This session provides an in-depth analysis of fire safety regulation competence, discussing the current framework for fire safety professionals, their training levels, and the challenges in enforcement, including low prosecution rates and inconsistent approaches across different fire services.
Nick Combe advocates for better investment in fire safety enforcement, proposed the potential creation of a national fire safety regulator, and emphasised the importance of competence, skills, knowledge, experience, and appropriate behaviours in ensuring effective fire safety management.
This session was recored at the Institute of Fire Safety Managers Technical Day, which was part of Fire Safety Matters Live in Coventry on 5 June 2025.
1 CPD hour
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63 min 15 sec
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