Roger Startin, Joint Managing Director of Bristol Uniforms, looks at the importance of high-quality, well-fitting…
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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…
Ensuring the safe operation of electric and hybrid electric vehicles
While the global transition towards a more sustainable environment, with increased use of renewable energy…
Global coalition launch standard on fire safety
More than three years after London’s Grenfell Tower cladding fire tragedy in June 2017, the…
