Australia
FPAA 2008 Board Nominations
The Fire Protection Association of Australia has recently sought nominations for the Board of Directors. I have again been nominated and welcome the opportunity to participate in the election.
I have prepared a candidate statement that hopefully addresses some of the opportunities I see we can expand on within the fire protection industry.
I welcome the support of all members and would be pleased to discuss any issues that may be of relevance in the election process.
Healthcare - Colour Code Warning System
A recognised standard within healthcare facilities in Australia is the colour coded emergency response system. This system forms part of healthcare facilities Emergency Procedures Manual (EPM). Each colour helps define the actions and activities required of staff when responding and managing an incident.
FPAA 2007 Board Nominations
Recently I was nominated in the 2007 election for Fire Protection Association of Australia board election.
In accepting the nomination, I am required to provide a short (150 word) candidate statement. I have included a copy of the statement below...
Now begins the process of getting member support for the election....
Building Code of Australia (BCA 2008) Draft Public Comment
According to an email I received from the ABCB today, the draft changes for BCA 2008 are available for public comment. The Building Code of Australia is a performance-based document that states the technical provisions that buildings and other structures throughout Australia must meet.
Fire safety in Australian homes
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics: Australian Social Trends 2000 "in 1998, 123 people died from accidental fire or flame injuries. Of these, 70 occurred in a home fire.
While total deaths from fire fell by 47% from 1968 to 1998, deaths in private dwelling fires only dropped by 20%"
