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Fires can devastate buildings and workplaces in next to no time, so having a well-prepared fire plan can be the difference between employees getting out safely or not. As part…

How Retail Stores Can Help Manage Fire Safety in Australia In the busy retail sector, it could be easy to overlook the importance of fire safety – especially with so…

In New South Wales, regulations within the building and construction industry are currently being amended to restore public faith in the safety of buildings such as strata buildings.   The…

When was the last time you dusted off your emergency evacuation plan to check the details were up to date? If your response is “what emergency evacuation plan?” then stop…

Just like the machinery and equipment you use every day at work, fire protection systems require regular maintenance to ensure they are functioning properly. The difference between a properly maintained…

Fire safety in the workplace is always important and the need to be vigilant with training and equipment is required. Almost all workplace fires are preventable and occur due to…

Having a fire extinguisher, smoke detector and other fire protection solutions in your home or business is an integral part of any good fire safety plan. But what you may…

Fires can be devastating, taking hold of properties, belongings and in some cases, lives within a matter of an instant. Those critical moments before and during a fire can make…

It is no secret that fires are indiscriminate; they can be devastating to people of all walks of life, impacting the livelihoods of all those who are in its destructive…

On 1st October 2017, a new Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation came into effect in NSW.  This means that Annual Fire Safety Statement assessments must be carried out by a “Competent…

Standards are tools to disseminate information. They provide reassurance that the goods and services they concern are reliable, safe, and will perform the required service. Many existing Standards have developed…

Residential Home Fires The majority of all fire-related deaths occurring in Australia are the result of a residential home fire, with the majority of deceased resting or sleeping at the…

A fire is a scary reality, which becomes even scarier when you don’t have an adequate workplace emergency plan or your equipment is not ready for action when the time…

What really makes an Evacuation Diagram is the same details that make movie posters and billboards effective. It all comes down to the details like colour, fonts, size, symbols and…

Is your business or workplace adequately safeguarded against fire? If you’re not sure yet, chances are it’s not. Don’t lose everything if a fire breaks out at your office—here are…

With the hot weather and long nights now here it is officially BBQ season. However, before firing up the barbie, it is important to make sure that you are not…

Wollongong-based East Coast Fire and Safety has recently released a brand-new lineup of Fire Indicator Panels. The new series is compatible with new sites, deployable during or right after the…

Annual Fire Safety Certificate for Strata Managers All strata managers are required to submit an initial fire safety certificate & schedule on all new or altered buildings. Each year afterwards,…

Water Supply and Storage In a lot of places, especially in urban areas where many people work and live, fire hazards can be quite common. It is for this reason…

A New Manager & Fire Protection Consultant for East Coast Fire & Safety East Coast Fire & Safety is proud to announce Matthew Taylor as our new Branch manager. An…

Emergency Lighting Systems The exit and emergency signs are crucial to give people a clear path that will lead them to an exit during an emergency. With clear lighting and…

EAST COAST FIRE & SAFETY Fire Safe Australia & New Zealand is pleased to announce the purchase of East Coast Fire & Safety. You will still receive the same great…