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What fire safety documents should be displayed within the workplace?

July 5, 2022

Most fires are preventable. Those responsible for workplaces and other buildings to which the public have access can avoid them by taking responsibility for and adopting the right behaviours and procedures. We take look at five of the most important fire safety […]

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Firechief Hot Work Kit

June 29, 2022

Firechief’s ‘all in one’ kit has been developed especially for contractors and tradesmen who carry out Hot Work on site. Each Hot Work Kit contains everything needed to do Hot Work safely – all wrapped up in a handy carry-to-site bag. Firechief […]

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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 photographer who captured the event and we will be […]

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How to use a fire extinguisher safely and effectively

May 25, 2022

Do you know how to use a fire extinguisher in the event of a fire? In many occurrences of fire, it’s not always safe or practical to try and put it out yourself therefore evacuation and calling the fire brigade may be […]

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Fire Safety signs – clearing the confusion

May 9, 2022

A question customers sometimes ask us is ‘what are the current regulations on fire safety signs’?   Some have been advised that signage needs to conform to EU standards and others have been told that fire signage now needs to be to British […]

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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 seen a big increase in electrically powered […]

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Do you know how to test a fire alarm safely?

April 28, 2022

The risk of dying in a house fire is 55% lower in homes with fire alarm systems than in those without. However, it’s no good having a fire alarm system installed if you don’t check it is working correctly and that it […]

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Do you have a fire extinguisher in your vehicle?

April 20, 2022

If you are a driver and don’t yet carry a fire extinguisher in your vehicle, this blog is for you. It is incredibly important to be aware of the fire risks posed by our own vehicles when on the road, every type […]

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What is a fire risk assessment?

April 12, 2022

Do you perform fire risk assessments? Do you know what these assessments are and how important they really are? Today we will go into the five steps of a fire risk assessment. A fire risk assessment is a legal requirement and if […]

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Fire Safety Tips for Holiday Parks

March 28, 2022

As we return to the closest we have been to some sort of normality, holidays are back on the cards. However, it is looking like staycations are going to remain the primary holiday of choice again this year. Caravans and Recreational Vehicles […]

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Fire safety advice when travelling

February 28, 2022

Now we are all able to travel more freely again it is important not to assume that electrical safety abroad is as good as here at home. Electrical safety standards in the UK are higher than in many other countries. Despite obvious […]

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Firechief presents burning issue at Institute of Fire Safety Managers Technical Meeting

February 21, 2022

Wednesday 9th February, saw our Trade Business Development Manager Matt Humby speaking at the sell-out Institute of Fire Safety Managers Technical Meeting at the Milton Keynes Dons stadium. Matt made a well-received presentation on the ever-growing risks of Lithium-Ion Battery fires and […]

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