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Leaders from across the fire safety sector offered their expertise on how they believe the industry has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and what their various associations have been doing to support their members.

Presentations come from the heads of the Fire Industry Association (FIA), Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP), Fire Sector Federation and Fire Protection Association.

Social distancing rules

Following the presentations, speakers took audience questions, covering:

  • Whether the impact will have long lasting effects on the sector.
  • How have fire safety officers dealt with social distancing rules?
  • Will technology be utilized to improve standards in the UK going forward?

Speakers:

  • Ian Moore, CEO, FIA
  • Jonathan O’Neill, OBE, Managing Director, Fire Protection Association
  • Niall Rowan, CEO, ASFP
  • Dennis Davis, Executive Officer, Fire Sector Federation
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