From FIA:
A hotel manager who used to operate the Kedleston Country House Hotel near Derby has been ordered to pay £5,000 for failing to adhere to an enforcement notice.
The notice was served by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Authority after an investigation found that there was inadequate emergency lighting and fire doors in the sleeping accommodation.
Steve Wells, who is group manager for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, said that hotel owners have to accept a huge amount of responsibility for the safety of their guests.
"People who own and manage hotels are under a high duty of care to their guests," he said.
"This is because those staying there are unfamiliar with the layout of the hotel and will be entirely reliant on the fire safety measures provided by the owners and operators to make sure that they can get out safely in the event of a fire."
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
Scottish firefighters lobby Cabinet
From FIA: My comments in italics and bold.
Scottish firefighters have sought assurances from the government that frontline services will not be cut under plans to create a single service.
At a question-and-answer session in Kirkcaldy, Fife, members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) asked Scottish ministers what effects planned budget cuts could have on their jobs.
Around £4 million has been cut from the fire safety revenue budget in the county so far and further cuts are also possible.
It comes as justice secretary Kenny MacAskill looks set to announce whether fire services will be merged into one national force, with police forces also likely to be subject to a merger.
FBU Scottish secretary John Duffy, urged the Scottish Government to ensure that frontline services will not be affected by budget cuts.
"The relationship between devolution, fire brigades and HM Treasury has never been tested," he told the Press Association.
"No matter what decisions are made, the main thing is the protection of frontline services. We want assurances from the Scottish Government."
£4M cut from the Fire Safety budget? Does not bode well for Training in Fire Safety. There appears to be a lack of experience, knowledge and skills at the moment and any cuts will be reflected in this scenario worsening.
I believe that Strathclyde F & R S have started employing civilians to work in Fire Safety Departments. Because of their lack of the above they will use The Guidance Documents as their crutch and continue what we are seeing now, sadly in many cases. Using Benchmark Standards as minimum standards. 3rd Party arbitration will be busy I reckon.
Scottish firefighters have sought assurances from the government that frontline services will not be cut under plans to create a single service.
At a question-and-answer session in Kirkcaldy, Fife, members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) asked Scottish ministers what effects planned budget cuts could have on their jobs.
Around £4 million has been cut from the fire safety revenue budget in the county so far and further cuts are also possible.
It comes as justice secretary Kenny MacAskill looks set to announce whether fire services will be merged into one national force, with police forces also likely to be subject to a merger.
FBU Scottish secretary John Duffy, urged the Scottish Government to ensure that frontline services will not be affected by budget cuts.
"The relationship between devolution, fire brigades and HM Treasury has never been tested," he told the Press Association.
"No matter what decisions are made, the main thing is the protection of frontline services. We want assurances from the Scottish Government."
£4M cut from the Fire Safety budget? Does not bode well for Training in Fire Safety. There appears to be a lack of experience, knowledge and skills at the moment and any cuts will be reflected in this scenario worsening.
I believe that Strathclyde F & R S have started employing civilians to work in Fire Safety Departments. Because of their lack of the above they will use The Guidance Documents as their crutch and continue what we are seeing now, sadly in many cases. Using Benchmark Standards as minimum standards. 3rd Party arbitration will be busy I reckon.
Edinburgh restaurant damaged in blaze
From FIA:
Firefighters in Edinburgh were called to an award-winning restaurant on one of the city's busiest districts.
Around 16 fire professionals from Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service were called to The Witchery restaurant on the Scottish capital's Royal Mile at around 7.10pm.
The team took around two hours to extinguish the blaze, which started in the reception area of the restaurant and is believed to have started due to an electronic fault.
According to a spokeswoman for the fire service noted that the firefighters "used a CO2 extinguisher, a thermal imaging camera and small tools to cut away damage".
A 'suitable and sufficient' fire risk assessment must be conducted on all commercial properties in Scotland - including all restaurants - under the Fire Scotland Act 2005.
If the fire risk assessment is carried out to an insufficient extent, the Duty Holder can face up to two years in prison, or an unlimited fine.
Firefighters in Edinburgh were called to an award-winning restaurant on one of the city's busiest districts.
Around 16 fire professionals from Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service were called to The Witchery restaurant on the Scottish capital's Royal Mile at around 7.10pm.
The team took around two hours to extinguish the blaze, which started in the reception area of the restaurant and is believed to have started due to an electronic fault.
According to a spokeswoman for the fire service noted that the firefighters "used a CO2 extinguisher, a thermal imaging camera and small tools to cut away damage".
A 'suitable and sufficient' fire risk assessment must be conducted on all commercial properties in Scotland - including all restaurants - under the Fire Scotland Act 2005.
If the fire risk assessment is carried out to an insufficient extent, the Duty Holder can face up to two years in prison, or an unlimited fine.
