Fire Safety: Prioritising Prevention and Protection
Presented by Sharon Thomas
Presented by Sharon Thomas
Fire alarms play an important role in fire safety, alerting people to danger and allowing time to evacuate. Aico is supporting the sector by providing alarms, technology and training to the industry.
Smoke inhalation during a fire can be extremely dangerous and affect our long-term health. UK manufacturer, Elta, produces smoke fans, which provide emergency smoke extraction inside a fire danger zone. Providing peace of mind for building occupants and a safer space for firefighters.
Residential fires can have a devastating impact on people, their wider families, and properties. FireAngel's technology facilitates swift alerts and early warning insights to help prevent disasters, enabling housing associations to be proactive in risk mitigation.
Fire safety in buildings is important to protect both people and the security of a property. Marshall Fire is a fire safety engineering consultancy providing professional services and industry expertise for the lifecycle of buildings.
In a fire, smoke kills fast, making its rapid removal crucial. Vent Engineering’s life-saving smoke ventilation systems clear smoke, improve visibility, and give people vital time to escape. Discover how they are creating safer buildings and saving lives across the UK.
The sector faces pressing challenges, including the need for improved regulations, enhanced qualifications, and higher safety standards in fire prevention systems. Ian Moore, CEO of the Fire Industry Association, discussed the work that the organisation is doing to promote, improve and perfect fire protection methods, devices, services and apparatus.
Approved by the Fire Industry Association.
The fire safety sector continues to encounter challenges, such as the demand for stronger regulations and enhanced safety and competency standards. Dr. Gavin Dunn, Chief Executive of the Fire Protection Association, shares how the industry is evolving to meet these needs, how the sector is supporting sustainability and how the FPA is supporting its members.
Approved by the Fire Protection Association.
Improving public awareness and setting higher standards in fire safety is key to saving lives. Steve Hamm and Paul Trew from the Institution of Fire Engineers, discuss the importance of collaboration to ensure safer communities, the role that professional standards play in ensuring positive outcomes within the fire industry, and how the public can have confidence in fire safety moving forward.
Approved by the Institution of Fire Engineers.
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Sharon is a television journalist who has been working in the industry for twenty years. She can currently be seen on screen as a reporter and presenter in a variety of roles at ITN. Previously Sharon has worked for the BBC and Sky News, a number of radio stations and written for various publications.
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