Fire Alarms Installed at Ice Hotel
January 9, 2014
Sweden’s world-famous ICEHOTEL – constructed entirely of ice – was recently ordered to install fire alarms.
Firefighters Set to Strike Again on 13 November
November 11, 2013
Firefighters in England and Wales are set to strike again on 13th November, as the row with the government over retirement age and pensions continues.
Firefighters Set to Stage Two More Strikes in Pensions Row
October 28, 2013
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced further firefighters’ strikes across England and Wales as negotiations with the government and fire employers continue over proposed changes to retirement age and pension rights.
New Penalties for Non-emergency Lift Rescues
October 15, 2013
London Fire Brigade has announced that councils and businesses will face tough new penalties if they persistently call 999 to deal with non-emergency lift call outs.
Firefighters Set to Strike Again on 19th October 2013
October 15, 2013
Firefighters in England and Wales are set to strike again on Saturday, 19th October 2013 over government pension offers. The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced the strike will last for five hours, between 18.30 and 23.30.
Fire Brigades Union Strike Action on 25th September
September 24, 2013
The Fire Brigades Union will be taking strike action in England and Wales on Wednesday, 25th September, between midday and 4pm, over the government’s pension offer. During this time, the reaction times of the Fire Service may be delayed and so, the need for proactive fire risk management becomes even more important.
764 Premises Non-Compliant in Scottish Fire Safety Audits
September 19, 2013
The Scottish Government has published data on Scotland’s eight Fire and Rescue Services.
CFOA Plans to Improve Enforcement of Fire Safety Regulations
August 15, 2013
The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) last week announced its commitment to work with businesses to improve how fire safety regulations are enforced.
FIA Publishes New Guidance on Fire Safety Signs and Notices
August 15, 2013
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has launched a new guide to assist building managers, facility managers, duty holders and responsible persons in meeting the requirements for fire safety signs and notices as detailed within the Health & Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 and relevant British Standards.
Assessing the Aftermath of the Largest Fire in the West Midlands
July 2, 2013
Yesterday’s fire at a plastic recycling plant in the West Midlands, the largest fire witnessed in the area, has raised serious concerns over fire safety.