FIA MEMBERSHIP


Where individual fire risk assessors or companies do not meet the grade, they are given detailed feedback with areas for improvement and plans for re- applying. The feedback enables them to address weaknesses through further training, self- learning and other measures to help prepare them for re- application for all or part of the certification process.


Other features of the


IFCC scheme include • Encouragement and recognition of ongoing learning, keeping up-to- date with regulation and best practice, continuing professional development (CPD)


• Development pathways for Fire Risk Assessors to improve their knowledge and experience allowing them to graduate to higher levels of Certification within the scheme


• Companies can use the IFCC 0099 Certification to help demonstrate competence


• Part of a legal defence and use of ‘best practice’ techniques Participation in the IFCC scheme gives the end user additional comfort and assurance that the engagement of an IFCC-certificated fire risk assessor will add value and credibility to a project. Ian Woodhouse, IFC Certification Ltd


SIX GOLDEN RULES FOR


ENGAGING ON TWITTER Frankie Deeson sets the boundaries


Sell yourself The secret to successful tweeting is to ensure that you’re connecting with the right people, establishing and building relationships with those you want to influence. The starting point is your bio and profile pic (preferably of you as a real-life person!), so make sure they communicate who you are, what you want to talk about, and who and what is important to you. Followers like to discover something new or hear an alternative opinion on an idea. Establish yourself as an expert in your chosen field.


Keep the conversation


flowing If it’s a dialogue you’re looking for, ask a well-thought out question that will inspire replies – making sure it involves more than a yes/ no answer. When people respond (or they mention you in a tweet or retweet your content), talk back.


Please say you like me! Think how often you press the ‘like’ button on Facebook to show your appreciation of an


interesting status, well the ‘favorite’ (sic) button does the same job on Twitter – and is another good way of attracting someone’s attention. By clicking on it, you are endorsing the tweet and letting the tweeter know how much you like it (which always goes down well, it's like a warm round of applause!). Practically, it is also a useful bookmark tool for any tweets you may want to come back to later.


Get listed Create lists of people, essentially pigeon-holing all those who are important to you, whether they are following you or not. You can have up to 20 lists on Twitter, both private (say, for clients) and public, categorised into different themes, groups of people, ideas, etc. When you add someone to one of your lists, give them a shout-out to let them know – hopefully, they will return the favour.


Share the love You can’t take and not give on Twitter. Make sure you retweet others, give feedback, select some 'favorites', and generally do


WELCOME TO THE FIA Coltraco


Defensor Maintenance Ltd Firecheck Contracts Lakeland Electrical Services Total Fire Maintenance Ltd K J Quinn Services Ltd N & P Electrical Ltd Stable Fire Protection Ltd Elecsec UK Ltd A W Hainsworth & Sons Ltd Abtech Safety Ltd Akron Brass Company Angloco Ltd Antares (Europe) Ltd Babcock Critical Services Ltd Bluecher Bristol Uniforms Ltd Clan Tools & Plant Ltd Cosalt Workwear Dover Vanguard Roller Shutters Ltd


Draeger Safety UK Ltd Emergency One (UK) Ltd Fire Service College


Godiva Ltd Interspiro Ltd ISG Infrasys Ltd


John Dennis Coachbuilders JR Industries Ltd Leader Group UK Ltd Lion Apparel Systems Ltd MFC Survival Ltd MSA (Britain) Ltd Paratech Europe PBI Performance Products Inc Peli Products (UK) Ltd Plastisol UK Ltd Primetech (UK) Ltd Professional Protection Systems Ltd Respirex International Ltd Ruth Lee Ltd S P Services


Scott Health & Safety Ltd Supply Plus Ltd Tencate Protective Fabrics Trelleborg Protective Products W L Gore & Associates Walter Frank & Sons


Will-Burt Company (EU) Ltd Security & fire Systems (Scotland) Ltd


D B McLarnon Premiermist Uk Ltd A. T. Alarms Ltd Fraser Fire Alarms Ltd Rea Fire Safety Fire Risk Management Consultants (Kent) Ltd A.P.E Fire & security Ltd Firemaster (SW) Quantum (UK) Ltd Arena Fire Systems Ltd Integrated Alarm Technology Services Ltd Surefire Services Ltd Jailte PLC Britannia Fire Ltd H & J Martin Ltd Ivorfire Safety Services Ltd Polyteck Ltd Morgan Lighting Silver UK Ltd


twitter.com/FireIndustry | 3


what you want others to do for you. Add your own personal comment to show why a particular tweet has caught your eye. This continual ‘circle of life’ is what keeps the discussions fresh and interesting.


Say 'Thank you' Common courtesy is a pre- requisite in social media; it shows you are a nice person to know! If people have taken the time to retweet your content, give feedback, or favorite your tweets, then you should take the time to acknowledge their efforts!. That said, try and say a little more than just ‘thank you’, add another strand of conversation to keep the dialogue moving.


Frankie is a member of the Deeson Creative Family. Go to www. deeson-creative.co.uk to find out more.


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16