Modern construction: what we have done

• Our Building Safety team is working with businesses to make sure they have appropriate fire precautions in place through campaigns, fire safety talks and an inspection programme. When needed, our specialist officers will require businesses to make changes to their safety arrangements, or in the most serious cases, prohibit the business from using part or all the building.
• Our Risk Information Team develops detailed plans for larger or more complex buildings, ensuring our firefighters have essential information such as the location of hydrants and firefighting equipment readily available in the event of a fire.
• We have started a training programme, delivering an enhanced level of awareness for our operational colleagues on fire safety issues, including new, modern methods of construction.
• Invested in a firefighting “robot” that allows us to continue to firefight inside buildings that, due to their construction, may be too dangerous to send firefighters in to.