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The Fire Standards Board (FSB) is delighted to announce the launch of two new Fire Standards - Fire Control and Communications & Engagement. The development of the Fire Control Standard was driven by recent major incident events, such as Grenfell and the Manchester Arena bombing. It addresses the fundamental and strategic role that Fire Control plays from initially receiving the first contact through to the very close of an incident. Standardizing and refining This Fire Standard’s development drew on the expertise and wide knowledge of Fire Control From standardizing and refining the efficiency of multi-agency working to providing Fire Control employees with greater avenues for career progression, this Fire Standard’s development drew on the expertise and wide knowledge of Fire Control in all operational service activity, including the NFCC Fire Control Project Team, the NFCC Lead for Fire Control, the Mobilizing Officers Group and control specialists from a wide range of Fire and Rescue services. Ben Norman, Deputy Chief Fire Officer Greater Manchester and NFCC Strategic Lead for Operational Communications, said: “The benefits associated with the launch of the Fire Control Standard will include better resilience, greater strategic awareness and interest in Fire Control, improved levels of recruitment and retention, and professional development opportunities. This will, in turn, lead to an even more effective operational response, and enhanced community safety.” Fire Standard Accessible and inclusive communication and engagement are fundamental  The Communication and Engagement Fire Standard clarifies the importance of effective communication and engagement in all aspects of a fire and rescue service, and aims to ensure fire and rescue services have defined approaches on how to strategically communicate to all stakeholders, both internally and externally. Accessible and inclusive communication and engagement are fundamental in building a positive working environment and culture, and are key to keeping communities safe. The new Fire Standard reaffirms that good communication is the responsibility of everyone. FirePRO FirePRO, the membership body for communications professionals working in fire and rescue, developed the standards working with the Fire Standards Board and engaging with industry pioneers both from the Chartered Institute for Public Relations and the Local Government Association. Paul Compton, who was Chair of FirePRO between 2019 and 2022, and who led on the development of the Standard said: “When I became Chair of FirePRO with responsibility for supporting improvements in practice across the sector, the one thing that was missing was the standard to aim for. We now have that firmly in place.” Communicators in fire and rescue He adds, “Communicators in fire and rescue achieve a huge amount, often with little resource and tight budgets. The reach and impact fire and rescue has within communities across the country is huge, and often proof that communications can be an intervention that saves lives.” Paul Compton continues, “This Fire Standard will give an even bigger focus on where strategic communications and engagement can benefit services, encouraging consistency across the sector, reaffirming that good communications and engagement is everyone’s responsibility.” Gap Analysis Tools There are corresponding Gap Analysis Tools to support services with implementation As with all Fire Standards, there are corresponding Gap Analysis Tools to support services with implementation. These tools help services in both assessing how well they currently meet Fire Standards, as well as considering any additional actions that may be required to achieve them. Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire, Chris Philp said: “I am delighted to see the launch of the Communication and Engagement and Fire Control Standards, to support all fire and rescue services in ensuring community and efficiency is at the heart of their work.” Quality of service and communication He adds, “These Standards demonstrate that continuing to improve the quality of service and communication provided to the public is of the highest importance, as well as supporting professional development of fire and rescue employees across the country.” Chris Philp continues, “We expect all fire and rescue services to review and implement any changes needed to deliver consistent excellence to the public.” Build on FSB’s increasing suite of standards Chair of the Fire Standards Board, Suzanne McCarthy, said: “The launch of these two new Fire Standards is a significant step forward in helping services deliver the right behaviors and values across fire and rescue services. They build on our increasing suite of standards, which together support and enable services to drive continuous improvement.” Suzanne McCarthy adds, “I want to thank all the individuals and services for their contributions towards the content of these Fire Standards. Like the others published, these have been developed by the service for the service, acknowledging and incorporating what good looks like.” The Fire Standard Board oversees the identification, organization, development, and maintenance of professional Standards for fire and rescue services in England.

FirePro, the pioneering designer and manufacturer of aerosol fire suppression systems, has joined Halma. Halma is a global group of life-saving technology companies. Named one of Britain's most admired companies, Halma group of around 45 companies provides innovative products and services that help solve many of the key problems facing the world. It employs over 7,000 people in more than 20 countries, with major operations in the UK, Mainland Europe, the USA, and Asia Pacific. Halma is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100. Author's quote “The acquisition of FirePro represents a valuable addition to our portfolio of fire detection and suppression solutions. Its technologies provide a sustainable alternative to established pressurized gas fire suppression solutions,” said Andrew Williams, Group Chief Executive of Halma. FirePro’s purpose and Halma’s are strongly aligned ‘’There are strong opportunities for growth in its existing market niches, driven by higher regulatory standards, and the adoption of new technologies for renewable energy are creating new opportunities for growth. We are delighted to welcome FirePro to Halma and look forward to working with the team to expand FirePro’s global impact.” FirePro’s purpose and Halma’s are strongly aligned. Halma’s purpose is to grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day. Its purpose defines the three broad market areas where it operates: Safety - Protecting people's safety and the environment as populations grow and enhancing worker safety. Environment - Addressing the impacts of climate change, pollution, and waste, protecting life-critical resources, and supporting scientific research. Health - Meeting the increasing demand for better healthcare as chronic illness rises, driven by growing and aging populations and lifestyle changes. FirePro’s growth strategy “Fire safety technology plays a key role in protecting people and their environment,” said Avgoustinos Avgousti, Managing Director of FirePro. “By joining Halma, we gain access to new capabilities and collaborative opportunities with a global group of businesses which is aligned with FirePro’s purpose of protecting human life.” This development is part of FirePro’s growth strategy, to join a group of companies aligned with its focus to protect people, critical infrastructure, and equipment from fire without causing damage to the environment. Halma will offer the stability and autonomy our company needs to continue pursuing our ambitions, but also the support to accelerate that growth.

