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DEM Fire now providing lift assessments for Annual Fire Safety Statements – February 25, 2021

Following the implementation of the 2017 NSW Government legislation reforms to fire compliance, we’re pleased to advise that DEM Fire now provides lift assessment services for Annual Fire Safety Statements from our in-house CFSPs. Here’s our guide to the changes and to our safe, certified and leading fire compliance lift assessment services.

Upskilling the DEM Fire Inspection and Testing Team – February 3, 2021

At DEM Fire, we regularly update staff skills to ensure our team has leading capability across all aspects of fire prevention. Last year, team members gained accreditation under the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS), and our Testing and Inspection team is now working through a number of FPAS accredited courses to deliver first-class fire protection for every customer.

DEM Fire Team ready for fast-response and high quality CDC – February 2, 2021

DEM Fire consistently delivers exceptional fire prevention, thanks to an ongoing commitment to team and process development. Our Complying Development Certificate (CDC) services meet changes to essential fire services introduced in 2019, and we’ve built – and we are further building – on our team capability to provide expert CDC services in-house.

DEM Fire expands our premium project team – December 28, 2020

DEM Fire has delivered first-class fire protection for decades, and in recent years we’ve focused on solidifying our capability across fire prevention design and installation. Early in 2020, we reported that we had appointed James Kingi as Project and Design Leader to oversee new processes to streamline and improve operations. We’re pleased to advise that we’re now building on that capability with the appointment of several new team members.

Why integrity and values are key to fire safety and prevention – November 25, 2020

With our origins as a family business, DEM Fire has consistently tried to uphold the values we began with – of honesty, transparency and quality in every fire prevention solution. Recently we’ve looked at ways to further reinforce our values and ensure they are integral to every team member and everything we do across our fire protection solutions. Here’s who we partnered with, and what it means for our customers.

Bushfire preparation – critical information for every business – November 17, 2020

After last year’s horrific bushfire season across Australia, bushfire preparation should be front and centre for every business owner in a bushfire prone area. As a business owner or manager, it is your responsibility to understand the risks, prepare a bushfire plan, and ensure that you and your staff are clear on the required course of action before, during and after a fire. Here’s what you should know.

A DEM Fire guide to passive fire protection – October 13, 2020

DEM Fire has a specialist team of fire system experts in-house. Our project team has expertise across all aspects of fire prevention design and installation, and our asset protection team monitors and tests installed fire system components, including passive fire protection. Passive fire protection is a key element of structural fire protection. We explain here how passive fire protection works, and why it’s critical for building fire safety.

Leading fire protection from a dedicated family business – October 8, 2020

On 18 September, DEM Fire celebrated National Family Business Day, an initiative of Family Business Australia (FBA). It’s a nod to the contribution that all family businesses make to the Australian economy, community and culture. DEM Fire is very proud to be a family business, and we are delighted that our team has grown to include several other families.

Different types of fire extinguishers – August 25, 2020

Every fire is different. Depending on the flammable materials involved you may need to use a specific type of fire extinguisher. If you choose the wrong type, it could be ineffective or dangerous.

Understanding the different classes of fire can help you to identify which types of fire extinguishers you need for adequate fire protection for your commercial site.