Hosted by the IFE Mid Western Branch.
Join us for a half-day in-person event exploring the evolving fire risks associated with car parks – particularly in the context of electric vehicles. Through expert presentations and a panel discussion, we’ll reflect on lessons from the 2023 Luton Airport Car Park fire and delve into the guidance provided in T0194 – Covered Car Parks: Fire Safety Guidance.
This is an essential event for professionals involved in fire safety, regulation, design, and emergency response planning.
Event details
- Date: Monday 19 May 2025
- Time: 9:30am–1:00pm
- In-person
- Location: Severn Park Fire & Rescue Centre, Smoke Lane, Bristol BS11 0YA
- Free venue parking
- Cost: Free!
Programme
09:30 – Welcome
09:45 – 10:45 – Luton Airport Car Park 2 Fire – Lessons and Reflections
11:00 – 12:00 – T0194: Covered Car Parks – Fire Safety Guidance for Electric Vehicles
12:15 – 13:00 – Panel Discussion
Who should attend?
- Fire engineers
- Fire risk assessors
- Building control officers
- Local authority planners
- Building and facilities managers
- Fire & Rescue Service personnel
If you’re involved in fire safety strategy, regulation, or operational response, this is an unmissable opportunity to stay informed on emerging risks in car park design and usage.
About the Speakers
Thomas Warner BA (Hons), FSAScot. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Thomas brings frontline insight into the 2023 Luton Airport Car Park fire and its implications for emergency response planning and built environment resilience.
Sally Friswell CEng MIFireE, Arup
Sally is a chartered engineer (fire) with extensive experience in fire safety design. Her work on T0194 guidance is helping shape new standards for the safe design of covered car parks, especially in light of the growing use of electric vehicles.
Book now to secure your place