IFE25 Call for Abstracts

15th January 2025IFE

Thank you for your interest in presenting – the contribution of our speakers is critical and we value your input greatly. Please take note that submissions must be lodged online and completed by 11pm AEDT on Monday 3 February 2025. Click here to set up your account  

IFE Australia 2024 AGM

2nd September 2024IFE

The IFE Australia Annual General Meeting will occur on Tuesday the 3rd of September at the International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney The AGM will commence at 16:00 in room E5.4. The board members for 2024/25 will be publicly announced there.  

IFE Australia Board Nomination Announcement

20th August 2024IFE

IFE Australia is pleased to announce the acceptance of two nominations for the position of Ordinary Member (Fire Industry) on our board. IFE Australia is pleased to announce the acceptance of two nominations for the position of Ordinary Member (Fire Industry) on our board. The candidates are: Steven Halliday Contact: +61 413 876 051 Email: … Read More

IFE AGM and call for board Nominations

2nd August 2024IFE

Call for nominations for IFE Australia’s board IFE Australia announces the intended date for the 2024 Annual General Meeting as Tuesday, September 3rd. The meeting will coincide with the IFE Australia annual conference at the Sydney International Convention Center. Further details as to the exact location and time will be communicated as they are finalized. … Read More

Black Summer bushfires

14th March 2024IFE

After the Fires: supporting wellbeing of emergency services personnel in the aftermath of major disasters Australia’s 2019–20 Black Summer bushfires, which occurred among one of the most widespread, persistent and destructive fire seasons ever, were just one example of an increasing number of global disaster events that are changing the nature of emergency services work. … Read More

Ensuring comprehensive fire safety in modern buildings

20th February 2024Fire Safety

Ensuring comprehensive fire safety in modern buildings: A Critical analysis The importance of fire safety in buildings cannot be overstated in the modern architectural landscape. Building fires present numerous challenges, including diverse ignition sources, varied fire-spread mechanisms, and complex evacuation and rescue operations. This article delves into the critical aspects of fire safety, exploring the … Read More

Rethinking turnout gear for the future

14th February 2024Fire Safety

Tailoring turnout gear to risk: evolving firefighter safety In a recent podcast discussing firefighter turnout gear, a term used that particularly resonated with me was ‘multi-mission garments’. As an Industrial Firefighter with over four decades in the field, I have observed an array of turnout gear innovations during this time. Textile technology has made substantial … Read More