Drew Mountney

I’m Drew Mountney, Director of Melfire Fire and Electrical Service, a company I founded in 2004, dedicated to delivering high-quality fire and electrical services in Melbourne with a team of triple-qualified tradespersons and cutting-edge equipment.

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FIRE PUMP REPAIRS

Fire Pump Systems in Victoria: Why Licensing and Compliance Matter Fire pump systems are not ordinary pumps. They are critical life-safety infrastructure relied upon by sprinkler and hydrant systems during emergencies. In Victoria, fire pump systems are governed by a clear regulatory framework. This includes the Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations 2018. It also […]

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There’s probably something seriously wrong with me because over the years I’ve completed three apprenticeships.

Fire safety expertise is multifaceted, requiring specialized knowledge beyond routine maintenance. For critical fire engineering advice, building permits, and compliance with fire safety regulations, consult a registered Building Surveyor.

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FIRE PUMPS MELBOURNE

Diesel Fire Pump Engines: The Illusion of Compliance Let’s be clear: most fire pump systems in Australia are not designed—they are purchased. From a distance, a fire pump looks like a simple piece of equipment. A skid, an engine, a controller, some pipework. But in reality, it is a critical life safety system that sits at the

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Fire Hydrant Testing Melbourne

FIRE HYDRANT FLOW TESTING – MELBOURNE

Fire Hydrant Gauges Melbourne Testing: Micrometer M1104 in Action Accurate Fire Hydrant Gauge Testing in Melbourne: Using the Micrometer M1104 During a recent fire hydrant gauges Melbourne testing at a small apartment block, the Micrometer M1104 enabled efficient gauge readings without a Y Piece. This Melbourne testing setup allowed the system’s pumped hydrant to exceed

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Fire Hydrant Pressure Gauge

FIre HYDRANT PRESSURE GAUGES

AS2419 (YAP) mandates the inclusion of a pressure gauge with a gauge cock at each fire hydrant booster. The gauge cock enables easy removal and calibration checks against a known gauge every five years, essential for ensuring accuracy. Without a gauge cock, testing becomes challenging, potentially requiring system draining where isolation valves are unavailable, making

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