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Asia Pacific Fire (APF) magazine is the only quarterly journal for the Asia Pacific Fire market dedicated to both fire protection and firefighting. Written by leading fire prevention and fire fighting professionals, every issue is packed with in-depth technical features and the most recent developments in testing, codes and standards.
From the editor
2011 was something of a benchmark year for the Asia Pacific region in terms of natural disasters: the Christchurch earthquake; the tsunami-inspired nuclear disaster in Japan; floods in Thailand and Australia - the list seems endless.Inevitably, governments across the region are reviewing their disaster preparedness plans, which is sure to place even greater demands on fire and rescue personnel, the techniques and equipment they use.
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New Zealand Factory Fire was Accidental
24th January 2012
A textile factory fire in Auckland, New Zealand is thought to be accidental according to local fire brigade sources. Read More..
Bushfire Raging in Western Australia
16th January 2012
Fire crews are struggling to contain a bushfire in Western Australia due to rugged country and strong winds. Read More..
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The Commercial Kitchen Fire Challenge
21st December 2011
Restaurant fires typically start in the kitchen. Annually they cost millions of dollars in lost revenue and repairs, risk the lives of staff and diners, and cost tens of thousands of jobs. However, restaurant kitchen fires are preventable if appropriate suppression systems are installed, tested and maintained, and if management implements effective cleaning and grease removal regimes and safe working practices.
Addressing the Global Wildfire Challenge
21st December 2011
NFPA expands its reach to address the global wildfire problem.
Australian Foam Forum Raised Important Questions
21st December 2011
Australia held its first National Forum and Workshop on "Fire Fighting Foams and the Environment", recently, as part of the major Clean Up 2011 Conference, which raised some important questions.
The Fluorinated versus Non-fluorinated Foam Debate
4th November 2011
Over the past several years a debate has raged over the use of fluorinated versus non-fluorinated foam. Much of the debate has cantered on the environmental acceptability of fluorine- foams and their long-term viability in the market.
