London Fire Brigade (LFB) firefighters have issued an urgent e-bike safety warning following a serious blaze at a block of flats in Shepherd’s Bush on 22nd June. LFB said, “at […]
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What is a Fire Risk Assessment?
Do you perform fire risk assessments? Do you know what these assessments are and how important they really are? Today we will go into the five-step process to make you […]
Transport for London Bans E-Scooters Due to Fire Risks
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 […]
E-Cigarettes and the fire risk they carry
E-cigarettes are becoming increasingly commonplace, with many people converting to their usage from normal cigarettes thanks to their lack of tobacco and the variety of flavours now available. However, while […]
What is the Fire Triangle?
The fire triangle is a simple model used to explain how fires start and continue to burn. It’s called a triangle because a fire requires three elements to ignite and […]
Congratulations to our NEW Culture Champion!
On Wednesday 15th December, the Firechief team gathered in person at the Rutland Hall Hotel for the first time in almost two years! This was for the company’s last ‘One […]
NEW PyroCloud 12000 Series Product Video!
Another product video has now gone live on our YouTube channel! The Firechief PyroCloud SSS12000 series aerosol generators can be used as a part of a highly effective fixed extinguishing […]
Why do extinguishers need to be serviced by a qualified/competent person?
Looking at the current law, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005* states: “Maintenance 17.—(1) Where necessary in order to safeguard the safety of relevant persons the responsible person must […]
The 35kV Di-electric Test and the Portable Fire Extinguisher
As we all know, water and electricity do not mix well. Yet, traditionally (particularly during the 20th Century) water based extinguishers were often operated by an acid/alkaline reaction resulting in […]
How to Avoid Electrical Fires in the Home
Did you know that, every year, over half of accidental domestic fires in the UK are caused by electrical faults or the misuse of electrical items? Furthermore, the majority of […]
10 ways to prevent a fire in warehouses & factories
Fire Safety in every building is important however, when it comes to fire safety in factories and warehouses, there is not just the risk of lives but also to a […]
Firechief welcomes Megan!
We are delighted to welcome Megan Pollard to the Firechief team. Megan joins us as Customer Care Assistant and is excited to get stuck in, developing her communication and confidence […]