The planning, conduct and evaluation of emergency exercises in rail transport
February 1, 2024
Dr Tony Cash, an independent chartered Engineer and International President of the Rail Industry Fire Association sets out top considerations for the planning, design and conduct of major emergency exercises in rail transport. Read More
‘Consistent stream of queries’ on fire performance cables
September 20, 2023
Questions around correct cabling in critical applications is an ongoing issue for supply chains and decision makers, say AEI Cables. Read More
Lone worker safety enhanced in the US following new partnership with UK-based safety app
March 31, 2023
Lone worker safety is being enhanced in the US through a new partnership with a UK-based company to improve access to advice and emergency help when needed. Read More
Manchester Arena Inquiry latest: “Devastating conclusion” as Volume 3 report highlights significant missed opportunities
March 2, 2023
The latest on the Public Inquiry into the Manchester Arena attack, where 22 people died on 22 May 2017 - with Volume 3 of the Report now published. Read More
Manchester Arena Volume 2 Report highlights uncoordinated and risk averse response from emergency services
November 17, 2022
Volume 2 of the report of the inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing examines the response of the emergency services. Read More
Fire services across UK donate kit and equipment to support Ukrainian firefighters
March 16, 2022
Fire services across the UK are donating thousands of items of kit and equipment to support firefighters on the frontline in Ukraine. Read More
Four in 10 police officers assaulted last year and attacks on firefighters on the rise
September 14, 2020
Almost four in ten police officers said they had been assaulted in the last year, while the latest government figures show that attacks on firefighters in England have surged by 66% in four years. Read More
What does the coronavirus mean for the fire safety sector?
March 23, 2020
Hunter Seymour explores how the fire safety sector, from firefighters to facility management, is reacting to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
‘Go Digital, Get ECHO’ – service officially launched
November 22, 2019
The new digital service, Electronic Call Handling Operations (ECHO), was launched at the CSL Industry Forum at IFSEC’s HQ in London last week. Read More
Globalstar and Disaster Tech Lab Supports Refugees and Nonprofits in Greece
February 10, 2016
Satellite communication devices from Globalstar Inc. and Disaster Tech Lab are aiding refugees and emergency response teams in Greek island of Lesbos. Read More
Manchester Security 2015 Returns to Bridgewater Hall
December 10, 2014
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced Manchester Security's return to the city's Bridgewater Hall. Read More
How Facial Recognition, Social Media and Inter-Agency Cooperation Can Tackle Transport Terror
November 26, 2014
With Counter Terror Awareness Week underway, security consultant Ron Fellows examines how an innovative retail scheme might be applied to counter-terror strategy on buses and trains. Read More