There are standards, then there are standards – the latter need not be complied with! Part 1
The motivation for this two-part article arose from an observation overheard in a meeting when…
NFCC continues to support FRSs through Covid vaccination
On Friday, 31 January 2020, the first case of Covid-19 was confirmed in the UK.…
Spinning plates
The fire-safety industry recognises Fire and Rescue Services have multiple responsibilities when it comes to…
Challenges of Continuous Professional Development for on-water and flood search and rescue using small rescue craft
Researching Continuous Professional Development for conducting water and flood search and rescue (SAR) using small…
Wireless can overcome the challenges of unsafe cladding
Over three years after the Grenfell Tower fire, the fallout is still rarely out of…
Wildfire research – from the ground up
Having worked for many years in both land management and the fire and rescue service…
Fire safety law: where are we now?
Over three and a half years since the tragedy at Grenfell, the new fire safety…
How to choose structural firefighting gear that reduces the impact of heat stress
A firefighter needs to evaporate about 1 litre of sweat per hour to be able…
How to fireproof historic buildings to ensure our past has a future
General construction companies are well aware of the basic fire-safety procedures which need to be…
The benefits of DESMI onboard firefighting systems
In marine applications, DESMI’s FineFog™ Fixed Water-Based Firefighting systems offer a safe, low-pressure alternative. After…
Fit for action
Roger Startin, Joint Managing Director of Bristol Uniforms, looks at the importance of high-quality, well-fitting…
Going carbon zero and social value a must for fire services
It has become abundantly clear that climate change will have an increasing impact on emergency…
Fire safety for tall buildings: meeting BS 8629 with confidence
In the wake of the Grenfell tragedy, the fire industry had a duty to respond.…
Battery-powered rescue tools
‘This is much heavier than our previous equipment.’ ‘What do I do if I forget…
Canine assets
Since the first fire-investigation dog in the UK appeared in West Midlands Fire Service in…
Fire safety: building services penetrations
Fire safety, competency and the way we build post-Grenfell has become a major industry focus.…
Crowd source
Someday soon, crowds will once again be a defining feature of the human experience. When…
The future of realistic firefighter training: balancing safety and protecting the environment
This article discusses how ‘realism’ has become one of the most important elements of modern…
