The right vocation
The fire and rescue sector is building a qualifications structure that addresses both technical knowledge and practical competence. Cliff Sear reports
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The sharpest tool
Practitioners and managers from UK fire services have been receiving training in the effective use of the Fire Service Emergency Cover Toolkit – a key tool underpinning community risk planning. Fiona Cocks reports
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Access code
Angela Davies explores the training implications of the new building fire safety standard, BS 9999, due to be published later this year
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Sector skills
Stefan Hay discusses the skills gap in the fire industry and initiatives to improve training for installers of fire detection and emergency systems
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Business limits
The limitations of fire safety training material and the need for professional advice are discussed by Ken Day
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Support service
Paul Williams outlines Arup Fire's approach to supporting employees through an IFE-approved training scheme
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Train to gain
The provision of training and information on workplace fire safety is essential to protect both people and the material investments of a business. Sue Tyley explains
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Leading edge
Mark Huckerby looks at the role of Lead Fire Authority Partnership Schemes in ensuring fire safety in companies with multiple outlets
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Crisis point
John Basinger explores why organisations can fail in a crisis and the steps needed to ensure business resilience
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Setting priorities
Those responsible for building fire safety should give more consideration to the threat of arson, as new guidance from the FPA explains. Adair Lewis reports
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Next generation
Richard Gann outlines the work of the Next Generation Fire Suppression Program for aircraft and its wider implications for suppression technology
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Library resources
The private Wormsley Library and its historic contents are protected from fire by an inert gas extinguishing system. Alan Neenan and Paul Ellis explain
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Coming clean
Recent tests examined the performance of clean agent suppression systems in extinguishing electrical fires in telecom and data processing facilities. Mark Robin explains
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