Walker Fire Protection - Complete Fire Management Solutions

Complete Fire Management Solutions

Complete Fire Management Solutions Established in 1894, Walker Fire Protection provides high quality, independent technical advice and support to help identify the best fire and life safety solution for you. We are experts in complex, high risk and mission critical sites, and are renowned for our reliable and cost-effective essential services maintenance and management to ensure statutory obligations are met.

At the heart of our advice is a passion for keeping people safe and protecting assets. Through our technical, design, projects and engineering advice teams, our offerings include the following range of services:

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Inspection Services

Design & Construct

Trusted Advisors

Compliance Testing

Concept & Detailed Design

Base Building Technical Support

Maintenance & Lifecycle Reviews

Supply & Install

Tenant Fit-out Reviews

Asset Condition Reports

Retrofits

Building Systems Resilience

Fire Suppression, Portable Units

Repairs & Upgrades

Green Star Performance

Warning & Evacuation Systems

Commissioning

Asset & Lifecycle Planning

Emergency & Exit Lighting Systems

Training

Engineering Services

Projects

Safety System

Walker Fire Protection provides direct access to industry- leading engineering and technical specialists covering all aspects of fire protection and other building services. We deliver a unique combination of professional engineering and regulatory advice, matched to practical, industry-based experience and knowledge.

Our full fire protection systems are delivered in line with legislative requirements and Australian Standards, including design, construction and installation; commissioning and warranty; project management; and ongoing inspection, testing and essential safety measures management.

Our best practice integrated safety management system is independently certified to Australian Standard AS/NZS 4801:2001 and the stringent SafetyMAP Advanced Level. Combined with a strong safety culture, this assures safe working practices and the health and safety of our personnel, your staff and building occupants.

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Essential Safety Measures Maintenance, Inspection & Testing Our complete essential fire safety systems management service will ensure that your facility complies with all relevant legislation and Australian Standards, providing a fire-safe environment for everyone inside.

Our accredited Service Technicians are experienced across ‘all aspects’ of fire alarm, fire sprinkler, special hazards, portable fire equipment and passive fire rating inspection & testing, including: Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deluge/Pre-action Systems Water Mist & Water Spray Systems Foam Extinguishing Systems Gaseous Suppression Systems Automatic Fire Detection & Alarms Aspirating Smoke Detection Systems Flame & Gas Detection EWIS Evacuation Systems Emergency & Exit Lights Special Hazard Applications Portable Extinguishers & Equipment

Licensing & Registration Walker Fire Protection holds Extinguishing Agent Trading Authorisation (EATA) certificate No. EATA21809. Every technician has a ‘Qualified Person’ Extinguishing Agent Handling Licence (EAHL).

Turn-key Fire Protection Services Solutions We can provide an all-encompassing project delivery service that includes managing and delivering a project from start to finish. This includes engagement of all relevant qualified consultants, contractors and authorities to cover every facet of your project from detailed design and installation to obtaining statutory approval.

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Specialty Services Pipe Thickness Testing • Dropmaster • EV Carpark Protection • Fire Training 101 •

Pipe Thickness Testing Prevent Leaks. Protect Your Property. Stay Compliant.

Why you need Walker Fire Protection to test pipe thickness

Avoid or minimise your risk of: Costly water leaks

Protect your sprinkler system pipes against corrosion, bacterial activity and mineral buildup deterioration that can restrict water flow and may not show up in standard annual flow tests.

Compliance issues

How we safeguard your pipes

Unplanned building interruptions

We measure your pipe wall thickness in real time using accurate ultrasonic thickness testing (UTT) to:

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Time-consuming insurance claims.

Detect corrosion & wall loss Identify hidden blockages from mineral deposits Target areas most prone to damage.

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Exact locations tested Thickness compared to manufacturers’ standards High-risk pipe sections for concern Pipe sections requiring replacement.

Add our pipe thickness testing to your fit-out guidelines for early issue detection — to save you time and money.

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Dropmaster Streamline sprinkler head replacement for greater productivity & cost savings

How does Dropmaster work?

The Dropmaster solution by Walker Fire Protection:

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Connects to any point on your building’s sprinkler system

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Protects your property from spills or water damage.

Maintains a constant 10”Hg vacuum Uses a patented siphoning system that removes trapped water when you remove a sprinkler head

Book a Dropmaster demonstration at your facility.

Benefits of Dropmaster Does not exceed 10”Hg of vacuum (5” Hg lower than the regulated margin of safety)

Why you need to replace damaged, defective or aged sprinkler heads

Mitigates the risk of water damage, spills & odours

Even the most reliable sprinkler heads require replacement.

This can be both labour intensive and costly. The right replacement method will help you:

Provides quick & easy connection to any drain via a flexible discharge hose

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No need for buckets or tarps

Avoid disruption to safe operation Keep the people who work in or visit your building safe Protect your building owner’s investment Ensure that your sprinkler heads meet Australian Standards.

Reduces labour time, helping reduce costs.

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Specialty Services Pipe Thickness Testing • Dropmaster • EV Carpark Protection • Fire Training 101 •

EV Carpark Protection Protect your property & the people who use it

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Why you need our 7-step EV safety system for your facility’s carpark

The Walker Fire Protection Fire Safety Turnkey approach

Potential hazards associated with indoor EV parking and charging include:

Every element of your carpark upgrade is accounted for and conducted with your specific needs in mind – reducing potential risks, streamlining processes and eliminating the need to work with multiple contractors.

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Highly flammable lithium-ion battery & plastic components

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Greater ignition risk & fire size

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Insufficient sprinkler systems.

Essential factors we consider

Overloaded infrastructure, greater thermal breakdown & toxic gases

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Fire Safety Review & Feasibility

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Fire Safety Assessment

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Regulatory Design Approval

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Installation & Commissioning

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Final Approval

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Management & Usage

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Routine Maintenance

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Optimised fire safety & Building Code changes

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Increased electrical demand & main switchboard provisions

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Load management systems & metering

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Best practice installation practices.

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Instigate

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Maintain

Alteration and/or Change of Use

Investigate

Carpark Fire Safety System Turnkey Solution Approach Stage 5

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Construct

Design

Stage 4 Approve

Let our experts help you update your carpark, minimise ongoing costs and ensure compliance with changing building legislation.

Fire Training 101 Safe, simulated, virtual fire emergency immersion

What is Fire Training 101?

Designed for facilities managers, security staff and other frontline staff, Fire Training 101 combines theory, hands-on practice and virtual reality (VR) in an informative 3-hour fire protection basics program.

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Gain general fire awareness & identify individual responsibilities

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Learn how to operate on-site fire panels, fire blankets, extinguishers & sprinkler systems

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Understand Australian Standards & relevant Building Codes.

Participate in customised scenarios using the FLAIM VR training system FLAIM puts you into actual fire situations. Select the right extinguisher and test your knowledge. Choose from 50 different scenarios to mirror your own workplace, from oil-based kitchen fires to electrical fires and vehicle explosions.

Arrange a Fire Training 101 session for your team at our Port Melbourne headquarters.

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Walker Fire Protection provides a range of fire protection and detection services, from high-end project engineering advice and consultancy through to concept and detailed design, installation of all types of fire detection and suppression systems, and ongoing inspection, testing, maintenance and regulatory compliance support.

Walker Fire Protection Melbourne | Sydney | Canberra | Brisbane | Townsville +61 3 9279 7100 agcoombs.com.au/walkerfire

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