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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.

APF Issue 45
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Graham Collins, Editor

From the editor

Welcome to the March 2013 edition of APF Magazine. In this issue you will find feature articles on What's Driving the PPE Market, Water Mist Technology, Refinery Cable Tray Protection and CBRN: Ensuring the Right Response. We also look at the Evolution of the High Volume Pump, Intelligent Glass Design, Thermal Imaging Cameras and also a look at the challenges faced in installing Fire Detection Systems in the Shanghai South Railway Station. We hope you enjoy reading yet another bumper issue of APF Magazine. If you have any comments or questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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Disaster Strikes Again in Bangladesh.
Disaster Strikes Again in Bangladesh.
13th May 2013
Dhaka, the capital Bangladesh, has once again become the scene of a major disaster. A fire in a garment factory in the Mirpur industrial district killed at least eight people. Read More..
Bangladesh Factory Collapse Toll Rises
Bangladesh Factory Collapse Toll Rises
8th May 2013
The death toll following the collapse of a building housing five garment factories in Bangladesh has passed 700 as rescue workers pulled more bodies out of the wreckage of the eight-storey building, making it the country's worst-ever industrial disaster. Read More..
Blaze Guts Sydney's Historic Church
Blaze Guts Sydney's Historic Church
29th April 2013
An historic church has been severely damaged by fire in Sydney, the Australian state of New South Wales' capital city. All of the floors and half the roof were destroyed in the blaze. Read More..
New Leak at Crippled Fukushima Nuclear Plant.
New Leak at Crippled Fukushima Nuclear Plant.
22nd April 2013
Operators of the crippled nuclear plant at Fukushima in Japan have admitted that a new suspected leak of radioactive water has been detected. Reports suggest that the contaminated water may have leaked into the ground from one of the plant's storage tanks. Read More..

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The A-Foam Authority
The A-Foam Authority
19th February 2013
Most firefighters do not have a solid understanding of how and why Class A foam works, or how it can benefit their fire ground operations and safety. The A-Foam Authority, has been established to address these issues and assist fire departments in determining how best to apply foam technology in their department and their specific target hazards.
Emergency Response
Emergency Response
18th February 2013
In the event of a major incident, will your brigade Respond or React? Fools rush in where angels fear to tread! Witnessing the ferocity of any given industrial fire incident, one may think that running into the scene is foolish. However, when you have prepared for the moment and your training has developed your skills to properly anticipate and respond with discipline, it is not foolish - that is our job!
Protecting Firefighter's Respiratory Systems
Protecting Firefighter's Respiratory Systems
18th February 2013
Nowadays state of the art 21st century, modern day, lightweight ergonomically designed breathing apparatus with integrated telemetry systems are commonplace. However the question remains, is enough being done to protect the respiratory systems of fire fighters at today's fires?
New Hanger Protection Installed at Brisbane Airport
New Hanger Protection Installed at Brisbane Airport
10th January 2013
Installing firefighting equipment in an aircraft hangar is as much about protecting the aircraft as it is the hangar itself, such is the cost differentiation between the hangar and its contents. Solutions have to be fast, effective and unerringly reliable if multi-million dollar aircraft are to be safeguarded. Asia Pacific Fire's editor, Graham Collins, recently witnessed a system being commissioned at a new hangar at Brisbane Airport - a "first" in Australia -that may well be destined to become the aviation industry's preferred solution.
Emotional Bushfire Preparedness in Your Pocket
Emotional Bushfire Preparedness in Your Pocket
10th January 2013
A team of Bushfire CRC researchers are helping residents of bushfire-prone areas prepare for a bushfire by modifying their thoughts using an iPhone app.