Reputational risk is something that is often linked to commercial and global organisations but is now a key factor in how public services are managed, including fire and rescue services (FRS). Having worked in both fire and rescue services and…
Luton Airport car park blaze: a final call for sprinklers
The fire that destroyed an unsprinklered airport terminal car park caused disruption to tens of thousands of passengers, left hundreds stranded at the airport, and impacted close to 1,500 cars. With significant fires in multi-storey car parks over the last…
Can artificial intelligence (AI) be used in fire safety?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an aspect of technology that holds both many advantages and pitfalls for the fire-safety community and general public, but it’s one we can’t ignore. So, what can we expect from its use in fire safety? Fire…
Could this be another Cameron House Hotel?
I recently stayed in a hotel in Wales for a short break with my wife and one of the first things that occurred to me was how similar this hotel appeared to be to the Cameron House Hotel in Scotland…
What has gone wrong with fire safety in the UK – Part 2: fire and rescue services
As a community service that is funded by the taxpayer, I feel that the public deserve a better deal and one that is more open, honest and transparent and one that works with the consumer and fire protection industry. Many…
What has gone wrong with Fire Safety in the UK? Part 1
I have spent nearly 60 years in the fire and safety profession and in this article we look at some of my experiences and lessons learnt. We consider how we can learn from other countries, the black art of fire…