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How to manage false fire alarms

April 4, 2022

Are you wondering how to manage false fire alarms? Wanting to make sure that you don’t cause a false alarm? Or even just how to test your own alarm in your house? In this blog we discuss the 5 major causes of […]

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Transport for London bans E-Scooters due to fire risks

March 22, 2022

E-Scooters and E-Bikes are continuing to grow in popularity across the UK. Typically combining a lightweight folding frame with lithium-ion battery-electric technology, they have become the affordable urban mobility vehicle of choice. However, this has also led to an increase in fire […]

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Firechief is at The Fire Safety Event 2021 this week!

September 6, 2021

The team at Firechief are very excited to be exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event on 7th – 9th September.  We will be showcasing our Lith-Ex range of products and also our new PyroCloud range at the event. The Fire Safety Event […]

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Fire Investigators issue urgent warning over fires involving e-bike batteries

August 3, 2021

A man who escaped a blaze at his flat has backed fire investigators in issuing an urgent warning following a spike in ‘ferocious’ fires caused by the Lithium-Ion batteries on electric bikes and scooters. The man was lucky to get away without […]

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Electrical Fire Safety Tips

How to avoid electrical fires in the home

July 26, 2021

Every year, over half of accidental domestic fires in the UK are caused by electricity. The majority of these are caused by electrical products being either misused or faulty and over half of these type of electrical fires start in the kitchen, […]

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Fire Safety In The Home

NFCC Home Safety Week 2021!

June 15, 2021

It’s a fact that alarms save lives.   They provide precious time to escape in the event of a fire or carbon monoxide (CO) incident. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) are highlighting the importance of installing alarms as part of Home Safety […]

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How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

June 13, 2021

Do you have a Fire Extinguisher? Do You Know How to Use it To Protect Yourself, Your Property & Those Around You? Read the Guide to Using a Fire Extinguisher Safely.

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Fire Safety Act 2021

The Fire Safety Act – what does it contain?

June 3, 2021

After much well publicised debate and controversy the Fire Safety Act is now law – but what remains from the long list of proposed contents? Section 1 – Premises to which the Fire Safety Order (FSO) applies The domestic premises exemption from […]

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Firechief supports Earth Day 2021!

April 22, 2021

Today, 22nd April 2021 is Earth Day.  Earth Day is held annually and aims to change behaviours and provoke policy changes for the protection of the environment. Its mission is to ‘diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide’. Earth day first […]

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Enjoy your coffee machine – safely!

December 22, 2020

Coffee Machine Fire Safety Home ownership of coffee machines in the UK has been on the rise for a number of years – perhaps you have one on your Christmas list this year? These days there are a wide range to choose […]

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Is your bedtime routine fire safe?

November 20, 2020

Before you head off to bed, making some simple fire safety checks can save your life. Here is what to keep an eye out for. Simple Checks Before You Head For Bed Last year, out of the 6871 fires that the London […]

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Firechief gets Gold!

October 19, 2020

Firechief Global is proud and excited to announce that Investors in People has awarded the company the ‘We Invest in People’ Gold accreditation. Gold accreditation is the advanced level of ‘We Invest in People’ and is recognition that everyone in the  team […]

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