International Aircraft System Fire Protection Working Group

The International Aircraft System Fire Protection Working Group was originally formed to develop minimum performance standards and test methodologies for non halon aircraft fire suppression agents/systems in cargo compartments, engine nacelles, hand held extinguishers, and lavatory trash receptacles. The groups focus has been expanded to include all system fire protection R&D for aircraft.

Their most recent meeting was held in Atlantic City in November 2017. All of the presentations are available from the working groups website. The below sampling are five that I found valuable.

1. Improvements in Aircraft Fire Detection
2. SAE: Fire Containment Covers and Fire Resistant Containers
3. Research Into Fire, Smoke, or Fumes Occurrences on Transport Planes
4. Engine Nacelle Halon Replacement - Reconsidering CO2 
5. High Energy Fire and Cabin Safety Risk Management

Why church safety matters?

In Why Church Buildings Matter, Tim Cool writes:

The condition of your facility will speak volumes to guests.  It will communicate what the church values, which may be an indicator of how a guest may be treated as well.  As a guest to dozens of church facilities a year, the condition of the space and campus are first clue indicators to me as to what is important to that congregation or the leadership.  While it may not always be indicative of the desired culture, vision, and mission of the church, it is an indicator that will influence my overall impression.

Does your facility value a culture of protection, safety, and stewardship?  Are your fire protection systems properly installed and maintained? Are emergency plans in place? Can guest rest assured that your worship facility is truly a place of sanctuary?