The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) will be supporting Fire Safety Scotland at the SEC in Glasgow on 12-13 September. In addition to welcoming visitors to its stand, the Association will be hosting a seminar on the first day of the…
NFCC Chair responds to the latest Home Office fire statistics
Following the publication of the Home Office fire statistics for England covering 2017/18 (up until March 2018), the Chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council has voiced his concern about the increase in incidents, at a time when all fire…
London Fire Brigade Concerns That New Government product safety strategy doesn’t address lethal design flaws
While the London Fire Brigade welcomes the Government’s new strategy for product safety, there could still be dangerous products in homes across the UK unless design loopholes are closed up for good. The first strategy for the Office for Product Safety…
London Fire Brigade Use Innovative Product to Help Saves London School
Sticky science’ saves London school from fire London Firefighters used a new glue like liquid to save a school in Twickenham from burning down and they are the first crews in Europe to use this unique scientific breakthrough. Crews were…
UK Member of Parliament James Brokenshire moves to review building regulations fire safety guidance
The UK government has clarified building regulations fire safety guidance, following recommendations made by Dame Judith Hackitt, and is seeking views on the revisions in a consultation launched on Thursday 19 July. The Secretary of State for Communities, Rt Hon James Brokenshire…
Salford University Student Supports Crews at Saddleworth Moor Fire
A student set to graduate from the University of Salford has been providing support to fire crews fighting the blaze on Saddleworth Moor. Vanessa Hughes, who has just completed a degree in Sports Science, has spent the last nine months…
Large Fire at Somerset Waste Site
Crews from stations across East Somerset in the South West faced intense smoke and heat at a fire they attended on Sunday 1st July. The fire, involving around 10,000 used tyres and up to 8,000 litres of fuel, led to…
United Kingdom Fire and Rescue Services Dealing With Spate of Wildfires
After a sustained period of warm weather, Firefighters from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have spent many hours tackling wildland fires across the United Kingdom. In Lancashire, Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire that has been raging for five…
Jobs saved as A&F Sprinklers acquires Hall Fire Protection Ltd
Fire protection specialist A&F Sprinklers Ltd is continuing growth and industry dominance with the acquisition of Hall Fire Protection Ltd from administration. The sale secures the future of Hall’s 111 employees and its Greater Manchester site and strengthens the industry-leading…
Developing a safer future together
My role as Editor has provided the opportunity to broaden my fire-sector knowledge and the opportunity to see where, with shared knowledge and a common voice, fire professionals can make a difference to our overall built environment and to the…