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Snub for sprinklers in schools putting pupils’ lives at risk, insurer warns

Zurich Municipal warns that inconsistent fire safety standards are putting children’s lives and education at risk.

Gateway to Hades

Science and Technology Correspondent Dr Dave Sloggett looks at how emerging machine learning techniques can help plan response to forest fires and related climate change induced emergencies.

Near miss: A personal reflection on the second firefighters’ national strike of 2002-2004

As Fire Brigades Union members decide whether to accept the revised pay offer, Senior Correspondent Tony Prosser reflects on the damage caused by the last national pay strike.

The culture problem: How can we maintain trust in our Fire and Rescue Service?

Features Editor Lorna King continues her investigation into service culture.

“I consider myself really lucky”: What happens when services cultivate the right culture

Following our coverage of the London Fire Brigade culture review, Features Editor Lorna King reports on services that are getting it right and asks what the secrets are to fostering an inclusive and empowering culture.

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