Fire & Rescue conference report
The new Fire Minister has told fire and rescue service leaders that they face a future of more local power but less funding. Rupert Gilbey reports
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IFE conference report
This year’s conference was dominated by calls for the fire industry to ‘jump on the sustainability train’ to influence change and protect communities
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Fire Professionals Survey
An exclusive survey for FRM gives an insight into the views of fire service operations managers on subjects ranging from cost savings to communications
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Inclusive needs
Does fire safety law adequately address the needs of disabled people living in flats in tall buildings Claire Wise investigates
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Intelligent design
A fully integrated building management system, which combines smoke control with other critical safety services, can create a more efficient, intelligent and cost-effective building. Chris Jones explains
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Action stations
Heather Challinor charts the success of an ongoing multi-million pound project to develop new community fre stations across Staffordshire
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Fail safe
Going for a promotion in the fire service can be a daunting exercise – and one that may not be successful every time. Hannah Vallance explains how candidates can handle any disappointment in a constructive manner
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Citizen insight
A rigorous and detailed understanding of citizens and communities is crucial in helping fire services to reduce the risk of household fires, devise communications campaigns and prioritise essential resources. Andrew Ward reports
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Tube challenge
Fire protection is central to the redeveloped King’s Cross tube station in London. Robin Edmunds outlines the detection and control system that supports its fire suppression solution
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The right credentials
Leigh Hill looks at the benefits of third-party certification and how everyone involved in a construction project needs to take responsibility for their duty of care
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Market confidence
With some less scrupulous firms out to make a quick buck in the fire protection and maintenance market, Graham Ellicott explains how third-party certification can give confidence in terms of quality of work and business integrity
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Third way
Niall Rowan puts forward the case for third-party certification of passive fire protection over ‘competent person’ schemes
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Independent action
John Brandwood comments on the broad issue of independent accreditation against the backdrop of the Fire Safety Order, fire detection and alarm system protocols and the latest Construction Products Directive
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