Not from the fire, from the truck: Protecting firefighters from diesel exhaust

20 Aug 2026
Workforce
Diesel exhaust, fire station air quality, and the regulatory shift arriving December 2026. Diesel exhaust contains diesel particulate matter (DPM) a Group 1 carcinogen linked to cancer, present in fire stations just as on any industrial site. From 1 December 2026, Australia's first legally enforceable DPM exposure limit takes effect. This session covers the science, the regulation, and how Nederman's direct source capture systems, proven locally and across New Zealand, give fire services a practical path to compliance.
Speakers
Derek Wardrobe
Derek Wardrobe, Managing Director - Nederman Australia