Smoke Alarms & Smoke Detectors – What’s The difference?
These two names are often interchanged; however, they are entirely different devices with alternative purposes. Smoke alarms are self-contained, stand-alone, single or interconnected smoke-sensing devices typically found in homes and apartments. They detect smoke and then alarm locally. Smoke detectors are smoke-sensing devices that are not stand-alone. They operate as part of a […]
Updated NSW Annual Fire Safety Statement Template and Extension of Time Requests
An important update regarding the Updated NSW Annual Fire Safety Statement Template and Extension of Time Requests, 2021. From 1st March 2021, an updated AFSS document – version 3.1 must be used. It can be found at: https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/Policy-and-Legislation/Buildings/Fire-safety-in-buildings/Fire-safety-certification Providing Annual Fire Safety Statements have been being assessed in accordance with FPA Australia & SCA (NSW) guidance published […]
Barry Lee Training Room Officially Launched
Dignitaries, from left: Commissioner Paul Baxter AFSM; the Hon. David Elliott MP, Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Mr Bill Lea AFSM; Mrs Tanya Davies MP, Member for Mulgoa; Mr Barry Lee OAM; and Mrs Lorraine Lee. Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia) and Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) came together on 30 April, 2021, […]
Seeking: Fire Service Tester (Technician)
Read job ad on Seek: https://www.seek.com.au/job/52389969 20/20 Fire delivers great service, because we care, focus on quality and employ people who care about the safety of others. Experience in fire protection is required, but a great attitude is even more important. The role involves the servicing, testing and minor repair of dry, wet and passive […]
Strata Community Association Awards
It’s the outstanding support and back up that sets 2020 Fire above the rest. When something needs urgent attention at 4pm – the usual response is “we’ll just get someone to call in on their way home and make sure it’s fixed today”. The service team makes it seem that it is never a problem […]