Compliance Group, a leading provider of safety and regulatory compliance services announced the appointment of Scott McKay as the Managing Director for its Fire division. McKay is a seasoned and established leader in the fire and security space, bringing over…
Allegion Uk Unveils New Fire Door Hardware Installation And Maintenance Logbook
In support of greater fire safety standards, Allegion UK has announced the launch of its new Fire Door Hardware Logbook, a practical guide designed to assist responsible persons with hardware installation and maintenance. Allegion has unveiled its latest customer resource…
New study reveals diet’s potential to reduce cancer risk among UK firefighters
A new peer-reviewed scientific paper by Bristol-based firefighter Ben Jones has just been published in Nutrition Research Reviews, a journal from Cambridge University Press The review highlights the unique biological challenges posed by fireground contaminants and evaluates whether specific foods…
UK fire & rescue services pay out over £6m in compensation to claims made against them since 2020
Both firefighters and members of the public can be affected by the negligence of a fire service, which can lead to them lodging a claim and receiving compensation from the service. Figures obtained by No Win No Fee Solicitors Co…
Fire safety in hotels
Fire safety in hotels has garnered increased attention following a series of high-profile incidents. The year started with the tragic hotel fire in Turkey in which 78 people tragically lost their lives. It was global news. Closer to home many…
Thatcham Research helps Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service practice safe EV extrication
Thatcham Research recently welcomed Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) to its Berkshire HQ to enhance its crews’ incident response approach to modern vehicles. The Thatcham Research crash team provided and prepared a modern vehicle, previously used for research…
How is the new 11m trigger for fire sprinklers in residential developments working out?
What is the 11m trigger and why was it introduced? The commercial market has always overshadowed the residential market for sprinklers, despite the reflective real-estate markets being the other way around. Fire sprinklers have been around since the early 1800s.…
The Firefighters Podcast episode #327: Decision-making and teamwork in high-pressured environments with Dr Nikki Power
Dr Nikki Power is a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Psychology. Researching teamwork, interoperability and decision-making in extreme environments. Her Research focuses on teamwork, interoperability and the socio-cognitive processes involved in decision-making and teamwork in high-pressure work environments. She has researched…
Sprinklers In Care Homes
Ritchie O Connell, BAFSA’s Wales representative, says that the forthcoming changes to Approved Document B in regard to sprinklers in care homes in England are welcome but well overdue On 2 September 2024, Rushanara Ali MP, the Parliamentary Under Secretary…
AWG Fittings launches TurboStrike: the future of fire nozzles
AWG have long been renowned for their premium firefighting products, and over the years they have successfully redefined fire nozzle design and functionality. Their flagship product, the TurboSpritze, has dominated the German market for over 20 years. Building on this…