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Raising the bar for building safety standards

In the aftermath of the Grenfell fire in 2017, the government asked Dame Judith Hackitt…

Who is responsible?
I make no apology for starting my comment with another reference to the Grenfell Tower…
The drone revolution: unlocking the next level

Drones are changing public safety operations for the better. No emergency service around the world…

The ‘Rolls-Royce’ of fire protection?

The government has released its proposals for the new building safety regulatory system and a…

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Grenfell two years on

I have always felt that only lazy journalists and broadcasters relied on anniversaries for inspiration…

Experience, technology and people

It would have been hard to miss the devastating scenes in Paris last month as…

The value of competence

One of the outcomes of the Hackitt review of Building Regulations was a concern regarding…

WFS has an incredible network of regional members, taking part in general get-togethers, organised development opportunities and regular meetings, and helps to fulfil the objectives of WFS and most importantly, help support its members.
In the news again

It seems that the British Fire & Rescue Service with its multiple skills, dedication and…

Scrutiny must deliver improvement

Phase 1 of the Grenfell Inquiry concluded on 12 December 2018. In a statement, Chairman…

Learning and leading

During my career in the Fire and Rescue Service I have seen many types of…