Fire Protection Specialists
With over 130 years of experience, Wormald is the specialist in fire safety in Australia.
Fire Protection Specialists
With over 130 years of experience, Wormald is the specialist in fire safety in Australia.
Meet the team: Jason Morrow
As an operational account manager for Gold Coast and North Eastern NSW, Jason advises clients about the different fire safety compliance requirements for QLD and NSW, which recently introduced new changes for Annual Fire Safety Statements. Read more about Jason in our latest blog.
Procuring a Fire Protection Specialist
When it comes to fire protection equipment and systems, it can be challenging for procurement managers of national organisations. Not only do they need to consider the safety regulations in each state and territory, but they also need to ensure the equipment and systems are regularly inspected and maintained so they perform as intended in the event of a fire emergency.
Meet the team: Helen McClinchie
Helen migrated from New Zealand to Australia in 2004 following a career in forestry. She began her career at Wormald working in an administration role based in Albury, NSW which gave her a head start in the field. Today she is thriving as Wormald’s Service Operations Supervisor.
Meet the team: Wormald’s Women in Fire
International Women’s Day on March 8 is a time to celebrate the achievements of women and raise awareness against gender bias and equality. On the eve of International Women’s Day, we spoke to Wormald’s longest serving female technician, and two team members who have returned to Wormald after a period of maternity leave.
Addressing fire safety in aged care facilities during COVID-19
For Wormald, communication has played a key role in managing fire safety and compliance obligations for retirement and aged care facilities across Australia. Wormald has been working closely with facility managers in the aged care sector to ensure they comply with strict protocols while they continue to maintain essential services for fire protection systems.
Meet the team: Introducing Frances Hughes
Celebrating her 20th year at Wormald, Human Resources Director, Frances Hughes, has had a rewarding career describing her journey so far as like “being blind folded and put on a roller coaster”!
Five years on, Wormald continues to go from strength to strength
February 2021 marks a significant milestone for Wormald. It was five years ago in 2016, that Wormald announced it was being taken private and returning to local management after a period of ownership under global fire and security company Tyco (now known as Johnson Controls).
Rotarex CLS fire suppression system for vehicle engines
Wormald has confirmed its Rotarex FireDETEC Compact Line Suppression (CLS) system has received AS 5062 approval, making it one of just two pre-engineered water mist type systems for vehicle engines that officially complies with Australian Standards.
Meet the team: Introducing Rodney Rolfe, National Learning and Development Manager
With a distinguished career spanning 45 years with Wormald, Rod Rolfe is one of the fire protection industry’s most experienced and respected professionals. He has received numerous accolades throughout the years, including the prestigious Barry Lee Technical Excellence Award in 2017.
NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Each year, events and activities are scheduled in each state and territory across Australia to recognise and support local Indigenous communities.