| Firework Management and Explosion Investigation |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2009 |
This years Firework Management and Explosion Investigation course will be held for the second successive year at the International School for Security and Explosives Education (ISSEE) in Wiltshire, after the success of last years course.
The Team has managed to freeze costs ensuring that delegates will pay no more than the 2008 prices.
The two day course will be held on Thursday and Friday the 3rd and 4th September 2009 and the cost per delegate will be £420.
This price includes lunch, tea and coffee but does not include accommodation.
Bookings can be made by completing the online form or by contacting Jean Murray on 0151 296 4607 or by email at: jeanmurray@merseyfire.gov.uk
Numbers on the course are limited and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
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| European Firework Network - Update |
| Sunday, January 11, 2009 |
The FIRST team is establishing a network of contacts with enforcement authorities from around Europe in order to share best practice, information and ideas on the way forward in its fight against the criminal misuse of fireworks and other explosives.
At present the FIRST team has created partnerships in Cyprus, Iceland and the Czech Republic.
By the creation of a network and by agreeing protocols on how best to deal with criminal behaviour involving explosives, partner authorities will be able to work together to tackle a growing problem which threatens the well-being and security of our communities.
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| Bonfire Period 2008 |
| Monday, November 10, 2008 |
FIRST is thanking the community of Mersesyide for helping make this the quietest Bonfire period for many years.
The number of anti-social behaviour fires, attacks on firefighters, firework seizures, inappropiate use of fireworks and cautions given to retailers were all down compared to last year.
Deputy Chief Fire Officer Mike Hagen said: This has been the quietest Bonfire period for us for more than 10 years and we would like to thank the community for working with us and helping make this happen"
Some of the successful results:
More than 400 premises were inspected by FIRST and there was a 50% reduction in the number of fireworks seized.
There were no incidents involving the misuse of industrial fireworks
Just two cautions were given to retailers, compared to 35 last year.
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| Firework Management and Explosion Investigation |
| Wednesday, July 16, 2008 |
Details have been agreed for the latest Firework Management and Explosion Investigation Course run by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service's FIRST.
This years course will be held at a new venue and will be run over two days. The International School of Security and Explosives Education (ISSEE) will be hosting the event near Salisbury in Wiltshire.
ISSEE has some of the best facilities for delivering explosives courses in the world and the facilities will be used to enhance the practical delivery of the course.
The cost of the course will be ₤420.
For further details and to make reservations please contact Jean Murray on 0151 296 4607. Places are strictly limited and this will be the only course to be run during 2008.
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| European Firework Network |
| Monday, March 24, 2008 |
Plans are being made for the creation of a network of European partners, for the purpose of researching the problems associated with the criminal and anti-social misuse of consumer fireworks.
A number of prospective partners have already been identified. For further information please contact Mike Kirby at MF&RS on 0151 296 4607.
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| Bonfire night success |
| Friday, November 09, 2007 |
The bonfire period in Merseyside passed off relatively peacefully thanks to the work of the FIRST officers supported by others within the Threat Response Group.
The number of incidents involving fireworks reported to the fire service during the period 1st October to 10th November numbered 27, compared to 39 for the equivalent period the previous year.
Incidents attended included fireworks thrown through the windows of dwellings (5), vehicles (4) and letterboxes (10). On one occasion a 48 shot roman candle barrage was hurled into a crowded pub starting a number of small fires but fortunately no injuries.
A total of four incidents involved category 4 aerial shells. The Police and fire service investigated each incident and are continuing their lines of enquiry to identify those responsible.
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| FIRST officers in Northern Ireland |
| Friday, September 21, 2007 |
Officers from the FIRST were invited over to Northern Ireland recently by the Northern Ireland Office (Firearms and Explosives Branch), to give a presentation on the problems of dealing with explosives issues in Merseyside.
The presentation took place on the Stormont Estate and was delivered to a combination of EHO's (Environmental Health Officers), officers from the PSNI (Police Service Northern Ireland) and members of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.
The day proved hugely successful and resulted in a frank and open exchange of information and working practices, to assist with the enforcement of explosives legislation and also the response to operational incidents involving fireworks and other explosives.
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| September FIRST course |
| Thursday, September 20, 2007 |
The latest Firework Management and Explosion Investigation course proved a huge success at the Fire Service College, Moreton-in-Marsh. Run for three days in mid-September it attracted delegates from England, Wales and Scotland. The weather was favourable enabling the course to run smoothly and without interruption.
The final day saw excellent practical demonstrations by the EOD and recreations of VBIED's (Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices).
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| New date for FIRST course |
| Friday, August 03, 2007 |
New dates for the re-arranged FIRST course have been released. The next course will run from September 17th to September 19th inclusive, in order to prepare for the forthcoming firework season. The venue will remain the same at the Fire Service College but accommodation will be provided locally within Moreton-in-Marsh itself.
For further details contact Jean Murray on 0151 296 4607 or use the online enquiry from.
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| June FIRST course |
| Tuesday, July 17, 2007 |
The latest Firework Management and Explosion Investigation course was held at the Fire Service College, Moreton-in-Marsh during the last week in June 2007.
Students came from the length and breadth of the UK with representatives from Northern Ireland, Strathclyde, Lothian and Borders, Devon & Somerset and many more.
The course objective was to provide an insight into the problems associated with fireworks and other explosives and how these problems can be overcome.
See the bottom of the Read / Reports section within the Members login for more details and photos.
Anyone wishing to receive member status for a temporary period up to September 1st 2007 will be able to do so, by completing the Online Enquiry Form and making a request.
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