Following a 2 year study, it has been found that only 14% of call outs by Humberside Fire and Rescue were actual emergencies, leading to over 1400 false calls per year. As a result of the study, a new response policy effecting automatic Fire Alarms has been approved. This followed a meeting between Humberside Fire […]
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Fire Classifications for your Fire Extinguishers
Fire Classifications Fires are classified into groups that correspond with the types of extinguishers best used on them. The types of fire have been classified into six categories: Fire Classifications: Class A Fires involving combustible materials such as paper, wood, and fabrics Class B Fires involving flammable liquids such as petrol and paint Class […]
Man Arrested after Residential Flat Fire
A man has been arrested for the deliberate fire at a residential flat block in Seaton, Devon. On Sunday 2nd December, a residential flat was subject to arson. About 80 firefighters from across the county were called to the major blaze in the early hours of the morning. The residential flat fire, also above a […]
Restaurant Fire Safety
Restaurant fire safety and keeping your staff safe from fire. According to the London fire brigade, the majority (25%) of restaurant and takeaway fires, are caused by their own kitchen appliances, followed closely by their cookers (23%). Therefore, how can you improve on your restaurant fire safety, what can you do to protect your restaurant […]
Christmas Fire Safety for your Business
When thinking of a Christmas fire we think of sitting in front of the Christmas stocking lined hearth with a mulled wine in hand… not the chaos of an accidental Christmas fire at your business premises! So, follow our five festive tips for your business this Christmas: 1. Christmas Lights Lots and lots of Christmas […]
Nursing Home Fire leaves six in Hospital
A serious nursing home fire occurred on January 18th at the Old Vicarage Nursing Home in Pandy Tudur, Wales. The Old Vicarage Nursing Home fire was discovered at around midnight when the alarm system was initiated. Eight fire crews and more than 10 emergency ambulance responders from across Wales were called to attend the incident. […]
Aviation Manufacturer hit by fire, hits back after 3 years
A manufacturer of aviation systems that were ruined by fire is now planning to build a new plant for propeller production. In 2015, Dowty Propellers, a manufacturer of propeller systems for various aircrafts, was ravaged by fire. Around 80 firefighters were called to the aviation manufacturer and head office site in Gloucestershire at around midnight […]
BrewDog Protect their Beers and Business with Assured
BrewDog The BrewDog Boom – Protecting their Growing Portfolio from Fire and Security Risks Starting life in 2007 with two men and a dog, BrewDog began by batching homebrewed craft beers and selling them on a market stall in Aberdeen. Brewing up a storm, they soon became the UK’s fastest growing alternative beer brand around. […]
York Star Inn the City Restaurant Fire
On Friday 9 November, Star Inn the City, located in the picturesque botanical Museum Gardens had a restaurant fire. Firefighters were called to serious restaurant fire in the early hours of the morning. There were more than just stars lighting up the sky on Friday. Located in a converted engine house on the scenic banks […]
Hotel Fire Horror Stories of 2018
Back in March, we reported the top 5 hotel fire stories of 2018 so far, but as the months have gone by, so have the severity of the hotel fire horror stories. Find out what they were and contact us now to help prevent your hotel from the hotel fire horror stories list! Terrible Timings: […]
