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Annual Report Now Available
2 December 09
The FPA Australia Annual Report for 2008-09 is now available.
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 Frie Safety Engineer to inspect it and ensure it is fit for the purpose of providing refuge in the event of bushfire.
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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.
For queries regarding South Australian Bushfire Warnings, please call the CFS Bushfire Information Hotline on: 1300 362 361.
FPA Australia Commits to Ongoing Relationship with Korea Fire Safety Association
12 November 09
FPA 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 eLearning CD PRMPFES06C Prepare for Installation and Servicing Operations received an award for best entry in the Accredited eLearning Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector during last night’s eLearning Industry Excellence Awards.
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FPA Australia Signs Contract for Ongoing Ozone Project
14 October 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. The Association has signed a contract with DEWHA to provide ongoingn services.
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Hydraulic Consultant Listing
10 September 09
Sydney Water is continuing its water pressure management program and customers of Sydney Water may be required to contact a Hydraulic Consultant to assist with assessment of fire protection systems and their water pressure requirements.
The listing gives FPA Australia members who are able to provide these services: download listing (File: 61KB)
ODS & SGG Licensing Listing
27 August 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.
A list of companies holding licences, authorisations and permits can be downloaded here. (File: 121 KB)
FPA Australia Plans US Study Tour 2010
14 Aug 2009
In 2007, the Association ran a very successful inaugural study tour to the east coast of the USA, coinciding with the NFPA conference and providing site visits and the opportunity to meet with US counterparts.
Next year's proposed study tour is again coinciding with the NFPA conference, being held in Las Vegas, as well as visits to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Leisure time will be provided, allowing participants to visit major tourist attractions in the area and slightly further afield.
The tour will proceed subject to interest levels - so if you are interested, please let us know by emailing events@fpaa.com.au
Read Flyer (File: 463KB)FPA Australia Welcomes New Platinum Member
16 July 2009
FPA Australia is proud to announce Infinity Fire Protection as a Corporate Platinum Member. Infinity Fire Protection joined the Association in 2000 and MD, Bill Lea, has bee active on the NSW State Committee and on technical committees, including TC4 which he currently chairs. Read more.
Save lives - stub it out.
14 July 2009
"Save lives, stub it out" highlights the dangers associated with improperly extinguished cigarettes, which have the potential to cause extensive property damage and loss of life.
Service Awards - Applications Open
9 July 2009
FPA Australia Service Award applications are now open: more information.
Standards Australia Driven Pathway Projects to Cease
7 July 2009
Within 12 months Standards Australia Driven Pathway will no longer be available for any projects. All remaining projects not completed under this Pathway will require full stakeholder funding.
For more information, view the Standards Australia press release.