Economic action
With the UK facing a slow recovery from the economic recession, the Association of British Insurers has issued a call for action to tackle the spiralling cost of fire
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Local focus
From pandemics to fire safety, the emergency planning challenges facing local authorities across England and Wales were explored at a recent conference. Rupert Gilbey reports
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Similar solutions
In the wake of a tragic blaze in a Russian nightclub, Andrew Brown looks at four other disasters which offer similar fire safety lessons
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Pandemic planning
Last year’s outbreak of swine flu showed that the risk of a pandemic flu is global and ever-present. Jim Sideras outlines the role of fire services in preparing businesses and critical services in communities
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Absence management
One of the main threats to fire services in the midst of a major incident is staff absence. Aaron Ross explains how data and communications can be used to manage staffing and resource issues
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Fit for the future
When it comes to fire detection and alarm systems in residential flats, it is important to get installation right first time and reduce false alarms. Graham Ellicott explains
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Natural resources
The fire strategy for protecting the innovative ‘cocoon’ at the Natural History Museum’s Darwin Centre is outlined by Andy Nicholson
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