Dudley Sandwell & Birmingham Fire Protection Association&

West Midlands Fire ServicePresent

FIRE SAFETY SEMINAR21st September 2010

Handsworth Community Fire Station41 Rookery Rd, Handsworth, Birmingham. B21 9QU

Booking: Respond to: Dev Masih - 07908 383570, email: dev@jawbusiness.co.uk (or fax on next page)

Who should attend? Anyone who runs a business, no matter how large or small, professionals, consultants and business advisors.

Purpose of seminar: To provide a good understanding of the legal requirements, and ways in which you can help protect your business against the effects of fire.

Cost: £10.00 - With an option to pay an extra £15 to become a member of the: Dudley, Sandwell & Birmingham Fire Protection Association

Seminar Content:

10.30am: Registration & coffee

11.00am: Seminar - Welcome - John WoodJohn has been involved with the insurance industry for over 50 years. He is the current Chairman of Dudley, Sandwell & Birmingham FPA .

11.05am: Insurance requirements - John Wood Fire insurers are challenging payment of claims far more than was previously done. John will look at fire safety from an insurer’s perspective, outlining the requirements that are expected from a policyholder.

11.45am: Arson - the increased threat - Phil ButlerPhil worked in the Fire Service for 8 years. In 2009/10 arson increased by 16% in non residential properties. Phil will look at the increasing problem of arson, and the protection measures that should be considered.

12.30pm: Lunch provided

1.00pm: The legal viewpoint - Colin Whittington Watch Commander Colin Whittington is currently a Legal Support Officer for WMFS.....Colin will provide a user friendly explanation of the responsibilities placed upon those persons who are listed as having duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

2.00pm: Fire safety concerns & solutions - Clive RaybouldClive worked in the West Midlands Fire Service for 30 years. Fire losses have increased by 25% during the last 12 months. Clive’s presentation will look at two recent incidents and he will also highlight potential problem areas and solutions.

3.45pm: Questions & Answers & 4.00pm: Close

Dudley Sandwell & Birmingham Fire Protection Association&

West Midlands Fire ServicePresent

FIRE SAFETY SEMINAR21st September 2010

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Payment for the seminar is £10 (for Non Members) But there is an option to upgrade to full membership to the Fire Protection Association by paying an additional £15)

Send cheque made payable to: Dudley & Sandwell Fire Protection Association.

Send cheque to: Miss Sam Canty, 1 Southcott Avenue, Brierley Hill. DY5 2SW

Handsworth Community Fire Station - Entrance marked by Purple Arrow