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
You’ve heard that the Fire & Rescue Service is encouraging businesses to reduce the number of extinguishers they have. Is this right?
Published 18.12.2017
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
A number of Fire & Rescue Services (FRS) have stopped responding to automatic fire alarm (AFA) systems at certain times of the day. What’s prompted this move and how might it affect you?
Published 21.06.2011
A recent fire at a Cornish hotel raised significant safety issues which all businesses should be aware of. What happened and what lessons can you learn from this incident?
Published 08.10.2007
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
All is not well at the fire & rescue service (FRS). Significant restructuring and cuts are causing major problems. How might this affect you?
Published 14.10.2013
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
Our contact at the Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) has informed us that they are following the same enforcement principles as the HSE. What are they and will this make it easier to deal with a fire
inspector if one turns up on your site?
Published 23.02.2009
We’ve been informed that, in some regions, the Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) has been on a recruitment drive. What could this mean for your business?
Published 07.03.2009