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  • Fire Chief Calls for Law Change Amid Surge in Battery Farm Applications

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    Monday, 22 September 2025

    Fire Chief Calls for Law Change Amid Surge in Battery Farm Applications

    Norfolk’s chief fire officer is urging a change in the law as a surge in battery storage farm applications puts extra pressure on fire crews. Ceri Sumner says fire services should be made statutory consultees on such developments, warning that current monitoring is “resource-intensive” and unsustainable.

  • Fire Safety Warnings Up by Nearly Half in Nottinghamshire Over Five Years

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    Friday, 19 September 2025

    Fire Safety Warnings Up by Nearly Half in Nottinghamshire Over Five Years

    Fire safety warnings in Nottinghamshire have surged by nearly 50% in the past five years, with the Fire Brigades Union warning of a “widespread building safety crisis.” New figures reveal a sharp rise in audits, enforcement notices and prosecutions – raising questions about compliance and the need for stricter enforcement.

  • 2025 Market Conditions Review: Wave 17

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    Thursday, 18 September 2025

    2025 Market Conditions Review: Wave 17

    The Fire Industry Association is pleased to announce the release of its latest Market Conditions Survey Review. This annual survey continues to provide a comprehensive, independent view of the fire safety market, offering valuable insights into the evolving trends and challenges shaping the industry.

  • Firefighters Issue Smoke Alarm Reminder After Hammersmith House Fire

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    Thursday, 18 September 2025

    Firefighters Issue Smoke Alarm Reminder After Hammersmith House Fire

    Firefighters are reminding the public of the critical importance of having working smoke alarms following a recent fire at a house on Parfrey Street in Hammersmith.

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