Training to perform a Confined Space Rescue covers the entering and working in confined spaces in resources and infrastructure industries. It includes planning and preparing for entry of confined spaces, entry and working in confined spaces, exiting confined spaces and cleaning up. This type of emergency response training is appropriate for (but not restricted to) the [...]
The family and friends of an 11 year old autistic boy were overjoyed today when he was found after four days of being lost in Eildon bush land in Victoria. Volunteers, State Emergency Services personnel, the Victoria Police canine unit and mounted police had begun their fifth day of searching in the cold conditions, in [...]
The man who barricaded himself and a woman inside Southbank restaurant Ludlow for eight hours has been arrested. http://www.skynews.com.au/news/top-stories/2015/04/06/man-charged-over-melbourne-siege.html Diamond Protection Pty Ltd (Diamond) is a leading provider of security, emergency and training services. Established in 1995, this Australian owned and operated company is committed to leading the way – to be the standard of excellence. [...]
In Carolyn Archer's article for News Mail, Paramedic of 12 years Shannyn Bourke talks about the devastating consequences that are the result of minor distractions on the road, warning drivers for the upcoming long weekend. http://www.news-mail.com.au/news/crashes-no-accident/2593349/ Diamond Protection Pty Ltd (Diamond) is a leading provider of security, emergency and training services. Established in 1995, this Australian owned and [...]
Fire extinguishers work by eliminating contributing elements from the fire triangle. A CO2 fire extinguisher is distinguished by a black strip that runs around the top of the cylinder. This variety of extinguisher works by eliminating two fire triangle elements, heat and oxygen. They are suitable for use on two types of fires, flammable liquids [...]
A commonly performed procedure by Diamond Protection Security Officers and Security Guards when working at secure sites; industrial zones, events, high risk locations; is a vehicle security check. This type of procedure will enable you as a security officer to identify the car in question, the person driving it and their intentions. You will consider: [...]
During Diamond Protection First Aid courses, our qualified trainers teach participants about the condition known as shock. You may have heard the term many times, but what exactly is shock? Shock is one of the body’s defence responses which occurs when the body responds to a sudden drop in blood pressure. This may be caused [...]
Australia's mandatory data retention laws have passed in both houses, a movement that is being named a crucial building block in counter-terrorism investigations. "Mandatory metadata retention becomes law as Coalition and Labor combine" - Daniel Hurst, Political Correspondent - The Guardian
A qualified paramedic or First Aid officer will understand the necessity to read a person’s blood pressure if they are in certain situations. You will have no doubt experienced a Sphygmomanometer at your doctor’s office. This blood pressure reading tool works by restricting the flow to your arm and generating a reading on the connected [...]
"The 20th annual Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence organised by ASIAL will once again provide an opportunity to promote and acknowledge the outstanding achievements of security professionals around Australia. This year’s event will take on a global perspective with the launch of the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) in Australia. Part of a global [...]
