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What You Need To Know About Firechief’s Flat-Pack Fire Extinguisher Stand

March 11, 2024

In January, we launched our innovative new flat-pack fire extinguisher stand. Coming in both a single and double variant, this stand is a service technician’s dream! Quick and easy to build, small enough to store in multiples, and coming with a multiple […]

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Latest Government Guidance on E-cycle and E-scooter Battery Risk for Premises

February 29, 2024

In February, the Department for Transport published new guidance relating to the e-cycle and e-scooter battery risk for premises in England, Scotland, and Wales. It contains key guidance and resources for premises owners on how to mitigate the risks of lithium-ion battery […]

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Innohome renews the distribution agreement with Firechief Global for the UK market.

February 1, 2024

Finland-based technology company Innohome is to continue to work in close cooperation with its UK distributor, Firechief® Global. The partnership began in 2018 and the common interest of ‘making the world a safer place’ has led to a successful collaboration. Distribution Agreement […]

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What You Need to Know About the Disposable Vape Ban

January 31, 2024

The government announced on Monday that a disposable vape ban would be coming into place to protect the health of children. Vapes and vaping have been a massive topic of conversation over the past few years as many highlight the variety of […]

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More than two in five adults unaware of lithium-ion battery fire risk while charging

January 18, 2024

The insurer, Aviva, has urged people to consider the lithium-ion battery fire risk in their homes after seeing an increase in customer claims related to them. The findings at a glance In research commissioned by Aviva to further investigate public feeling and […]

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1 in 10 with Children Under 18 Don’t See the Need for Fire Safety Equipment in the Home

January 11, 2024

Fire safety equipment in the home is a top priority for keeping families, homes, and properties safe from the risk of fire. However, a study by Kidde and reported by Express has found that one in ten adults with children under 18 […]

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Startling statistic in fire safety for tradespeople study

September 6, 2023

Tradespeople, such as locksmiths, electricians, and builders, face many fire risks throughout their work but a shocking statistic from an IronmongeryDirect study looking at fire safety for tradespeople shows that 85% of tradespeople wouldn’t know what to do in the event of […]

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What is the #ChargeSafe campaign?

August 31, 2023

Charge Safe Campaign Blog The London Fire Brigade launched their #ChargeSafe campaign earlier in the year to help spread awareness of lithium-ion battery fires and share knowledge on how to prevent them. This comes in response to the rise in the number […]

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What does Marine Guidance Note MGN 681 (M) mean for yachts?

August 24, 2023

What does Marine Guidance Note MGN 681 (M) mean for yachts? Recent guidance from the government has been published outlining the measures yacht and superyacht owners and manufacturers should take to prevent lithium-ion battery fires aboard their vessels. Increased knowledge and understanding […]

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More Firechief Lithium Battery Range Approved Distributors signed!

February 17, 2023

Firechief Global is delighted to announce that it has signed two more Authorised Distributors for its Firechief Lithium Battery Safety Range (LBR);  Fire Safe Fire Protection of Northern Ireland and national fire and security solutions provider, EDSB. The Firechief Lithium Battery Safety Range […]

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How to heat your home safely this winter

December 6, 2022

London Fire Brigade (LFB) has warned people who use portable heaters, wood burners or open fires as alternative ways to heat their homes during the cost-of-living crisis, to take extra care. Last year there were 256 heating-related fires across London. Three people died […]

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New Lithium Battery Range Approved Distributor for Firechief

September 5, 2022

Firechief is very pleased to announce that Bryland Fire Protection has become an Authorised Distributor of the Firechief Lithium Battery Safety Range (LBR). Lithium-ion batteries continue to present a more frequent fire hazard each day as the number of consumer and industrial […]

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