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Crisis response to attacks on chemical infrastructures
In this exclusive report, critical incident response expert Geoff Williams
surveys the risks facing chemical infrastructures and presents a comprehensive suite of response options and training by integrating corrective solutions

Bariatric moving and handling for the emergency services
Dr Huw Martin Thomas reports on methods of handling very large individuals which is presenting problems for fire and rescue services

Reigniting the partnership schemes
A recent and significant agreement has been achieved as part of the partnership between Tyne andWear Fire and Rescue Service and Sainsbury’s PLC, reports Mark Gerrard

Building for the future of the service in Hants
A special report on Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service’s new Fleet Maintenance Centre
National RPE – first framework agreement
Programme Director CFO Paul Hayden outlines the framework agreement for SCBA

In This Section:
“Tacit technology is now where the chemical industry need it to be, ie striving to make the tasks safer for people living and/or working near or in highly dangerous environments”
Crisis response expert Geoff Williams on responding to attacks on chemical infrastructures
“Although the Promove was not designed specifically for moving bariatric individuals it was modified at the suggestion of Fire Service staff for the purpose”
Dr Huw Martin Thomas on handling Individuals
“All of these benefits fit well with our strategic goals and objectives. There are areas of mutual benefit yet to be explored
Sainsbury’s have already committed to various suggested initiatives”
Mark Gerrard on Tyne and Wear’s partnership with Sainsbury’s
“I remain of the view that we have the finest fleet of fire and rescue vehicles in the UK, fitted out, managed and maintained to the highest level by our team of excellent engineers and I believe that HRH went away suitably impressed by what he learned”
DCFO Alan House on Hampshire’s fleet maintainence centre
“The framework agreement is designed to provide fire and rescue authorities with an easy-to-use method of obtaining SCBA without having to go through prolonged European procurement procedures and carry out detailed trials”
CFO Paul Hayden on the RPE framework agreement

 
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