Political points
A Parliamentary Select Committee has attacked the Government’s handling of key fire and rescue projects. Rupert Gilbey reports
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Self regard
Fire authorities in England are currently scrutinising their service delivery using a new self-assessment toolkit. FP&FEJ reports
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Health centre
Key issues affecting fire safety managers in the healthcare sector were discussed at a recent conference in Newcastle. Glenn Tomkins reports
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Ground control
Sports ground management should draw up effective contingency plans to ensure the safety of spectators and staff. Malcolm Collier reports
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Sporting life
Most modern sports stadia have concourses to encourage spectators to arrive early and ease congestion, but concerns are growing over the safety of these design features, as
Ken Scott explains
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Air traffic control
Tony Cash examines the issues relating to the safety of aviation at motor sport venues
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Know the drill
Evacuation drills should be as realistic as possible and tailored to the specific premises, says the British Fire Consortium
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Shop around
It is essential that sprinklers are installed in covered shopping centres, argues Jon Barrett
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Keep the faith
Pat Cronin reports on an innovative approach to fire detection and voice evacuation adopted by Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
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Historic solutions
Paul Bryant reports on the use of fire engineering solutions for historic buildings
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Changing times
Historic premises and changes in the use of buildings pose challenges for the fire safety engineer, says Dr Eric Marchant
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Position of Trust
Steve Hamm explains how Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service is working with the National Trust to improve fire safety management at its heritage properties
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Air conditioning
Mark Knighton outlines an oxygen-reduced technology that significantly reduces fire risks in applications such as heritage premises and archives
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Light maintenance
Barry Williams stresses the need for regular maintenance and testing of emergency lighting systems
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Line of sight
Alex Jackson reviews changes in legislation and technology related to torches and lighting used by firefighters in potentially explosive atmospheres
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