2020 Fire Protection welcomes the newest addition to the team! Cris Castaneda recently joined us as field supervisor- bringing with him; extensive experience in commercial high-rise & infrastructure-tunnel fire protection.
07.21.10 | Uncategorized | fire20
This point was pondered after speaking to a new customer (& property owner). We conducted the first test & found that a 36 metre long fire hose reel on their site was 42 metres (& a couple of corners & a door) away from the furthest point of the building. Their response was ‘why do you fire people always find things wrong…….? This is exactly what we didn’t want‘.
Their response came as a bit of a shock, as I believed we were employed to ensure the fire protection equipment ..read more
06.17.10 | Uncategorized | fire20
Modern road & rail tunnels have a multitude of fire safety measures installed. Click here for a news article proving that they work!
06.11.10 | Uncategorized | fire20
Annual Fire Safety Statements are particularly misunderstood, but are very important from both a regulatory & life safety perspective. Click here for a link to Randwick City Council’s overview of fire safety certificates.
06.11.10 | Uncategorized | fire20
This is a great article about what causes fires in the USA & how often they occur. It’s data from the USA, but the statistics are just as relevant to Australia.
http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files/PDF/FireOverview.pdf
If you haven’t got time to read the full article; this quote regarding smoke alarms hit-home.
“Almost all homes have at least one smoke alarm, but 63% of home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes without working smoke alarms.”
05.30.10 | Uncategorized | fire20
http://www.fpaa.com.au/docs/Fifty%20anniversary.pdf
05.27.10 | Uncategorized | fire20
For payments within agreed trading terms, 2020 Fire Protection charges no transaction fee!
We accept AMEX, VISA & MasterCard with no transaction fees. Offer valid until October 31, 2010.
05.27.10 | Uncategorized | fire20
Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundations Gold Week, Febfast & many more to come. We may be a business, but we believe in supporting those less fortunate.
See our ‘Giving back‘ page for more detail. Support us in the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon where we are running for the Royal Hospital for Women Foundation.
04.27.10 | Uncategorized | fire20
The NSW Fire Brigade advertisies this fairly heavily, but how many of us actually follow their recommendation?
Here’s a good article on why we should: http://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=620&banner
04.20.10 | Uncategorized | fire20
2020 Fire Protection achieved OH&S system compliance in accordance with AS/NZS 4801:2001
Find the certificate of compliance on our Insurance & Documents page: http://2020fireprotection.com.au/about-us/insurances-downloads/
Compliance with AS/NZS 4801:2001 means our customers & employees alike can rest easy knowing 2020 Fire’s work will be safe & compliant
04.13.10 | Uncategorized | fire20
The NSW Fire Brigade have an excellent selection of fact sheets for fire safety. Here’s one relating to fire safety for small business:
We think it’s worth displaying in your workplace!
http://www.nswfb.nsw.gov.au/gallery/files/pdf/factsheets/20_business_checklist.pdf
04.13.10 | Uncategorized | fire20
When we think of fires, we probably picture petrol tankers, plastics, wood, & electrical switchboards.
Rarely do we think of DUST as a fire risk! Ask any grain-company or manufacturer of dusty goods & they’ll tell you differently. For example, fires & explosions in grain silos are quite common. When the grain is disturbed or moved, dust is created & in the right mixture with air, it can be every bit as flamable as petrol. Some huge explosions have occurred over the years.
If you want ..read more
04.9.10 | Uncategorized | fire20
Check out our advertisement in ‘The Beast’ Magazine.
Watch for our special feature in the next edition!
P.S. While it’s a local magazine, we work all over Sydney.
http://thebeast.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49&Itemid=40
04.9.10 | Uncategorized | fire20
While reading the American NFPA website, I noted an article on ‘responding to motor vehicle accidents involving a Hybrid or Electric car’ : http://www.nfpa.org/publicJournalDetail.asp?categoryID=1966&itemID=46403
While not strictly related to fire protection, it does relate to our counterparts- the fire fighters. It’s also a reminder to everyone working in property services to be careful! Most equipment sold today has an electrical component that could cause electrocution- cars, fire alarm panels, fan-controls, sliding fire doors, pressure switches….. everything!
Cheers,
Rob Broadhead
Director- 2020 Fire Protection
03.10.10 | Uncategorized | fire20
We’re all being pushed for energy efficiency to combat climate change, meet ‘greenstar’ ratings and make the world a better place for future generations. Here’s an interesting article on the cost benefits of LED Exit lights over traditional fluorescent: http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/small_business/led_exitsigns_techsheet.pdf
03.2.10 | Uncategorized | fire20
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