International Fire Protection News
The latest international fire protection, prevention and safety news from IFP, including reports on firefighting equipment, apparatus and detection systems.
22nd February 2012
The Business Sprinkler Alliance is calling on UK businesses to install automatic fire sprinklers to save billions of litres of water every year, in advance of the water crisis talks being held with utility companies, environmental NGOs and farming groups to discuss how to mitigate the impact of persistent dry conditions.
15th February 2012
The British government has announced that local Acts that include fire safety provisions over and above those in the Building Regulations of England and Wales are to be scrapped.
7th February 2012
The UK's Chief Fire Officers Association has launched Ageing Safely to provide guidance and advice to carers of senior citizens.
31st January 2012
At least 27 patients died in a fire at a rehab centre in Lima when they were trapped inside locked rooms.