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herve August 24, 2017 bushfire, bushfire information, bushfires, Fire and Rescue, fire rescue, safety

Where to Take Refuge in Your Home During a Bushfire

When you live in a bushfire-prone area you can’t ignore the danger. Most individuals and families address this necessity by preparing a bushfire survival plan. The best way to survive a bushfire is not to be there when it arrives. For most Australian…

herve July 12, 2017 Disaster Management, Doctor of Public Safety, Education, Public Safety, safety

Charles Sturt University’s Doctor of Public Safety

Charles Sturt University’s Doctor of Public Safety equips graduates with a unique competitive advantage and is the first degree of its kind in Australasia. Graduates will have a critical understanding of a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the…

herve December 2, 2016 Australia, extreme weather, health, heat, safety

Staying healthy in the heat

Queensland Health Prolonged hot weather can affect anybody. It may make existing medical conditions worse and can cause heat-related illness. In some cases heat effects may be fatal. It may also affect community infrastructure such as power supply and other…

herve October 13, 2015 Australian Red Cross, bushfire, cyclone, Disaster Planning, Disaster Preparedness, emergency planning, emergency preparedness, flood, Natural Disasters, safety

Preparing for Disasters

Emergencies can strike at any time and can destroy homes and valuables, damage your health, upset routines and can lead to significant financial pressures. Some of us feel the effects of a disaster for a long time and, for some,…

herve September 16, 2015 Communications, crisis management, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Responder Program, Emergency Management, logistics, Natural Disaster Planning, Preparedness, safety

Vodafone displays disaster recovery skills with emergency network demo

Computerworld NZ, 15 September 2015. Vodafone NZ has demonstrated its portfolio of emergency network options for remote, zero-coverage areas, as part of a live civil defence simulation for customers and the emergency services. The solutions showcased help first response teams…

herve April 7, 2015 fire rescue, rescue equipment, safety, safety equipment

Fire Rescue Safety Australia confirms sponsorship

The Australian & New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference is pleased to announce Fire Rescue Safety Australia Pty Ltd has become a sponsor of the event, being held at Jupiters Gold Coast 3-5 May 2015. Fire Rescue Safety Australia Pty Ltd (FRSA)…