Upwardly mobile
The European Union is looking to implement a new emergency services system for calls made from mobile phones. Helen Argyros-Farrell reports
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Radio active
Philippe Meleard examines the scope of Firelink, the project to procure a wide-area network radio for the UK fire and rescue service
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A tight situation
Work in confined spaces requires a communication system based on a well researched risk assessment, says Andy Ibbetson
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The third way
Andrew Shiner reviews the three generations of halon replacements
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Effective delivery
Dr Peter Moore examines the issues relating to third-party attestation and certification of fixed extinguishing systems
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Venting solutions
Ken Simmons discusses the need to properly validate smoke ventilation solutions in firefighting shafts and residential lobbies
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Check points
Graham Ellicott stresses the importance of inspecting elements of passive protection during the design and construction of new buildings
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Constructive criticism
Proposed new regulations covering safety and management in the construction industry will devolve responsibility to clients and designers, explains David Cowles
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Staying power
Nathan Hewitt discusses the need for a fire engineer to remain with a project until handover to ensure that all fire safety systems are programmed and commissioned correctly
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Fault finding
FP&FEJ
reports on the latest findings on the evacuation and collapse of the World Trade Center
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Fundamental change
Newly released Government research recommends changes in building codes and fire and rescue service operational procedures. FP&FEJ reports
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Legal mechanisms
Rosemarie Everton outlines some concerns over the implementation and enforcement of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
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Discussing disaster
Contingency planning was the focus of much attention at the annual research event at the Fire Service College
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