Fire Services Blog

Positively affecting change in the fire prevention industry with a dedicated mentor and traineeship program

More needs to be done to positively impact change and stimulate growth in the fire prevention industry. MD for DEM Fire, Tom Marshall, says, “We can do more.”

DEM Fire guide to three-part fire evacuation plans

Typically, every commercial property must have an Emergency Planning Committee (EPC) as defined in the Australian standard for occupational health and safety, AS 3745-2010. The EPC is responsible for developing and managing your property’s fire evacuation plan, which has three key components: evacuation diagrams, emergency response plans and emergency training.

Three steps to a fully accredited fire protection system design

Fire compliance and certification are central to safe and effective fire prevention solutions, from the design phase through to ongoing asset management. At DEM Fire, we deliver holistic fire protection services from an expert team of fire safety professionals. These are our recommended steps to ensure you have a fully accredited and effective fire protection system design.

A DEM Fire guide to fire system baseline data

Fire system baseline data is central to efficient asset management and fire compliance. At DEM Fire, we’ve found not every customer holds that data or is aware of its importance, however. Whilst we can still maintain a system under AS1851 without baseline data, it’s often vital to compare test results for maintenance and Annual Fire Safety Statements.

Important information about fire fighting gas FM200 phase-down

In early 2018, Australia joined an international phase-down of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (the Montreal Protocol). While FM200 is now rarely used in Europe, Australia has been slower to make the switch. With the phase-down now accelerating, Tom Marshall, DEM Fire Managing Director, has an important message for our customers.

What you need to know about Annual Fire Safety Statements and strata compliance

As a strata owner or manager, you must maintain essential fire prevention measures as outlined in the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 and in accordance with local council requirements, and you must adhere to all compliance requirements including Annual Fire Safety Statements. Whilst we provide comprehensive and holistic fire prevention solutions, it is also important that you understand your obligations.