Community targets
The FBU has called for a national strategy to tackle the problem of attacks against UK firefighters. Fire Risk Management reports
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Under attack
The FBU report on violence against fire crews underlines the need for fire service employers to protect their staff. Noel Walsh explains
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Court hearing
With prosecutions under the Fire Safety Order growing in number, Warren Spencer offers a lawyer’s view of court action in this area
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Leading change
Launched a few months ago, the National Leadership Programme for the fire service closely links leadership development with career progression. Helen Argyros-Farrell reports
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Green thinking
Jim Marsden explores the role of the fire and rescue community in reducing the carbon footprints of fires and protecting the environment
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Sustainable energy
The links between fire safety and sustainability are explored by David Charters and Jeremy Fraser-Mitchell
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Environmental designs
Steven Cooper examines the role of fire engineering in environmentally sustainable building design
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Climate connection
US research has found that climate may have a bigger influence on the frequency and severity of wildfires than previously thought. Gail Wells offers an overview
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Safe crossing
The new Tyne Tunnel Crossing will be the first tunnel in the UK to incorporate state-of-the-art fire safety measures. Mick Nielsen reports
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Detecting a leak
An investigation into a tank leak at a Manchester petrol station has raised concerns over public safety and the monitoring of fuel stock levels. Russ James reports
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Hazard information
A specialist unit for improving responses to hazmat incidents, particularly at high-risk sites, is being set up by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service. Sam Grady reports
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