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Catch up on the latest industry news and views with the Fire Depot Blog. From new Fire Depot products and equipment to promotions, trade partnerships, innovation and more, you’ll find it here.

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Introducing our extended Firechief Lithium-ion Battery Safety Range

November 30, 2021

Lithium-ion batteries are a common part of everyday life, at home and at work. They are used in power tools, computers, personal devices, scooters/bikes, cards, forklift trucks and other factory...

NEW PyroCloud 12000 Series Product Video!

November 24, 2021

Another product video has now gone live on our YouTube channel! The Firechief PyroCloud SSS12000 series aerosol generators can be used as a part of a highly effective fixed extinguishing system. A...

Tools of the trade

November 18, 2021

Whilst fire extinguishers have remained similar in design and operation over the years, there are still quite an assortment of tools and spares needed to carry out competent servicing. Based on the...

Why do extinguishers need to be serviced by a qualified/competent person?

October 25, 2021

Looking at the current law, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005* states: “Maintenance 17.—(1) Where necessary in order to safeguard the safety of relevant persons the responsible person...

The impact of Covid-19 on the Fire Industry

October 20, 2021

The far-reaching impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to be felt across the world, and of course the fire industry and the businesses they serve have not been spared from these effects...

National Burn Awareness Day 2021!

October 13, 2021

Today, Wednesday 13th October is National Burn Awareness Day. The day aims to raise awareness of the shocking number of people burned each day – the vast majority of which are preventable. It also...

The 35kV Di-electric test and the portable fire extinguisher

October 12, 2021

As we all know, water and electricity do not mix well yet traditionally - particularly during the 20th Century - water based extinguishers were often operated by an acid/alkaline reaction resulting...

NEW PyroCloud Product Video!

October 5, 2021

The Firechief PyroCloud 5000 series of manual fire suppression units knock down flames and drop the temperature to a manageable level within 30 – 60 seconds. Flashovers and backdrafts are...

Fire Depot supports the 2021 Fire Industry Charity Golf Day

September 29, 2021

On Thursday 23rd September Fire Depot took part in the seventh year of the Fire Industry Charity Golf Day at Belton Woods, Grantham and what a great day it was, even the weather held out for us!...

Fire Door Safety Week 2021!

September 20, 2021

It’s Fire Door Safety Week from 20th – 26th September. First launched in 2013 in response to a legacy of fire door neglect, Fire Door Safety Week is a ‘mass market’ awareness campaign aimed at...

Fire Depot is at The Fire Safety Event 2021 this week!

September 6, 2021

The team at Fire Depot are very excited to be exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event on 7th - 9th September. We will be showcasing our Lith-Ex range of products and also our new PyroCloud range at the...

Fire Investigators issue warning over e-bike battery fires

August 25, 2021

London Fire Brigade’s Fire Investigation team has seen a significant rise in Lithium-Ion battery fires so far this year. Firefighters in the capital have already attended more than 25 fires...

Tools for fighting wildfires

August 17, 2021

Traditionally wildfire season lasts from March to September each year. Wildfires can be caused by a build-up of dead matters such as leaves, twigs and trees that can create enough heat in some...

Congratulations to Emily - our new Customer Care Assistant!

August 9, 2021

Fire Depot is very proud to announce that Customer Care Apprentice Emily Russ has successfully completed her Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship with a distinction! Emily started at Fire...

The Fire Safety Act 2021 – what Landlords need to know

August 2, 2021

The new Fire Safety Act 2021, which is now law in England and Wales, has changed the regulations around which properties are exempt from the Fire Safety Order (FSO). In general, single private...

As safe as houses? Working from home – safely!

July 27, 2021

In recent years there has been an increasing trend towards partly or wholly working from home, and this has been further accelerated by the Coronavirus Pandemic. For this reason, it is important...

Jack of all trades? The universal extinguisher

July 21, 2021

Throughout extinguisher history there has been a search for the universal agent; one which is suitable for all types of fire, with several agents vying for this position in the past. The...

The Fire Depot team are Air Ambulance Superheroes!

July 6, 2021

The Fire Depot team has raised £2,115 for the local Air Ambulance Service. The team took on the Air Ambulance Superhero challenge and committed to walk, run, cycle or swim 214 miles, which is the...

Fire Depot welcomes Megan!

June 30, 2021

We are delighted to welcome Megan Pollard to the Fire Depot team. Megan joins us as Customer Care Assistant and is excited to get stuck in, developing her communication and confidence skills...

Residential Kitchen Fires – Prevention is better than cure

June 28, 2021

The problem It is an unfortunate statistic that most fire casualties and deaths occur in the home or similar settings – a fact unchanged for many decades. The most recent statistics released by the...

Free Next Day Delivery We now offer FREE delivery on all orders over £50 and its only a £5 charge for orders up to £50.
Place an order for items in stock before 4pm and we’ll have it shipped and delivered by the next business day.

No quibble returns. Product no longer needed? Return the product to us within 30 days of purchase and we will issue a refund

Bulk Buy Mega Deals We offer bulk discounts.
Please talk to our sales team for a quotation.

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