Pac Fire Australia News
Fire Profi are pull-on style structural firefighting boots from globally renowned footwear manufacturer, Jolly Scarpe. Testament to the boot's innovative design, superior safety features, and premium comfort, Fire Profi was awarded to the UK Collaborative Framework, servicing nearly 30,000 firefighters, spanning services across the United Kingdom, including London Fire Brigade and Scottish Fire. Fire Profi has been precision-crafted to fit the foot perfectly. Features focus on keeping the foot...
Pac Fire’s Helmet Mounted goggles (PF950++) are heat resistant, durable, and flexible. The foam-bound, non-vented goggle body moulds to the face increasing comfort while preventing smoke and other airborne contaminants from entering to impede vision. Goggle features: Wide vision and low profile goggle Accommodates multiple facial sizes PPE compatible Excellent clarity with no optical distortion Non-vented to prevent egress of smoke or airborne particles that may impede vision Quic...
Pac Fires’ new model earmuffs are effective at reducing exposure to hazardous noise and other loud sounds. They feature durable metal arms and a 25mm tongue that fits the Pacific earmuff bracket. Earmuff Features: Helmet mounted earmuffs Fits most ear sizes, with thick cushions for extra comfort Suitable in areas with high noise levels SNR rating of 31dB (equivalent to Class 5) and CE Marked to EN352-3 Compatible with the Pacific 25mm earmuff bracket
Pac Fire is pleased to introduce the AS/NZS 2161.6:2014 certified, composite structural firefighting gloves from premium PPE supplier Bristol Uniforms. The composite gloves combine Nomex® fabric on the back of the hand with hard-wearing, cowhide leather on the palm, thumb, and flexible absorber. Antibacterial and antiviral properties The GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® moisture barrier is both waterproof and breathable. It also offers protection against the penetration of viruses and bacteria foun...
Pac Fire introduces another advancement in structural firefighting outerwear from MSA Bristol. EOS is the latest structural firefighting ensemble from MSA Bristol. MSA Bristol EOS builds on the success of XFlex and the UK Collaborative Framework ranges, retaining the popular, ergonomic sports styling and advanced protection achieved from the combination of quality technical fabrics and advanced moisture management technology. protection and cleaning efficiency Why EOS? Named after the Greek g...
Pac Fire in Australia has secured a new contract to supply state-of-the-art MSA Bristol structural firefighting PPE to ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R). ACTF&R provides a rapid response capability from nine strategically located Fire Stations across the Australian Capital Territory. Having taken the decision to update its kit and transition to the next generation in structural firefighting Personal Protective Clothing (PPC), it underwent an extensive procurement process, and a rigorous tr...
Paul Gibson, International Sales Manager for MSA Bristol, a pioneer of cutting-edge firefighter protection, talks to Matt Campbell, Emergency Services Principal at Rio Tinto in Australia, about the role of Emergency Responders in the mining industry and their specific PPE requirements. In an industry such as mining, health and safety is absolutely paramount. By the nature of the job, workers tend to deal with heavy machinery, often in hostile conditions, and frequently operate in remote areas w...
Following the successful delivery of more than 5,000 sets of high-quality structural firefighting PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) from globally renowned specialist PPE manufacturer, MSA Bristol (MSA Safety Incorporated) and its Australian distributor, Pac Fire Australia (Pac Fire), Australia’s Fire & Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) fire service has continued with their roll out and expect to have an additional 5,000 sets of structural PPE delivered by June 2021. The expectation is...
Firefighters experience high amounts of physical and mental stress when attending an incident. Environmental factors like extreme heat, humidity, or cold contribute to conditions that may have an adverse impact on a firefighter's health. In Australia, heat stress has been highlighted as a foremost cause of injury during fire suppression. Active Cooling The Misting Ring transforms the Blowhard fan into an effective recovery tool that assists in combating heat stress Dangers like heat stress ca...
Bristol Uniforms will supply 1,900 sets of PPE in three batches over the next two years Bristol Uniforms, together with its distributor Pac Fire Australia, has landed a five-year contract with Airservices Australia to supply and maintain its airport firefighter PPE.Airservices Australia is responsible for managing Australia’s aviation rescue firefighting (ARFF) services at 26 of the country’s busiest airports, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, and...
