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Imperative of continuous improvement in fire safety

Following recent changes to the Approved Document B (ADB) and the impending introduction of the…

It’s time to prioritise cross-learning and collaboration

Hayley Burgess, International President of the Institution of Fire Engineers, provides an insightful update on…

The importance of certification in construction: safety, cost and the future

Chad McLean, Certification Manager at Warringtonfire Australia, discusses the importance of standardising the adoption of…

A 500-tonne dump truck which is used for mining and is fuelled by hydrogen and lithium-ion batteries.
The hazmat challenge of achieving net zero

On 27 June 2019, the UK Government officially set a target to achieve net-zero greenhouse…

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A resilient and adaptable fire industry in a time of turmoil?
In the current world climate, it seems impossible to know or predict what is going…
Federation launches national blueprint for fire safety

Working with industry leaders, the Fire Sector Federation has launched an initiative calling for wider…

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Review, reflect and plan – the emergence of the future fire and rescue service

As I write this editorial the country has been enjoying a spell of particularly warm…

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A more flexible and extended role for the fire and rescue service to deliver community safety
The latest call for ‘Fire Reform’ has just concluded its consultation period. It comes amidst…
Legislative change is only the first step to a fire-safe future

Opening a consultation on ‘Reforming our Fire and Rescue Service’ notably has coincided with new…