New life saving fire technology in development
It has been revealed that scientists in Scotland have been working on fire technology that is designed to reduce the number of fire-related deaths by predicting the manner in which a blaze will spread through a building.
The technique utilises sensors which are placed in buildings on fire and data is fed into computer models set up to assist fire crews in working out how the fire is likely to progress.
This development could help by saving the critical time taken by firefighters in determining how the fire will act, with this warning serving invaluable in containing its impact and minimising the effects of the blaze.
Fire safety equipment should be an essential component within the security procedures of every business in order to ensure the welfare of employees and serve as a warning should a fire break out on the premises. As well as fire alarms to alert staff of the impending danger, there also needs to be the required fire-fighting equipment in place too, to comply with all current regulations.
Fire training courses are now available so you can make sure that your staff is trained in fire awareness, with selected competent individuals being put forward as fire wardens for the company.
Fire Warden Training – London
After this training I will put smoke alarms in my home – Alexandra Davidson
I think it was very informative – Tiwatope Olayinka
It is very relevant as it explains the duties of a fire warden – Fola Akinrowo
The training was good & very thorough & it gives me more awareness of fire safety in my environment – Kafilat Animashaun
Fire Warden Training – Aberdeen
Very relevant, good experience using the fire extinguishers – Kevin Keith
Really relevant, great trainer, good to know about the legislation – Karly Van Der Gagg
I was very happy with the course, I found it very comprehensive – Jack Moorehead
It was very clear, it was very good – Lyla Smith
Fire Warden Training – Aberdeen
Good mix and variety of presentation made the course fly! Good practical stuff – Dennis Grattan
Very relevant – Ken Morrison
Very interesting – Norman Niven
Emmerdale to screen the tragic consequences of arson
It has been revealed that a tragic fire is to tear through the homes of the inhabitants of the soap Emmerdale in a shocking storyline to be aired this coming January.
In a move that will have the soap’s many viewers guessing, two as yet unnamed characters of the show will lose their lives in the blaze with more left injured, which was started deliberately.
The events that unfold will affect the whole village as they try to come to terms with the fire which devastates a whole row of cottages.
Series producer of the soap, Gavin Blyth, said:
“This is going to be one of the most dramatic and tragic events ever to rock Emmerdale and no-one will be untouched by the fire’s devastating consequences.
“The whole village will be thrown together for these gripping and heart-wrenching episodes which will launch us into an unmissable 2011.”
While Emmerdale may only be a TV show, the points it raises regarding fire awareness and the threat posed by arson further highlights the need for fire safety to be given serious consideration, whether you are a business or home owner.
In fact, if you own your own business it is a legal requirement to ensure that members of your staff are trained as fire wardens and go on an appropriate fire training course.