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Welcome to the team, Jess!

We’re excited to welcome Jess Charles to the Firechief® Global team as our new Customer Success Assistant! Jess brings a strong background in customer-focused roles, including pet travel consultancy and […]

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Powering the Future: Our Half-Day Conference About Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Safety

In an era where lithium-ion batteries power everything from our phones to our cars, a pressing question is emerging: Are we doing enough to manage the risks that come with […]

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How to Ensure Compliance & Adapt to The New PFAS Ban

On 4th July 2025, updated UK regulations came into force restricting the use, sale, and refill of AFFF foam extinguishers containing PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid), a specific PFAS compound. This is […]

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Congratulations 2025 Sprint 1 Culture Champion: Rob McPherson

The Firechief® Global Culture Champion for the first Sprint in 2025 has been announced, and our congratulations go to Supply Chain Assistant, Rob McPherson. Culture Champion is voted for by […]

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Do All Foam Fire Extinguishers Need to Be Replaced by July 2025?

As the UK advances towards stricter environmental regulations, a notable change is on the horizon regarding Aqueous Film-Forming Foam fire extinguishers (AFFF for short). These extinguishers contain a substance known […]

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One Team One Vision: Pizza Making at Brockleby’s

Fresh ingredients, teamwork, and a day out of the office enjoying the Spring sunshine – that’s what our most recent One Team One Vision day was all about. On a […]

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What is a Class C Fire?

Fires are classified according to the type of fuel that feeds and sustains them. One of the most common types of fires is Class C fires, which are especially hazardous […]

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What Makes Up the Fire Tetrahedron?

Understanding the science behind a fire is just as important as understanding what extinguisher to use to suppress it and how to reduce the risk in the future. Fire is […]

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What is a Class B Fire?

No two fires are ever the same, and that means that how we fight them also varies. Class B fires involve flammable liquids, which because of their chemical composition, behave […]

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What is a Class A Fire?

Understanding fire safety starts with the basics, and that means knowing the different classifications or types of fires. Each fire class represents a different type of fuel and requires a […]

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Flying with Lithium-ion Batteries: What UK Travellers Need to Know

Whether it’s a weekend break or a business trip, if you’re flying with Lithium-ion batteries, you need to know the rules before you go. These powerful, rechargeable batteries have revolutionised […]

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Fire Extinguishers for Cars: a Detailed Guide

Tens of thousands of vehicle fires are reported in the UK each year, many of which are entirely preventable. Whether you drive a petrol-powered car, diesel van or state-of-the-art EV, […]

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