Protection and Building Safety News

03-04-18

NFCC Chair gives a video update

Following last week's meeting of the NFCC Coordination Committee Chairs, Roy Wisher provided a short update from what was a very busy and informative session. Roy gave an update from the meeting where subjects such as government funding were d…

28-02-18

Grenfell Tower: Procedural Hearing

The Prcoedural Hearing for Grenfell Tower is set to be held on March 21st and 22nd and will take place at Holborn Bars. According to the Inquiry website, the Inquiry is keen to ensure the views of all Core Particiants are taken into accou…

02-01-18

NFCC responds to Daily Mail

The NFCC would like to comment in response to an article which appeared in today's (2.1.18) Daily Mail, regarding firefighters (not 'firemen' as reported) being sent to medical emergencies. There are a number of inaccuracies within the a…

09-11-17

NFCC responds to today's new Home Office fire statistics

The latest statistics from the Home Office show a 14 per cent increase in the number of fires attended by fire and rescue services across England. The figures also reveal a 7 per cent increase in the number of incidents attended. Responding to…

09-11-17

NFCC reinforces its positions on sprinklers

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has reinforced its position in retro-fitting sprinklers in high rise buildings. According to the NFCC, sprinklers are the most effective way to ensure that fires are suppressed or even extinguished befor…