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/