An open discipline
Simon Lay looks at the appeal of a career in a fire engineering practice and the challenges it can bring
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Theory into practice
Tony McParland outlines the training undertaken and skills gained during his fast-moving career as a fire engineer
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Beyond the borders
David Maeso is a graduate who has just started work as a fire engineer at a multidisciplinary practice. Here, he looks at the international career opportunities available
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Examining the future
IFE examinations are helping to support the attainment and assessment of competency in the fire service, says John Judd
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Professional interest
The role of the IFE in setting and maintaining professional standards in fire engineering is outlined by Louise Craig
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Engineering focus
Dave Sibert looks at the training needs of those involved in delivering, assessing or managing fire safety engineered buildings
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Strategic thinking
A new Publicly Available Specification provides guidance on the development of fire strategies. Paul Bryant reports
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Dyer consequences
David Milen recounts the emergency response at a hospital in Dyer, USA, during major flooding in August 2007
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Role models
The role of local authorities during incidents involving hazardous materials is outlined by Ian Skidmore
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Paint effects
Dave Haythornthwaite discusses the fire hazards associated with multi-layered paint, particularly when applied to walls and ceilings in the common areas of buildings
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Checks and balances
The certification process for fire detection and alarm systems and the role of electrical contractors is explored by Stefan Hay
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The third way
With competence underpinning the entire UK fire safety regime, third-party certification for the fire industry is becoming essential. Peter Bollons explains
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Testing issues
Niall Rowan explores the challenges facing testing, inspection and certification organisations in Europe
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Fault finding
With the incidence of faulty cables rising, Dr Jeremy Hodge examines the issues and risks associated with the fire performance of cable
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