Monthly Archives: September 2011

Playing the blame game with the FiReControl failure

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

FIRE Editor Andrew Lynch asks, if we knew FiReControl was on the skids, why didn’t the then Deputy Prime Minister? The Public Accounts Committee report on the failure of FiReControl said it was one of the worst cases of project … Continue reading →

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Remembering September 11 in the USA

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

Hello again from across the pond. Things have been kind of hectic here with yours truly regarding some disaster exercises, hospital planning, and now 9/11. As you are aware, we honoured those who were tragically lost in the terrorist attacks … Continue reading →

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In praise of superspies and superstars

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

FIRE Editor Andrew Lynch looks forward to the cinematic release of a spy classic and reflects on his relationship with the actor Brad Pitt   Exciting times; very exciting times indeed. I haven’t been this excited since I got to … Continue reading →

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Compassion in an age of contempt

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

FIRE Editor Andrew Lynch reflects upon bad leadership following catastrophe and calls for cool heads in a climate of perpetual crisis Ten years on from the tragedy of 9/11 it is worth pausing to remember those who were caught up … Continue reading →

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