The coroner who led the inquest into the Penhallow Hotel fire has raised concerns on the new fire safety regime. Is this likely to force a change of approach from the Fire & Rescue Service. If
so, what’s on the cards?
Published 18.09.2009
The fire & rescue service has published statistics detailing which types of business are being inspected and where the problems lie. What’s to know?
Published 24.10.2014
If you had any doubts about how strong the links between the HSE, the local authorities and the Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) are, a recent event should dispel them completely. What’s to know?
Published 12.11.2010
For the first time, a jury has convicted a defendant of breaches of fire legislation. Why did the FRS decide to take the case to Crown Court?
Published 05.03.2012
National retailer, Poundstretcher, has recently been prosecuted by the Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) for numerous breaches of fire safety legislation. What did it get wrong and how should you avoid
falling into a similar trap?
Published 03.12.2010
The government has announced that the HSE and local authorities will be banned from completing safety inspections of low-risk premises. What’s to know?
Published 24.09.2012
Following a prosecution in March 2015, a fire station manager has warned businesses to beware of those offering fire services without the necessary credentials. What should you look out for?
Published 11.05.2015
If your staff have a habit of hitting the “silent” button on your fire alarm system without checking that it’s actually a false alarm, they might want to think twice in future. Why is this?
Published 04.05.2011
New guidance has been issued by the HSE in an attempt to tackle a fear of prosecution within the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS). But how does this fit with other recent developments and will it have
an effect on how it operates?
Published 04.05.2011
Because of the large number of false alarms, some Fire & Rescue Services are reviewing their responses. What’s likely to happen and how should you prepare for any changes?
Published 18.11.2010