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How to manage fire safety on construction sites – part 2

October 25, 2022

In part one of this two-part blog, we looked at the fire risks on construction sites and how best to detect and warn the workforce of a fire. In this second part we look at the best means of...

How to manage fire safety on construction sites – part 1

October 11, 2022

In part one of this two-part blog, we look at the fire risks on construction sites and how best to detect and warn the workforce of a fire on site. The risk of fire and the severity of its...

New Firechief product websites now live

September 21, 2022

Three new product specific websites have been launched for Firechief products over the last few weeks. The latest of these is focused on the Firechief Home & Leisure range of fire safety...

Why is Business Safety Week important?

September 7, 2022

This week is Business Safety Week* (5th - 11th September) and an opportunity for fire industry professionals to talk to their customers about complying with fire safety law and reducing their risk...

SMART FIRE PREVENTION SYSTEM INSTALLED IN SOCIAL HOUSING

August 24, 2022

The Wilberforce Trust is a charity dedicated to helping and empowering those with sight and hearing loss and impairment in the York and North Yorkshire area to live fulfilling and independent...

Josh named Fire Depot T2 values champion at company event

August 12, 2022

Members of the Fire Depot team gathered for the company’s mid-year ‘One Team One Vision’ session at the Rutland Hall Hotel on Thursday 11th August. As well as reflecting on the company's...

How to manage fire safety in student accommodation

August 1, 2022

Student accommodation brings with it a number of risks and requires a range of precautions to keep people safe. The first consideration is the persons at risk. Generally, student accommodation is...

Fire Depot welcomes Kathy!

July 20, 2022

We are delighted to welcome Kathy Tew to the Fire Depot team. Kathy joins us as Sales Co-Ordinator and is excited to get involved and work within the fire industry as this is something she has not...

Scorching heatwave sparks wildfires

July 14, 2022

As a scorching heatwave hits, with it brings droughts, health warnings and also wildfires, with temperatures set to intensify, rising into the high 40s in the coming days. Thousands of firefighters...

Fire Extinguishers – Types & Uses

June 24, 2022

Whilst fire extinguishers may all look the same to the casual observer, there are a vast assortment of extinguisher types, all suited to tackling different types of fire. Even similar types of...

Fire Depot supports the Fire Industry Charity Golf Day 2022!

June 13, 2022

On Wednesday 25th May, Fire Depot took part in the eighth year of the Fire Industry Charity Golf Day at Belton Woods, Grantham! Fire Depot sponsored the presentation meal, room and a professional...

Insurance companies issue warnings as battery fires are becoming a growing problem

May 23, 2022

Lithium-ion batteries are a common part of everyday life - at home and at work - and as a result, Lithium battery fires are also a growing problem. There has been a massive increase in awareness of...

Fire Safety signs – clearing the confusion

May 9, 2022

A question customers sometimes ask us is ‘what are the current regulations on fire signage’? Some have been advised that signage needs to conform to EU standards and others have been told that...

Are E-scooters and similar devices the new major fire risk?

May 3, 2022

Are you aware of the dangers that electrical devices pose to us and those around us? Today, as we are all know, the move towards reducing the impact on the environment whilst retaining mobility has...

How to manage false fire alarms

April 5, 2022

Are you wondering how to manage false fire alarms? Wanting to make sure that you don’t cause a false alarm? Or even just how to test your own alarm in your house? In this blog we discuss the 5...

Wildfires – The right tools for the job!

March 24, 2022

Following more than 25 wildfires over the last weekend, the National Fire Chiefs Council is urging the public to take additional fire safety precautions. Currently to date in 2022 alone, there have...

FIRECHIEF BPR1/K40 FIRE BLANKET NOW CERTIFIED TO BS EN 1869:2019

March 15, 2022

For many years fire blankets have been used for extinguishing small, contained fires and for clothing fires. However, they are most associated with kitchen use for chip pans and similar small...

Firechief Kitchen Stove Guard installed in prestige student accommodation at Cardiff Metropolitan University

March 9, 2022

The Fitzalan is a high-end student accommodation building located right in the heart of Cardiff city. As well as a variety of modern bedroom accommodation ranging from studios to two-bedroom...

The real benefits of Hose Reels

February 28, 2022

An alternative to having portable fire extinguishers in a premises is the installation of hydraulic hose reels connected to the building’s water supply. The comparative lightness and lack of jet...

Why you should consider using Fire Logbooks & Document Cabinets

February 21, 2022

Current fire safety legislation requires that an adequate system of maintenance be in place for fire safety measures in a building. This includes a variety of tasks, some of which can be carried...

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How to manage fire safety on construction sites – part 2

How to manage fire safety on construction sites – part 1