As the economy contracts, the need for competent fire risk assessments still remains a mandatory duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which came into force in October 2006. Organisations either recruit their own Fire Safety Advisors/Managers or employ consultants to carry out fire risk assessments of their premises on a regular basis. Vulcan Fire Training will train suitable candidates from the workforce or as potential consultants on its Fire Manager course as ‘competent persons’.

 

The course includes working on plan drawing exercises, giving delegates experience of conducting fire risk assessments, compiling fire emergency plans, safety report writing and managing fire safety in the workplace. Successful delegates on the Fire Manager Certificate course are able to apply to join the Institute of Fire Safety Managers at Technician (TIFSM) fire qualification level.

 

Vulcan Fire Training runs the nine‐day course split into five‐day and four‐day modules. Course delegates work in teams using laptops and are provided with free software to enable them to function effectively and efficiently as Fire Safety Managers. Successful delegates can also go on to attend the Advanced Fire Manager Course (five days) with the potential of attaining Associate grade with the Institute (AIFSM) as part of their career progression.

 

For more information about this and other fire safety training contact Vulcan Fire Training, Tel: 01933 271756, visit www.vulcanfiretraining.co.uk  or email info@vulcanfiretraining.co.uk .

 

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Reports in the press have speculated that, under proposals to improve management standards in the emergency service, Army Officers could be fast-tracked into the police. It is reported that the government is ready to end the requirement for all recruits to undergo a two-year probationary period before entering the police service, with every entrant being expected to serve some time as a constable. 

 

Soldiers, lawyers and even foreign police chiefs are being considered under proposals for a fast-track entry scheme drawn up by Tom Winsor, the former rail regulator, who has been called in by the government to advise on an the future structure of the force, and David Cameron has suggested that senior officers from abroad could be brought in to ‘turn around’ the police force. He called for ‘radical proposals’ on how fresh leadership could be brought into the police force, raising the prospect of an outsider being appointed as a chief constable. He told MPs: ‘At the moment, the police system is too closed. There is only one point of entry into the force. There are too few – and arguably too similar – candidates for the top jobs. I want to see radical proposals for how we can open up our police force and bring in fresh leadership.’

 

To find out more about a career with the police, check out our feature on www.questonline.co.uk.

 

 

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You should think about becoming a qualified crime investigator to enhance your professional standing. Our level 5 and level 6 BTEC courses in Investigative Practice lead to a nationally recognised qualification that will allow you to get ahead of the game. Once qualified you will be attractive to many potential employers and could work towards employment as a:

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Skills 2 Share courses are interactive, dynamic and based on performing an actual investigation. There are no exams to worry about and assessment is through interesting investigative assignments that are relevant to your new career. 

 

You will be given access to tutors who are themselves experienced investigators and qualified law trainers. They have the knowledge and experience to guide you through your studies and advise you on employment opportunities.

 

Want to know more? Call 0333 123 2502 or visit www.skills2share.co.uk.

 

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