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Pac Fire is pleased to introduce the Seiz Water Rescue Gloves to the Australasian market, expanding our specialist PPE offering for technical and swift water rescue operations. Developed by leading manufacturer Seiz, the Water Rescue glove has been purpose-built for use in demanding environments in and around water, where grip, protection and control are critical. […]

GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® PYRAD® Rescue Stretch sets a new standard in personal protection for technical rescue, bringing together proven GORE® technologies to create a solution that delivers previously unheard-of performance and freedom of movement. That’s great – but what does all that mean? Until now, protection for rescue work has always involved compromise – either working […]

The stores have dusted off the Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey Christmas hits – it’s a sign, the festive season is here. It seems like it’s the right time to wish our customers and suppliers a very Merry Christmas and advise everyone of our upcoming holiday shutdown. Pac Fire will close for 2025 on Wednesday […]

In 2024 a new ISO standard covering minimum performance requirements and test methods for wildland firefighting helmets was introduced. ISO 16073-5: 2024 forms a section in a 9 part wildland standard covering everything from garments to gloves to eye protection. The change from separate standards to the consolidated ISO 16073 addresses evolving PPE/C requirements in […]

Can you believe it’s November and the Christmas decorations are already out in the stores? With Christmas and New Years just around the corner it seems like the right time to pass on Seasons Greetings to our customers and suppliers and advise everyone of our upcoming holiday shutdown. Our last day of shipping and trading […]

Catch up on the latest Pac Fire Newsflash: We’ve got so much new stuff – we had to write you an email about it. The team at THORZT have been hard at work developing THORZT Effervescent Tablets. Developed to put the fizz back in your day, THORZT Effervescent Tablets are great tasting and scientifically designed […]

Catch up on the latest Pac Fire Newsflash: See it first at AFAC24. Check out the Pacific F20, sample the newest THORZT products, run through the functions of the L90 Flashlight and try on a pair of Titan PBI® Gloves at our stand. Bringing your helmet to AFAC? Head over to the Pac Fire stand […]

Catch up on the latest Pac Fire Newsflash: It’s AFAC season – and this year we’re doing something new. We’re inviting you to ‘Bring your Helmet to AFAC‘ to participate in a live routine inspection during the show. Learn more about the Pacific Rescue Eye Protector. See it first at AFAC. Be the first to […]

It’s almost a wrap for 2023 and the staff at Pac Fire would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and advise you of our holiday shutdown. Pac Fire will be closed between Friday 22 December 2023 – Monday 8 January 2024. For urgent matters during our shutdown email urgent@pacfire.com.au or […]

The concept for the L90 was originally tabled over 2 years ago, after feedback on the L3000 revealed fondness for Adaro’s LEDEngine Optics and Step Lighting System but a preference toward a smaller unit that would be compatible with the pockets on modern turnout gear. After consultation with firefighters, Adaro set about designing a compact, […]

We’ve put together a short video demonstrating assembly and fitting of the mesh face shield to a Pacific R5 series helmet. Mesh face shields are primarily used during chainsaw operations. The Pac Fire Mesh Face Shield fits to Pacific R5 series helmets with earmuffs fitted and a front brim. You can watch the video in […]

Australasian Wildland Firefighters attend a diverse range of incidents, in unique and challenging environments. A better understanding of the varied and essential tasks Wildland Firefighters undertake has paved the way for the development of specialty PPE/C to support their roles and deliver improved, targeted protection. The ideal combination of features make MSA Bristol’s Wildland Firefighting […]

It’s almost a wrap for 2021 and the staff at Pac Fire would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and advise you of our holiday shutdown. Pac Fire will be closing on Thursday 23rd December. Skeleton staff will be available from the 4th of January, with Pac Fire officially reopening […]

2021 hasn’t been what we’d call a ‘typical year’. Pac Fire’s catalogue is traditionally released at the annual AFAC conference. Due to the cancellation of AFAC21 (…and many other, important events in our calendar), Pac Fire’s updated catalogue never made it to the printer. In a year where it seems everything has been cancelled – […]

Correctly fitting PPE is an essential component in ensuring firefighters experience optimum protection, mobility and comfort. A challenging prospect when injury is involved. Pac Fire strives to deliver PPE that provides the best possible fit to Australasian firefighters. To achieve this, Pac Fire actively seeks out like minded partners, such as Jolly Scarpe who’s status […]

Pac Fire in association with MSA Bristol is pleased to announce the award of the XFlex ensemble to the ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) for the structural firefighters of ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTFR). ACTF&R provides a rapid response capability from nine strategically located Fire Stations across the Australian Capital Territory. Having taken the decision […]

The BR5 is Pacific’s heritage wildland firefighting helmet. The classic design focuses on delivering safety, quality, and comfort to the user. The DUPONT™ KEVLAR® reinforced fibreglass composite shell provides exceptional strength and excellent penetration protection with a lifespan exceeding 10 years when cared for and stored correctly. Pac Fire recommends refurbishing the internal components of […]

Production is in full flight at Pacific Helmets (NZ) Ltd to deliver the BR9 wildland firefighting helmet to the largest fire service in the world – NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS). At least 40,000 members of NSW RFS are set to receive a new Pacific BR9 wildland firefighting helmet in a large scale rollout […]

Pac Fire is excited to announce the selection MSA Bristol XFlex by South32 GEMCO as their new structural firefighting ensemble. South32 GEMCO operate a Northern Territory manganese mine, on the island of Groote Eylandt in the Gulf of Carpentaria. The remote location of the South32 GEMCO mining operation means the specialised fire and emergency services […]

The Pacific Helmets BR9 is a popular and versatile head protection platform that accommodates a wide range of accessories. Follow along with us as we fit the Pacific Helmets approved, Pac Fire Earmuffs to a Pacific Helmets BR9 Wildland Firefighting Helmet. You can watch it video in this window, by click the play button or […]