Events Diary

2009  :  June   July   September   November   2010  :  July

June 2009

'Striking the Balance - The Enforcement of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order - Multiple Perspectives'

16th : Leeds, UK

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July 2009

Human Behaviour in Fire 2009 - 4th International Symposium

13th - 15th : Robinson College, Cambridge, UK

The 4th International Symposium addresses current issues associated with the fire safety design and evacuation of dwelling, structures, medium/high rise buildings and transport modes. Over three days some 45 papers in parallel sessions alongside 24 poster papers will present a wide-ranging technical programme. The first day will focus on High-rise buildings and Evacuation – the Symposium will open with presentations on three major World Trade Centre 9/11 research studies under the Chairmanship of James P. Colgate, Assistant Commissioner, New York City Department of Buildings.  This is the first time that the outcomes of major research efforts into such a catastrophic fire related event will have been presented and discussed in a symposium environment and this session is expected to generate wide-spread interest and debate.

A second panel will discuss the safe and effective use of elevators and escalators as a means of escape from fire in high rise buildings.  In particular, discussion will be encourage on the contentious question on the use of elevators and escalators as a viable, effective, safe means of escape from fire.  Evacuation by conventional means i.e. stairs cannot and will not be overlooked -- Knowledge still needs to be gathered about the behaviours associated with; merging flows, contra flows, deference behaviour, upward evacuation, fatigue and predictive mathematical modelling of stairway flow behaviour.

As with past events the 4th symposium will be of interest to modellers, investigators, behavioural psychologists, fire brigade personnel, building control officers, building services engineers, fire engineers and scientists.  Monday’s programme has been designed to encourage participation from those involved in the construction/building industry, ie,. architects, engineers, code regulators, building managers etc., who have a particular interest in the design and management of high-rise structures.  A 1-day registration fee is available to facilitate those wanting to take part on Monday only £230 + VAT to include full set of papers and CD.

For further details and full programme click here

Email: mailto:intercomm@dial.pipex.com
Tel: +44 (0)208 692 5050
Fax:  +44 (0)208 692 5050

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September 2009

Practial Tank Fire Fighting Workshop / Hands-on experience

30th - 2nd : Asturias, Spain

To complement the 5 day theoretical workshop held in March 2009, this is a devised specialist Practical Tank Fire Fighting Workshop covering foam application and tank fire response tactics.  This workshop gives fire responders a unique opportunity to experience hands-on tank fire fighting simulated at one of Europe's leading fire schools.  Fire ground exercises include realistic rim seal and full surface tank fires plus small scale BLEVE and boil-over demonstrations to gain an appreciation of the phenomenon.

Please click on the link below for full details, featuring photographs from previous workshops that have proven invaluable for fire-responders seeking hands-on experience.

If you are planning to attend it is recommended to book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited.

Booking Form and Details

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November 2009

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