Posted By Nigel Hammond About a month ago I saw part of a BBC TV programme, where they bought up a row of old houses. They then destroyed each house in different ways - based on real case studies such as a hurricane and a fire. I am trying to get hold of a copy, because the fire demonstration would be an excellent training tool - showing how quickly fires spread and the importance of closing doors. Does anyone know what the name of the programme and the date it was shown. The BBC Info line, cannot help me unless I provide that information.

Posted By Mark B The Programme was called "How Safe Is Your House". Hope this Helps. Regards, Mark

Posted By Ashley Williams At the risk of a telling off from the BBC press and publicity department and having my program review copies coming to an abrupt end, I would suggest you contact them and ask if there may be any review tapes floating around in the programme review system. Hope you get lucky. Ash

Posted By Dean Harris Hi nigel, you may like to try your local fire service for the info on house fires they have really good dvd,s on this subject,as i know part of our trainin within the fire service they show video clips on how quick the fire spreads,the scenario is in a living room,also showing flashovers and backdraughts hope this helps

Posted By S P Walsh Contact your local Community Fire Safety Department of your Fire Brigade. Our local Brigade loaned me a video called "The Front Room Fire" which showed how a fire caused by a discarded cigarette set light to an armchair then spread thoughout the room. Or you could try the Fire Protection Association http://www.thefpa.co.uk/ and they have on online shop.

Posted By Nigel Hammond Thanks for your help, there are some good suggestions. I will contact the local fire service. Meanwhile, I have looked on the BRE website. I would think that the video for fire in offices will be useful for our office staff. What I am particularly interested in is a video for domestic environments. This is because I work for charity that supports people with learning disabilities - usually in a fairly normal domestic setting. What I liked about the BBC programme was that it demonstrated three things: 1, How easy a fire can start 2, How quickly a fire can spread 3, How important it is to close doors to save people from smoke inhalation. Also, it was presented with a documentary/reality TV style which made it seem more accessible. As much as I moan about reality TV, I would far prefer this to so many of the commercially available H&S videos where you have a pompous grim news-presenter narrator telling you to listen to their erudite message. Or, videos with naff 80's low budget synthesiser pop music and third-rate actors that have been recycled and repackaged onto DVDs! I'm getting into one of my pet hates now, sorry but why are so many H&S videos both expensive and boring. No wonder the media mock H&S so much. Even many of the titles are completely dull. Usually something like, "Risk Assessment - The Facts". I'll calm down now. If any of you can recommend any really good fire DVD titles for domestic fires, i would be very grateful. Many Thanks

Posted By Steve Conway Can't help with a copy of the programme, but the following may be of interest www.advantica.biz/Default.aspx?page=1072# Steve

Posted By David J Jones Hi Frank, I was looking for a suitable fire DVD/Video for our people, saw your recommendation, on-line purchased, received it this morning and have just finished reviewing it. Excellent! If anyone else is thinking of a good fire awareness video, I can thoroughly recommend this. I also have no connection with the BRE. Thanks! David

Posted By Ron Impey Hi Nigel, I've e-mailed some more fire video clips. I couldn't remember which were sent 2 month's ago, so apologies for any repeats. Ron