Category: Advocacy

The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) is a global professional membership body for those in the fire sector that seek to increase their knowledge, professional recognition and understanding of fire through a global discourse. IFE is at the heart of the international fire and emergency community, promoting best practice and…

Women and Firefighting Australasia Inc (WAFA) is an incorporated, non-profit association for women in the firefighting industry. Our mission is to actively promote equity across our sector to empower all women to embrace their strengths. Working in collaboration with individuals, communities and emergency services, we build confidence and empower women…

The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition Australia is a partnership of the National Council for fire and emergency services, AFAC, and Fire Protection Association Australia representing the fire protection industry. The Coalition is supported by industry partners. The HFSC contributes to the protection of Australian communities from the impact of home…

CSIRO is Australia’s national science agency and a trusted advisor on fire prediction, management, behaviour and recovery. Our multidisciplinary capabilities draw on a wide range of expertise to understand, predict, and manage fires and support recovery, rehabilitation and resilience. For almost 70 years we have been working collaboratively in bushfire…

Established in 2002, the Emergency Management Spatial Information Network Australia (EMSINA) is a vibrant and active group of spatial practitioners in the emergency management sector Government Agencies. Members are committed to improving safety for Australians through the use of sound decision-making supported by spatial information technologies. Our mission on behalf…

AFAC, as the National Council for fire and emergency services, supports the sector to create safer, more resilient communities. We drive national consistency through collaboration, innovation and partnerships. We deliver enhanced capability by developing doctrine and supporting operations. AFAC is the facilitator and custodian of contemporary fire and emergency service…

The Council of Australian Volunteer Fire Associations (CAVFA) was formed by Australian associations representing volunteer firefighters. The total membership represented is almost 250,000 volunteers and their contribution to the national GDP can be measured in billions of dollars annually. CAVFA is an affiliate member of AFAC and through this connection,…