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Adam Bannister is a contributor to IFSEC Global, having been in the role of Editor from 2014 through to November 2019. Adam also had stints as a journalist at cybersecurity publication, The Daily Swig, and as Managing Editor at Dynamis Online Media Group.
There’s a serious skills shortage in the fire and security industry and the Fire Industry Association (FIA) has resolved to do something about it.
Expect a big announcement from the FIA on 2 May. In the meantime, below is a powerful video from the association explaining why we need more qualified alarm technicians in the fire industry.
The FIA are also a longstanding and indispensable partner of FIREX International (20-22 June 2017, London ExCeL), Europe’s biggest annual fire-safety show. Get your free badge now.
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Video: Why the UK desperately needs more qualified fire alarm techniciansThere's a serious skills shortage in the fire and security industry and the Fire Industry Association has resolved to do something about it.
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