NEWS RELEASE: 5 August 2010

“FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT” MOVES TO 10 EDITIONS

Over the past two years, economic downturn has brought about a considerable fall in advertising income needed to support the production of the monthly Fire Risk Management journal. At the same time print and distribution costs have risen. Against this background, Fire Risk Management - produced jointly by the IFE and the FPA - has faced some tough choices.

Driven by the need to maintain editorial quality, and wishing to only attract relevant advertising, the Editorial Board of Fire Risk Management has concluded that, whilst revenue streams remain depressed, combined issues will be produced in July/August and December/January with immediate effect. As a result, there will be no August 2010 edition.

This decision has been taken with great reluctance. The IFE is conscious of the importance of this publication to members. However, we are sure that members will appreciate that the IFE is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation, so costs must be covered, particularly when subscriptions continue to be held at 2009 rates to try to support members.

It is very much hoped that this development will be short-term and that, at a future time, it will be possible to resume monthly publishing. We would like to thank all members for their understanding and continuing loyalty and support.