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New Approved Course Centre:-

Congratulations to Emirates Technical & Safety Development Centre in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates for gaining Approved Course Center status read more >>

Fire deaths down 6% in 2008/9

Fire Statistics Monitor shows incidents and deaths down in the year ending March 31st 2009. View the Communities and Local Government web site for further information.

Buncefield Oil Depot explosions and fire of December 2005

Following their assistance with the accident and investigation after the fire and explosion GexCon UK Ltd have produced a short video. Read more >>

BS5306

BS 5306-3:2009 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers. Code of practice  has been revised July 2009

Lakanal House Interim Fire Report, Sir Ken Knight

Communities and Local Government Secretary John Denham has welcomed the publication of Sir Ken Knight's report into issues emerging from the Camberwell fire. Read more >>

New Fire Kills Web Site

In 2006/7 there were 36,500 accidental fires in the home. Many of these are caused by a single moment of carelessness and could be easily prevented. It is important to be aware of possible fire hazards around the home and to take steps to protect you and your family from fire. Read more >>