Competency, Compliance and Fire Door Training

About this episode

Duncan J. White discusses with Nicola John the importance of competency frameworks and training in enhancing fire door safety.

In this episode of the IFSJ Fire Door Podcast, Managing Editor Duncan J. White speaks with Nicola John, Managing Director at FDM – Training & Development, about the role of competency frameworks, regulatory compliance and professional training in improving fire door safety. The discussion explores how structured training and clear standards can strengthen accountability and ensure fire doors perform as critical life-safety systems.

People in this episode

Host: Duncan J. White

Guest: Nicola John

Topics covered

• fire door safety
• competency frameworks
• regulatory compliance
• professional training
• accountability
• life-safety systems

Keywords

• fire door
• safety
• training
• compliance
• competency
• accountability
• life-safety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FDM – Training & Development

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