HOT 2022: a thought leadership event for high-rise operational tactics
This October, the Capita-owned Fire Service College, together with event sponsor Elkhart Brass, will host HOT, a specialist thought leadership event focused on high-rise firefighting. The first of its kind, HOT is a two-day event on 21 and 22 October…
Firefighters evacuate Sunderland high rise as part of essential training exercise
Today firefighters from Sunderland-based TWFRS Community Fire Stations, practised vital evacuation procedures at Amble Tower in Sunderland. Over 30 crew members performed essential training procedures at Amble Tower operated by the Gentoo Group. These exercises are regularly played out throughout…
NFRS exercise with partners will test high-rise evacuations
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service will be carrying out a major training exercise, along with a range of partner organisations, at Pleasley Vale Business Park on Sunday, 26 September. The exercise, involving Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, Leicestershire Fire and…
Grenfell grant buys life-saving smoke curtains for NFRS
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters will soon be able to use smoke curtains to stop the spread of smoke to an escape route and help them rescue people from fires, particularly in high-rise buildings. The curtains, which are designed…
Free high-rise firefighting event
Fighting fires at height in high-rise buildings is a complex and challenging task for firefighters. Access, communications and effects of wind and gravity are just a few of the complicating factors in high-rise fires. The Tall Building Fire Safety Network…