NFSN sprinkler supplement
This special supplement, produced to mark the ten-year anniversary of the UK National Fire Sprinkler Network, looks at its achievements over the past decade and future challenges in promoting fire sprinklers
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Great expectations
Firefighters often have to make split-second risk-based decisions, but how does this sit with public and professional expectations? Bill Gough examines the issue
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Heavy duty
A successful partnership that coordinates emergency services with vehicle recovery in difficult rescue scenarios may prompt UK-wide adoption, says Stuart Smith
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Wild frontiers
The Australian experience of planning for and responding to bushfires may hold useful lessons for other fire services facing the growing threat of wildfires. Mick Smith reports
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Radio times
UK fire and rescue services are undergoing a communications overhaul as they look to implement a new wide-area radio platform by 2010. Andy Cook explains
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Incident report
David Milen provides an overview of the incident management system deployed in the USA
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Pressure levels
The tactical use of positive pressure ventilation to assist high-rise firefighting operations is discussed by Gary West
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Case for concern
A court decision, now subject to appeal, has implications on whether fire services should train their employees on risks outside of their control. Andy Griffiths reports
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Safety refined
Assessing the emergency response capabilities at a major refinery in Romania has formed part of a drive to enhance safety in the country’s high-risk industries. Paul Frankland reports
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Signal intention
An updated policy aims to deliver sustained reductions in false alarms and unwanted fire signals in England and Wales, says Robert Thilthorpe
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Intelligent integration
Fully integrating building systems – including fire, security and access systems – can bring significant safety and business benefits. John Bateson explains
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Route planner
Directional sound is emerging as a key technology in ensuring quick and safe evacuations, says Mark Thomson
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Voice over
Bob Choppen reports on the possibilities and some of the pitfalls of voice-based alarm technology
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Through the loop
Don Scott brings news of a planned new European standard for visual alarms that could have far-reaching effects on loop-powered fire alarm installations
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