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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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Fire Extinguishers which are ineffective on lithium-ion battery fires

November 19, 2019

Firechief talk us through the different type of fire extinguishers which are not an effective solution to lithium-ion battery fires and introduce the most effective alternative on the market today. Water Water will provide a cooling effect and extinguish the flames from […]

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Fire Safety Equipment list for your home

November 11, 2019

Welcome to our convenient checklist of the fire safety equipment needed in most homes. What is fire safety equipment? Fire safety equipment is equipment designed to extinguish fires or protect the user from fire. It may be used by trained fire fighters, […]

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Reducing the threat of kitchen fires at University campuses

November 2, 2019

Two people were injured after the large blaze broke out at a six-storey student accommodation block known as The Cube in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Experts are investigating why a fire at a student accommodation block spread so quickly, the fire service has […]

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Fire Doors explained – What you need to know

October 24, 2019

Fire doors have a few vital safety features and really can be the difference between life and death. If you own a commercial or non-domestic property, there are strict regulations and guidelines to follow, ensuring the doors can withstand certain heats. Fire […]

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What fire safety documents should be displayed in the workplace?

October 21, 2019

Most fires are preventable. Those responsible for workplaces and other buildings to which the public have access can avoid them by taking responsibility for and adopting the right behaviours and procedures. We take look at five of the most important fire safety […]

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Emergency Lighting – Why it is important

October 21, 2019

The function of emergency lighting is not to illuminate a building when the power goes out. The role of emergency lighting is to illuminate key areas that are required in an emergency. Escape routes – Emergency lighting should help people see in […]

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Two-thirds of English schools found to have ‘poor’ fire protections

October 10, 2019

Two-thirds of schools in England have poor fire protection systems and are not properly prepared for a potential blaze, according to an education insurer. Zurich Municipal, which insures about half of all schools and universities in the UK, has written to the […]

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RICS launches new fire safety advice for public

October 10, 2019

According to a recent article published by Inside Housing, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published new fire safety advice for the public to highlight the responsibilities of both landlords and tenants in keeping their homes safe. The RICS has […]

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Why L2 Fire Extinguishers are not effective on lithium battery fires

September 24, 2019

Here are Firechief we are often asked about L2 Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers and whether they are effective when tackling lithium battery fires, in this blog post we explain why these fire extinguishers are ineffective on lithium battery fires and what you […]

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Firechief exhibiting at Screwfix Live 2019

September 9, 2019

Screwfix Live is returning to Farnborough and we are delighted to be exhibiting! The event takes place at the International Exhibition & Conference Centre from Friday 27th September – Sunday 29th September 2019. The show is designed to give tradespeople and serious […]

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Fire safety advice for Duty Holders

September 4, 2019

Fire safety is very important in all premises, whether it’s a warehouse, office, hotel or block of flats. But it can be confusing if you are the person responsible for fire safety. We’re here to help provide guidance and insight into the […]

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