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What Is A Welding Blanket? Everything You Need To Know

Welding blankets might not look like much, but they’re vital for keeping people, equipment, and premises safe during hot work like welding, grinding or cutting. In this guide, we answer […]

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Light Duty Welding Blankets: Your First Defence in Hot Works

Whether you’re performing minor maintenance, metal fabrication, or light welding tasks, fire safety should never be an afterthought. Firechief®’s new Hot Works light duty welding blankets offer a reliable first […]

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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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Burning Issues Podcast Returns for Season 2

After the success of the first season of the Firechief® Global podcast, Burning Issues, we’re delighted to announce that Season 2 is now live to stream or download! Available on […]

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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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How and Where to Dispose of Vapes Safely: A Fire-Safe Guide Ahead of the UK Ban

From 1st June 2025, the sale and supply of disposable vapes will be banned across England, Scotland, and Wales. The government cites both environmental and health concerns, particularly the sharp […]

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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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