Qualified for the job?
Frazer Argyros-Farrell reports on the CFPA Europe Diploma in fire prevention and National Occupational Standards.
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Equal opportunities
James Snowdon argues that both whole-time and part-time firefighters should be trained to the same standard of competence.
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Primary attack
Paul Grimwood argues that UK brigades should adopt a safer and more effective flow-rate on primary attack hose-lines.
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Oil essentials
Simon Lo Chun-man describes how a new package of training will ensure an adequate emergency response to oil depot fires in Hong Kong.
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Well covered
Adequate fire protection for recessed downlights will ensure the integrity of ceilings, says Malcolm Brown.
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Setting the seal
Richard Sellman outlines new European requirements for fire sealants that the building industry will face in the near future.
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Steel under scrutiny
The fire performance of structural steel is being increasingly called into question, says Anna Scothern.
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Spill over
Roger Harrison and Michael Spearpoint present a simplified spill plume calculation which includes the effects of balconies and downstands.
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Public relations
Dr Jaki Lilly, Dr Ferhana Hashem and Allan Hughes evaluate how UK fire services are working with local communities to increase diversity and improve fire safety.
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Attack minded
Attacks on fire crews in the West Midlands have been halved following the success of a fire service project. Trevor Hadley reports.
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Enforcement advice
The Chief Fire Officers’ Association has developed a range of policies, procedures and guidance to support brigades in enforcing the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. Paul Anderson reports.
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Economic forces
FP& FEJ
reports on a new statistical analysis of the cost of fire to the economy.
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A shared problem
Rosemarie Everton examines the law as it applies to houses in multiple occupation.
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House rules
As the Housing Act comes into force, landlords will have increased responsibility for the safety of their tenants. Elizabeth Brogan reports.
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Control column
FiReControl managers have provided a progress report on the move to regional control centres. FP& FEJ reports.
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Competence achieved
Paul Richardson explains how the IFE’s initial professional development requirements feed into the new UK fire service competence-based role maps.
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IFE AGM Conference & Exhibition - preview
THIS YEAR’S Annual General Meeting (AGM), Conference and Exhibition – the 82nd in the Institution’s history – promises to be an enjoyable, stimulating and memorable experience.
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Buy into the future
Industry should not fear the National Procurement Strategy, say fire service leaders. FP& FEJ reports
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