Fire protection seminars and webinars scheduled for February and March

FPA Australia has announced a series of fire safety events for February and March 2025.

These in-person and online sessions will cover key industry topics, including bushfire sprinklers, fire door attachments, compliance, and baseline data.

The events will include expert panels and discussions on regulatory challenges, technological advancements, and professional accreditation requirements.

Fire safety professionals, building managers, and engineers are encouraged to participate.

Webinar on fire bolts and fire door attachments

FPA Australia will host a complimentary webinar on Monday, 3 March 2025, discussing fire bolts and fire door attachments.

The event will address the role of fire-activated retaining devices and the challenges associated with their installation and performance.

Chaired by Fiona Perrin, IFE Board Member and Senior Risk Engineer at Zurich Resilience Solutions, the panel will include Simon Rickard (FPA Australia), Stephen Kip (Skip Consulting), Chief Superintendent Steven Hayes (Fire & Rescue NSW), and Aaron Nicholson (RED Fire Engineers).

The webinar aims to provide insights into how fire bolts impact fire door functionality and compliance. Registrations are open until 10:00 am AEDT on 3 March 2025.

Bushfire sprinkler seminar to feature international experts

On Tuesday, 25 February 2025, FPA Australia will host a hybrid seminar focusing on bushfire sprinkler systems.

The session will discuss historical developments, research findings, and international applications of these systems.

Experts such as Dr Joseph Mitchell (M-bar Technologies), Dr Alan Green (University of Wollongong), and Dr Anne D. Cope (Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety) will share insights on the future of bushfire sprinklers in Australia.

The event will be held at United Co. in Fitzroy, Victoria, with in-person and online attendance options available. Registration closes on 21 February 2025.

Protect & Connect Northern Territory event scheduled for 20 February

A Protect & Connect networking and knowledge-sharing session will take place on Thursday, 20 February 2025, at Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront.

The event will focus on terminology and compliance in fire safety, specifically defects, non-compliances, and non-conformances.

Speakers will discuss how different terms in AS1851 impact system assessments and compliance.

The event will also introduce Chris Lees as the new State Manager for Queensland and the Northern Territory.

Registration closes on 19 February 2025.

Upcoming discussions on compliance and baseline data management

FPA Australia will also host two additional online sessions in March:

• Tech Talks: Baseline Data (27 February 2025) will cover fire protection system benchmarking, regulatory requirements, and best practices for data management.
• Accreditation Navigator: FPAS Compliance (18 March 2025) will address the FPAS auditing process and compliance management.

Both sessions will feature industry professionals providing insights into fire system maintenance and accreditation requirements.

FPA Australia announces fire safety seminars and webinars for 2025: Summary

FPA Australia has outlined its fire safety events for February and March 2025. The schedule includes webinars and in-person seminars on compliance, fire system management, and industry standards.

Key events include:

• Fire bolts and fire door attachments webinar (3 March 2025)
• Bushfire sprinkler seminar (25 February 2025)
• Protect & Connect Northern Territory (20 February 2025)
• Tech Talks: Baseline Data (27 February 2025)
• Accreditation Navigator: FPAS Compliance (18 March 2025)

These events will feature experts from FPA Australia, Fire & Rescue NSW, the Institute of Fire Engineers, and other industry bodies. Sessions will cover fire safety regulations, risk management, and emerging fire protection technologies.