Archives for March 2024

We are happy to announce that Ash has now joined the team here at the IFSM to offer admin support.  Ash has come from an 18 year career in Veterinary Nursing where she became experienced in student training and team management.  After relocating to Chesterfield with her daughter she decided the time was right for redirection and change in career. 

She enjoys spending time in nature and wild camping.  Her other hobbies include embroidery, pyrography, DIY, gaming, and movies.

‘I am delighted to be part of the IFSM and have received a fantastic welcome from everybody!  I look forward to supporting the team in the office and meeting members at IFSM events.  I will be on the end of the phone for any general inquiries and will keep everyone updated on news and upcoming events on social media.  I look forward to meeting everyone!’

We are proud to announce the Institute has been awarded the internationally recognised ISO 9001 certification for quality management from the independent certification body, British Assessment Bureau Ltd.

By obtaining this certification, we have demonstrated that we are committed to operational excellence and, equally as important, that systems are in place for continuous improvement.

To read more about this amazing achievement, please see page 12 in the Spring Edition 58 of Daedalus.

In 2022 the Institute released an initiative with an open invitation for those wishing to pursue a fire related topic of their interest to apply for a scholarship fund.  The two selected projects ran from January through to December of 2023 and the reports are now available within the Technical library of our website.  A special edition of Daedalus is coming soon where they will also feature in full.

Authentic Leadership and Safety Outcomes  –  by Dr. Fiona Beddoes-Jones, UK Chartered Psychologist, The Cognitive Fitness Consultancy

The report explores how Authentic Leaders foster a culture of Psychological Safety through support and integrity, positive role modelling and trust, leading to stronger Safety Climates and ultimately resulting in fewer incidents, accidents and near-misses.

View Report >> https://ifsm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/IFSM-2023-Research-Report-Dr-Fiona-Beddoes-Jones-FINAL.pdf

Fire Alarm Systems with Consideration of People with Sensory Sensitivities. – by Sonny White, Student

The research considered four different SEN (special education needs) schools to provide real life examples and demonstrate how to reduce the possibility of individuals having adverse reactions to sudden loud noises such as the fire alarm, as well as considering how to reduce the risk of fire alarms being falsely or maliciously activated and causing more frequent upset to individuals and their learning.

View report >>  https://ifsm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/IFSM-2023-Research-Report-Sonny-White-FINAL.pdf

Applications are currently open until 31st July 2024 for research funding for 2025. See our website for further information.

Applications & Further Information >> https://ifsm.org.uk/research-scholarships/