Monday, 29 August 2011
Fire Safety in the Home.Informative interview.
An interesting and informative interview regarding Fire Safety in the home. Go to:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b013xskm/MacAulay_and_Co_29_08_2011/
Scroll time to: 1.12.30
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b013xskm/MacAulay_and_Co_29_08_2011/
Scroll time to: 1.12.30
Friday, 26 August 2011
High flying Linda. Brave girl.
Linda leaping into space to raise funds for Yorkhill on the 17th September 2011.
Something different for you today. Linda Campbell, the wife of one of our Consultants, Steve, is going to be leaping from an aeroplane at 10,000ft. Not unusual I can hear you say, this is a popular pursuit but Linda suffers from acrophobia and stepping off the kerb is an ordeal.
Linda (55) is facing her greatest fear to raise funds for Yorkhill Sick Children's Hospital. Her seven year old Grandson, Lewis Cox, suffered from Leukaemia and was treated at Yorkhill.
Lewis was first diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in March 2006 at aged two years. He then underwent three years of treatment at Yorkhill Sick Children's Hospital, Glasgow including several periods where he had to be admitted to the Schiehallion Ward for more intensive treatment. He went into remission in May 2009 but still attends Yorkhill Hospital on a three monthly basis for check-ups.
Linda is a Nurse by Profession and she recognizes the great work carried on in Yorkhill Children's Hospital and in particular, Schiehallion Ward. She sees this as a way of saying thanks for the on-going care Lewis is recieving.
Linda (55) is facing her greatest fear to raise funds for Yorkhill Sick Children's Hospital. Her seven year old Grandson, Lewis Cox, suffered from Leukaemia and was treated at Yorkhill.
Lewis was first diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in March 2006 at aged two years. He then underwent three years of treatment at Yorkhill Sick Children's Hospital, Glasgow including several periods where he had to be admitted to the Schiehallion Ward for more intensive treatment. He went into remission in May 2009 but still attends Yorkhill Hospital on a three monthly basis for check-ups.
Linda is a Nurse by Profession and she recognizes the great work carried on in Yorkhill Children's Hospital and in particular, Schiehallion Ward. She sees this as a way of saying thanks for the on-going care Lewis is recieving.
So.........the purpose of this Blog is to raise funds to help Linda acheive a sizeable sposorship with much needed funds going to sick children in Scotland. Your cheques should be made payable to:
"Yorkhill Children's Foundation" and you can send them to our Office, 54 Delph Wynd, Tullibody. FK10 2TW and we will ensure they get to Linda.
Thank you for your support for a great cause.
Monday, 22 August 2011
http://www.dontgivefireahome.com/fire_safety/index.html
Good advice and a free smoke alarm from The Scottish Government. Go to:
http://www.dontgivefireahome.com/fire_safety/index.html
Risk Scanner, Electrical Load Calculator and Fire safety game for children of all ages, yes even your age.
Lots of good advice for Fire Safety in the home.
http://www.dontgivefireahome.com/fire_safety/index.html
Risk Scanner, Electrical Load Calculator and Fire safety game for children of all ages, yes even your age.
Lots of good advice for Fire Safety in the home.
Thursday, 18 August 2011
Value of smoke alarms highlighted.
From STV 18th August 2011:
Residents of a Leith tenement flat were saved from danger after smoke alarm alerted them to a fuse box fire.
The occupants of the ground floor flat in Henderson Street were woken at 4am by their smoke alarm which had been set off by an electrical fire in a fuse box.
They were able to make their way past the fire and outside the building before the fire crews arrived.
Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service attended with three engines and a turntable ladder.
A spokesperson for the fire service said: “The occupants had made their way to safety thanks to the early detection of the fire by the smoke alarm.
“The crews ventilated the stairwell and used a megaphone to instruct the other occupants inside the tenement block.
“They were advised to stay indoors until the stairwell was ventilated.”
No-one required medical attention or was taken to hospital.
Residents of a Leith tenement flat were saved from danger after smoke alarm alerted them to a fuse box fire.
The occupants of the ground floor flat in Henderson Street were woken at 4am by their smoke alarm which had been set off by an electrical fire in a fuse box.
They were able to make their way past the fire and outside the building before the fire crews arrived.
Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service attended with three engines and a turntable ladder.
A spokesperson for the fire service said: “The occupants had made their way to safety thanks to the early detection of the fire by the smoke alarm.
“The crews ventilated the stairwell and used a megaphone to instruct the other occupants inside the tenement block.
“They were advised to stay indoors until the stairwell was ventilated.”
No-one required medical attention or was taken to hospital.
Fires of electrical origin is still the number 1 cause of fire in the UK. Make sure your wiring and appliances are regulary checked.
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