Professional network
Better efforts to bring together the various sides of the fire engineering profession were discussed at the IFE conference in July. FP&FEJ reports
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Trading places
A legal watershed was due this year in the way fire authorities in England run commercial operations – but
the future is now uncertain. Richard Cox explains
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Engineering findings
Martin Shipp asks whether fire investigations in fire engineered buildings are significantly different from those in traditional buildings
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A case for investigation
A robust business case for fire investigation will ensure that its valuable contribution is recognised, argues Brian Tregunna
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Deliberate measures
The USA is leading the way in the fight against arson. Tim Humphreys examines what lessons can be learned for the UK
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Passing it on
A wide range of fire and arson investigation issues were debated at the recent Live, Learn, Pass It On international conference. Mike Kelter reports
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Body blow
The phenomenon of self-sustaining human combustion can pose difficult questions for fire investigators, as David Needham and Bryan Docherty explain
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School business
Ian Rawlings explains how fire risk assessment and control measures can help keep schools in business
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Inspired designs
When it comes to schools,
fire engineers should be prepared to challenge the norms and provide inspirational and practical designs, says Steven Cooper
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Passive lessons
A holistic solution that includes extra passive fire protection can help reduce fire risks in schools. Wilf Butcher explains
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High stakes
Peter Kristenson looks at high-expansion foam and its role in fighting fires in high-risk environments
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Castle defence
Corgarff Castle is thought to be the first Scheduled Ancient Monument in the UK to be fitted with automatic fire suppression. Stewart Kidd reports
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Liquid assets
Yiannis Levendis and Michael Delichatsios explore the merits of liquid nitrogen as an alternative for extinguishing industrial fires
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