New tool for the job
A toolkit is being developed to help fire and rescue authorities assess their operational effectiveness. Glenn Tomkins reports
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Engineering a successful career
Helen Bird reports from the Institution of Fire Engineers’ Graduate Lecture 2006
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School solutions
Changes in the design and use of schools mean that alternative fire safety solutions might be needed. James Lane reports
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Teaching aid
Stuart Blackie explains how insurers can assist with the design and ongoing management of school buildings
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Extra-curricular activities
Graham Ellicott calls on building designers to install extra passive fire protection in schools
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Face value
The right cladding system can help prevent fires in schools from spreading, argues Paul Jones
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The sprinkler lesson
The benefits of sprinklers in schools are increasingly being recognised, says Bob Whiteley
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Schools for the future
New guidance from the Chief Fire Officers’ Association says the time is right to invest in sprinkler systems in new schools. Barbara Kay reports
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User friendly
Nick Troth provides an overview of a new report on the uses and benefits of sprinklers
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Finding favour
Dominic Goble and Stan Ames argue that the fire investigation discipline has never been so dynamic
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Suspicious minds
Updated guidance sets out the roles and responsibilities of fire and police officers when investigating suspicious fires. FP&FEJ reports
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Behind the scenes
Patrick Cox outlines a structured approach to investigating fire scenes
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Holding court
The Register of Forensic Practitioners enables UK fire investigators to demonstrate their professional competence to the courts and others. Alan Kershaw explains
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Laying down the law
Dominic Goble explores some of the legal issues relating to fire and arson investigations
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Chapter and verse
Peter Mansi reports on the growth of the UK Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators
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Special delivery
John Judd outlines plans to develop a revitalised IFE special interest group in fire investigation
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Looking forward
Mick Gardiner charts the advances made in fire investigation training over the last few decades
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