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Fire Safety Advice for High-Rise Living

September 14, 2020

People who live in a high-rise tower block are at no greater risk of having a fire because of the type of building in which they live, say the West Midlands Fire Service As they explain, all high-rise buildings are designed and […]

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Home Renovation Month – Tidy up your home and fire safety

April 29, 2020

The beginning of Spring means majority of households will be carrying out a big spring clean, tidying up their gardens or even getting some home renovation projects on the go. Whilst we are carrying out home renovations it is important to think […]

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BSI: Why we’ve updated the domestic fire detection and alarm systems standard

April 7, 2020

Part 6 of BS 5839 provides guidance and recommendations on fire detection and alarm systems in domestic premises. This blog post looks at the role played by the standard in protecting life and details the recent revisions that have been made. Did […]

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Fines handed out over fire safety failings at student flats

February 8, 2020

Three companies have been ordered to pay fines totalling £670,000 after admitting fire safety failings at a building used for student accommodation in Leeds. Judge Mairs at Leeds Crown Court heard how Trinity Halls on Woodhouse Street had only one available fire […]

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Firechief 2020 Catalogue Available Now

February 5, 2020

The new 2019/20 Firechief Catalogue is now available! Featuring more than 2,000 quality, UK-approved fire protection products over 168 pages, the all-new catalogue includes Fire Depot’s exclusive and ever-growing range of Firechief branded products. The new catalogue has over 50 new and […]

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Meet the team and see the Firechief Products in 2020

February 5, 2020

We are starting to plan our 2020 exhibitions and would love to invite all our followers to come down to the following shows. Fire Safety Event – April 2020 A must attend for anyone who has a focus on improving life safety, […]

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Housing associations may not be able to cover fire safety

December 2, 2019

Housing associations cannot give “blanket assurances” that they will cover the cost of fire safety and cladding remediation work for leaseholders in the blocks they own, the chair of the G15 has said. Speaking to Inside Housing, Helen Evans, who is also […]

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

December 2, 2019

The Firechief team would like to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our followers, clients, customers, family & friends. We would like to dedicate a short blog post to saying thank you for all the continued support in 2019. […]

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Keeping safe in the kitchen during Christmas

December 2, 2019

Most house fires occur in the kitchen, 89% of these happened while the victims were in another room. This Christmas make sure you are aware of what is happening in the kitchen. Nearly two thirds of all domestic fires happen because of […]

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Fire Safety at work for the New Year

December 2, 2019

This blog has been put together to ensure you double check your fire safety practices at work once the New Year sets in. Who’s responsible You’re responsible for fire safety in business or other non-domestic premises if you’re: – an employer – […]

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Fire Blankets – Why you should put them on your Christmas Wish List

December 2, 2019

If you’re wondering what to get for Christmas, add a Fire Blanket onto your list! It is well-known that we all spend a lot more time in the kitchen over to festive season, therefore, it is important to remember that the risk […]

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Everything you need to know about the Flamebuster

November 26, 2019

The Firechief Flamebuster is one of our best-selling products, find out everything you need to know about it here: Fire extinguishers are extremely important as they are the most commonly used for of fire protection. In many cases they are a first […]

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