Grenfell Tower Fire: Benign neglect and the road to an avoidable tragedy

An in-depth review of the world of fire over the last half decade and how the tragedy of Grenfell Tower has its roots in decisions made in the 1980s. The book will be a must for anyone interested in the history and development of the fire service and the fire industry, and why disparate decisions made in isolation linked together on one night in June 2017.

About the author

Mark Taylor worked for the Fire and Rescue Service for over 30 years in strategic roles including Operations Commander, Head of Operational Training, and Head of Terrorism and Contingency Planning for West Midlands. He has been involved in a wide range of major incidents and exercises at national and international level, including the 2007 floods and the Birmingham riots. Tony Prosser worked for the Fire Service for 30 years in South Wales, Thames Valley, and West Midlands at a strategic level, in positions including Director of Operations, Director of Service Delivery, and Head of Training and Development. He led operations at some of the largest incidents faced by the West Midlands in recent years.

Summary

An in-depth review of the world of fire over the last half-decade and how the tragedy of Grenfell Tower has its roots in decisions made in the 1980s. The book will be a must for anyone interested in the history and development of the fire service and the fire industry, and why disparate decisions made in isolation linked together on June 2017.

Product details

• Authors: Tony Prosser, Prosser Tony, Mark Taylor
• Publisher: Pavilion
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2020
• EAN: 9781913414603
• ISBN: 978-1-913414-60-3
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Services, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Fire Science, Fire services, Fire protection & safety, Fire protection and safety