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Two days ago a fire started within the stairwell of a home for adolescents in North London. The ensuing fire was quickly extinguished by one fire sprinkler head. The cover plate for a second sprinkler head had been released in preparation for the second head to be active. The second head didn’t deploy because the […]

Most people are busy preparing for the festive season right now and fire safety is probably the last thing on your mind.  However, during this joyous time of the year the risk of household fires is actually higher than normal, mainly due to seasonal decorations that prove to be additional fire risks. 

In recent years we’ve seen a huge leap forward in technology. Most of us now carry powerful computers around in our pockets and people around the world are working on robots that’ll police the streets. But what has improved in the fire-fighting field? Have there been any huge leaps in the technology that they use? […]

Over the years there have been numerous fires that have caught the attention of the public and been thrust into the media spotlight. These are the blazes that we dread, the fires that appeared to burn out of control, the cinder and smoke incidents that claimed countless lives and will go down as some of […]

Of course, THE most effective way to prevent fire and ensure the safety of the building’s occupants is to install a residential firesprinkler system. However, some people don’t have the luxury of the peace of mind these bring. If you don’t have a fire sprinkler system fitted, an accidental house fire is a very real […]

Fire. It’s hot, orange, dangerous, and kills thousands of people every year. It’s also a tree running in reverse, can make water, and it’s not even a thing at all. Here are eight things you didn’t know about fire.

Every year hundreds of people die from the effects of fire in the UK. The good news is the figures seem to be dropping on a yearly basis. The bad news is there were still 322 fire-related deaths during 2013 – 2014. Sadly, in the vast majority of these cases, the victims could have been […]

If you read our last blog you’ll know that over 50% of house fires start in the kitchen. This can be due to a number of reasons and faulty electrical appliances are just one of the causes. Do you have any idea which electrical appliance is most likely to catch fire though? We’re going to […]

Our Fire Sprinkler Installer Tips Check out these tips on what you should ask your fire sprinkler installer below.   What accreditation does the installation company have? Does the company specialise solely in residential and domestic fire sprinkler systems? – many companies have considered the residential fire sprinkler industry as promising and are ‘dabbling’ in […]

Rather worryingly, over 50% of house fires start in the kitchen. This shouldn’t be a surprise really. All those hot fats and gases, high temperatures and pans filled with flammable materials can easily contribute to a combustible atmosphere. The main problem is people are easily distracted whilst they are cooking. That’s not the only reason […]