FireSignals receives 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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A day of great sadness
17 June 2010
FPA Australia is deeply saddened at the passing of Andrew Wilson, the son of Alan Wilson from Alan Wilson Insurance Brokers, who died in a light plane crash in Sydney on Tuesday.
Andrew has been hailed a hero for his actions moments before his twin-engine light aircraft crash-landed on a suburban Sydney street – deliberately missing a group of school children on their way to a nearby school.
Andrew’s father, Alan, and his family are close friends to many of us at FPA Australia and have developed a close relationship with many members of FPA Australia over a long period of time, and are respected figures throughout the fire protection industry, and the general insurance industry.
On behalf of all FPA Australia Members, Board of Directors and Staff, we offer Alan Wilson and his family our deepest condolences and our thoughts are with them at this sad time.
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
16 August 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.
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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.
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.
Download FPA Australia Hydraulic Consultant Listing (File: 61KB)
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Fire Australia 2010 - 'Early Bird' offer almost expired
The Fire Australia 2010 Conference and Exhibition is approaching fast and the Early Bird discount offer is almost over.
Be sure to register before September 15 to take advantage of this offer.
For all infomation relating to Fire Australia 2010 visit www.fireaustralia.com.au
This year's conference will be held in sunny Queensland at the Gold Coast Convention Centre (see above), so make sure you're a part of the experience.
National Seminar Series - AS 3745
Advance Notice
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.
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: 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
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.
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.
Special Bushfire Supplement
Available to download
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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