Tall Buildings Fire Safety. The Institution of Fire Engineers South Western Branch

Tall buildings present challenges both for fire engineering and firefighting. The South Western Branch of the Institution of Fire Engineers is delighted to present an outstanding line up of international experts for our one day seminar. 

Tall buildings may not be as common in the South West of England as in other parts of the world but a 22 storey building is currently under construction in Plymouth.  A significant incident here is likely to attract a response from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service and their neighbours Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service as well as police, ambulance and other agencies. Fire and Rescue Services all over the UK will have their own similar buildings.

Mr Brian Davey is the current International President of the Institution of Fire Engineers and former Chief Fire Officer of the New Zealand Fire Service

Mr Bill Stewart is a former International President of the Institution of Fire Engineers and former Chief Fire Officer of the Toronto Fire Service

Mr Russ Timpson is the Secretary of the Tall Buildings Fire Safety Network

Professor Ed Galea from the University of Greenwich Fire Safety Engineering Group is one of the world’s leading experts on human behaviour in fire and emergency evacuation

Mr Gareth Steele is the Joint Head of Fire Engineering at London Fire Brigade

Mr Neil Gibbins is the current Chief Executive and former International President of the Institution of Fire Engineers

The day starts with Registration and coffee from 09:30 and will be formally opened by Mr Brian Davey at 10:00. We expect to finish about 15:45 but that depends on how many questions you ask our expert panel!  Make the most of this fantastic opportunity.

CPD Certificates for 4 Hours will be provided to all delegates

Please enter the Academy via the Jubilee Building Entrance.

There is a multi storey car park on site as well as a nearby park and ride service which operates from 09:30.  

Please park with consideration for patients and visitors to the hospital