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 […]
Eight things you didn’t know about fire
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.
Scary Facts About UK Fires
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 […]
Top three kitchen appliances likely to cause a house fire
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 […]
How to Instruct Your Fire Sprinkler Installer
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 […]
Do this to avoid a kitchen fire
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 […]
Remember these firework tips in November
Every year, around the end of October and the beginning of November hundreds of people are injured by fireworks. Most of the injuries are caused by people being careless with fireworks. Some are burnt by bonfires and others are caught up in house fires as a direct result of Guy Fawkes celebrations. So, let’s talk […]
If you care you’ll take heed of Ageing Safely Week.
Take note of the date folks. This is Ageing Safely Week, an initiative run by the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA)’s and the perfect time to consider elderly members of the family. Statistically, if you are over the age of 60 you are ten times more likely to die in a fire than you would […]
Fire Sprinklers at Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre in Tunbridge Wells Abated Fire
A fire that broke out in a busy shopping centre in Kent over the weekend is being treated as suspicious. However, fire sprinklers helped in the shopping centre abated fire. Kent Fire and Rescue Service were called to the Royal Victoria Place shopping centre, in Tunbridge Wells, on Saturday at 3.20pm and the complex was completely […]
Four of the most common causes of a house fire
A fire at home can have a devastating effect on your life. It can quickly turn your castle to rubble, destroy precious belongings, and leave you in a financial mess. So it’s vital that we do everything we can to ensure that a fire doesn’t break out. To do that, it’s important that you understand […]