The Fire Safety Event 2019 and its co-located shows have enjoyed the most successful event to date welcoming over 11,733 visitors across three days at the NEC, Birmingham. The Fire Safety Event has firmly cemented itself as the fastest growing exhibition in the UK for the industry, providing a platform that ensures its visitors are equipped to maintain the highest fire safety standards. High-profile incidents in recent years have put a spotlight on the industry and The Fire Safety Event recognizes it has a role to provide ongoing education on new standards and legislation, best practice advice and help support the industry by providing them access to companies and products that will better prepare them. Events Exceptional Growth The Fire Safety Event has seen phenomenal growth since its inception in 2017 The Fire Safety Event has seen phenomenal growth since its inception in 2017. The event, which began with 16 exhibitors this year boasted over 50 and remains a firm favorite with many exhibitors who have been with the show from day one. Liam Hunt of Safety Technology International enthused, “It was refreshing to meet so many installers and end users who use, trust, and recommend our products – the Fire Safety Event provides a platform to target new faces within the fire and security industry. A trio of crowded days highlights a marked increase in footfall on previous years, STI look forward to making it four shows out of four in 2020.” Over 75% of 2019 exhibitors have already secured their space for 2020, promising that the events exceptional growth will continue into 2020 - and beyond. Fire Industry Exhibition The high caliber, industry-leading exhibitor line up for this year included Advanced, asecos, c-Tec, Checkmate Fire Solutions Ltd, FFE Limited, Fike Safety Technology Ltd, FireClass, FirePro UK Ltd, Kingspan, Klaxon, Turner & Townsend, WAGNER UK Ltd, and Xtralis UK Ltd. Ian Rose, Director of Global Fire Equipment (UK) commented, “The Fire Safety Event is fast becoming the key fire industry exhibition to attend for both visitors and exhibitors alike. With its being held central to the UK at NEC it is accessible to all. Global Fire Equipment will be returning for the 2020 show”. The event received high praise from both exhibitors and visitors, with feedback attesting that, “For all things connected to fire safety the fire safety event is the place to be.” Higher Profile Speakers The Fire Safety Event is an interesting and enjoyable experience for all those involved with an interest in fire" The Fire Safety Event’s intent is to break the mold for such exhibitions, aiming to challenge and educate audiences by offering creative, varied and dynamic features alongside its world-class exhibitor line up. Features which they hope visitors will continue to remember off-site. The exhibition achieved a fine balance of features, seminars and exhibitors, with another visitor noting: “The Fire Safety Event is an interesting and enjoyable experience for all those involved with an interest in fire. It covers all aspects; I will definitely be back next year.” As it grows in stature, it’s not only new exhibitors that are attracted to The Fire Safety Event, but higher profile speakers. Two impressive keynote speakers for this year being Neil O’Connor CBE, Director of the Building Safety Programme at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and former NYC Fire Commissioner Sal Cassano. Hosting Contemporary Seminars With 67% of visitors also pre-registering for seminars, The Fire Safety Event is shown to fulfill the desire within the industry for the latest product innovations, best practice, and advice on legislative changes. Particularly noteworthy for this year were the numerous specialist demonstrations on offer - such as the live burn tests from Kingspan and asecos’ DSEAR with a Bang Demo Area. This content helps translate the importance of fire safety into real world scenarios and has made a memorable impact on this year’s visitors. Brand new for 2019 and another great success was the Tall Building Fire Protection Area hosted by the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP). This feature brought together expert speakers from across the industry, hosting highly contemporary seminars. Business Protection The event was really helpful in getting what I needed all under one roof at the same time - Fire, Security & Health and Safety" Throughout the full 3-day duration, this Protection Area was a hive of activity across all the ASFP’s varied sessions. Visitors recognize the value of the concurrent seminar programme, commenting: “I would highly recommend this event to anyone within the field of Health and Safety, Fire Safety or Compliance.” The Fire Safety Event truly recognizes the importance of providing guidance and insight through such event features and they will continue to be developed in the 2020 edition. WBE (Part of Nineteen Group), owner of The Fire Safety Event saw impressive growth across the entire series, covering the three co-located exhibitions - The Security Event, The Facilities Event and The Health & Safety Event. One visitor commented, “The event was really helpful in getting what I needed all under one roof at the same time - Fire, Security & Health and Safety.” With such a comprehensive offering, The Fire Safety Event and its co-located events are a must attend for anyone who has an interest in improving life safety, business continuity and business protection within their organization.