Incident reports
Tony Prosser examines the implications of the catastrophic Blaina fire in 1996; Crews praised for Royal Marsden response
Research and development drives PPE innovation
Richard Storey looks at the current thinking driving PPE technology, comparing it with previous eras where necessity was often ‘the mother of invention’
Airport crash truck excels with tri-extinguishing capability
Higher levels of firefighting capability are being provided at Dresden airport according to Allison’s Riccardo Sardelli as the new airport crash tender is rolled out as part of the airport’s extension
New year, new challenges
Firebuy gives an overview of the projects currently underway in thePr curement area
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“In what can only be described as ‘a nightmare scenario’, such as Blaina, firefighters are under enormous pressure by onlookers and family to undertake action, whether or not they have the equipment and skills to do so”
Tony Prosser on the catastrophic Blaina fire in 1996
“The evacuation of complex premises is a challenge for any organisation. Safely evacuating a large number of sick and highly dependent patients, such as those in operating theatres and recovery wards, is an even greater challenge. Clearly, the Royal Marsden Hospital has taken its fire safety and business continuity responsibilities seriously”
CFOA President Steve McGuirk on last month’s blaze at London’s specialist cancer-care hospital
“A robust and demanding home market is undoubtedly one of the keys to the UK’s success in world markets. Another is the central role that the UK has played from earliest beginnings in shaping performance standards – first with the UK government’s Home Office in the 1970’s, then through the work of the BSI standards committees and then, in turn, the BSI’s influence on European standards bodies – an influence which is still felt strongly today”
Richard Storey on personal Protective equipment
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