, installation, service and repair of fire protection equipment. Technicians can upload photos of commonly occurring servicing errors, poorly maintained equipment, as well as rare, new, and even archaic technology and equipment they come across in their day-to-day working lives. Pictures once uploaded will be validated and approved by industry experts and then be made publicly available. They can then be rated using the “usefulness rating scale” and commented upon by other users.
- Fire Talkin’ – This is a forum to discuss current topics related to changes in fire legislations, regulations, codes and standards
- Fire FAQs – This is the list of Frequently Asked Questions that are answered on a daily basis by FPA Australia’s technical department. Each FAQ can be rated and commented upon.
Every section of the site is accompanied by extensive instructional support to help technicians use the site effectively.
The Fire Hub is now ready to enter the Beta testing (User Acceptance) phase. FPA Australia is actively recruiting potential users as Beta testers and devising innovative ways (videos, training workshops, webinars) to impart instructional training to the project’s stakeholders and its primary users (technicians) about how to use the site. We are also in the middle of devising a feasible cost model to sustain the Fire Hub which is cost effective, provides value for money, and is beneficial to both users and the project partners. During the Beta testing phase , Beta users will incur no costs to access to the Fire Hub. As the Beta testing phase draws to a close, we will keep users adequately informed about the future of the Fire Hub and other issues.
If you would like to register with the Fire Hub to contribute content, provide feedback and suggest areas for improvement, please contact Shilpa at shilpa.shankar@fpaa.com.au or phone 03 98901544. Alternatively, you can browse the site as a guest user: http://fireprotection.tvc.edu.au
Australia wide recognised training
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.
Factsheet: Fire Extinguisher Servicing
Informing the general community of their rights and responsibilities in
regards to fire extinguisher servicing.
More information.
Summer Fire Australia magazine
In Fiona's Safe Hands
The Summer 2011-11 edition of Fire Australia magazine included a special feature on revered surgeon Fiona Wood and her research into the treatment of burns. Advertising and editorial submissions are now being accepeted for upcoming editions.
For more information visit our
Magazine page.
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