A selection of news and CPD opportunities for members and fellow professionals.
Fire Sector Federation updates on pathway to competency for risk assessors
THE FIRE Sector Federation has just issued a timely update on the pathway to competency for fire risk assessors. This development follows on from the Fire Risk Assessors Working Group having produced the Benchmark Standard, which is itself supported by the Federation.
UK “woefully underprepared” to face increasing threat of wildfires
A NEW report into wildfire resilience, published by the Fire Brigades Union, uncovers a “dangerous” lack of UK-wide strategy, planning and investment. The report reveals the extent of the fragmentation and under-resourcing of Fire and Rescue Services.
Fire doors explained: A beginner’s guide
How fire doors differ from regular doors, where to install them and how to choose doors with the right spec.
Lack of knowledge over faulty doors leading to under-reporting, according to new research
Over half (57%) of the UK public wouldn’t be able to spot a problem with a fire door, leading to a failure to report issues, new research from the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has revealed.
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Join us for the next FSM webinar with Tio on 26 October 2023 at 10.30am, to get an insight into how digital fire records are transforming education, hospitality & property management.
FIA Lead of the Digital Records Task Group Jason Hill invites fire safety professionals from the Education, Hospitality & Property Management sectors to a discussion on how digital records are changing how compliance is documented and achieved.
We will be exploring case studies from many organisations such as the NHS, MOD, Church of England, Manchester Metropolitan University, Salvation Army, UK Atomic Energy Authority, Enterprise Rent-a-car, Caterpillar, Arsenal FC and P&O Ferries.
We will be looking at:
• The current unique challenges faced by each industry
• How trend-setting organisations are solving these with digital tools
• The 5-step playbook for digitally transforming fire safety in less than 30 days
The Whys and Wherefores of Voice Alarm Systems – 11 October 2023 at 10.30 am-11.30 am – Register to attend
Risky Business: Calling for Safe Evacuation – 19 October 2023 at 10.30 am-11.30 am – Register to attend
How Digital Fire Records Are Transforming Education, Hospitality and Property Management – 26 October 2023 at 10.30 am-11.30 am – Register to attend
Proving Compliance: Testing Fire Detectors and Reporting Results – 2 November 2023 at 10.30 am-11.30 am – Register to attend
Staying Safe with Compressed Gases – 9 November 2023 at 10.30 am-11.30 am – Register to attend