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What the Changes to BS 9991:2024 Mean for Fire Safety

BS 9991 is the UK’s most widely used fire safety standard. As the national standard for fire safety in residential buildings, it is a vital code of practice that must […]

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Introducing Academy Anytime From Firechief® Global

Hundreds of people have attended our CPD-accredited webinars on Lithium-ion battery safety over the last year and many have asked if the same content is available for them to share […]

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What Are Environmentally Friendly Fire Extinguishers?

Everywhere you look, there are attempts to make the world a greener place. From moving away from plastic cutlery to saving water and driving electric vehicles; we’re all being encouraged […]

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Fire Safety Tips for Home Offices

Since the pandemic tens of thousands of people have taken up new initiatives around working from home, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that their homes are prepared for the switch […]

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OPSS Research Helps to Understand Complex Lithium-ion Battery Risks

It’s no secret that the increasingly popular Lithium-ion battery-powered e-Bikes and e-Scooters are associated with significant fire risks. Owners either do not understand these risks (or don’t appreciate their severity) […]

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Powering Up Safety: Why Retailers Need to Sell Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Extinguishers

It’s increasingly a battery-powered world, with the Lithium-ion versions becoming a staple of modern life, powering everything from our smartphones to electric vehicles. As their use grows, however, so do […]

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Do You Have a Fire Extinguisher at Home?

Nobody ever wants to think about a fire starting at home, but unfortunately, they can – and do – happen. Whether it’s an old or faulty device. a newer appliance […]

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We’re Walking for Heart Health This February

Did you know that 7.6 million people in the UK are currently living with heart disease? To show our support, we’re setting out on an ambitious walking challenge to complete […]

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Exploring the Benefits of Wireless Interlinked Smoke Alarms

Wireless interlinked smoke alarms represent the next step in home fire safety technology. As the name suggests, unlike traditional standalone alarms, these devices ‘talk’ to one another via a wireless […]

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Setting the Gold Standard: Why DIN SPEC 91489 Matters to EV Fire Blankets

At Firechief® Global we’ve always set the highest standards for products and customer service. This has never been more evident than with our expanding range of EV fire blankets which […]

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The State of Carbon Monoxide Awareness in the UK

Every year, hundreds of people are hospitalised as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning. This odourless gas is often referred to as a silent killer which is why the team […]

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Episode 2 of the Burning Issues Podcast Series is Now Live

After the exciting launch of the Burning Issues podcast series last week, the second episode in this initial three-part series featuring Nick Tilley of AXA Insurance is now live on […]

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