As universities welcome students back after the festive break, the start of a new semester often brings a renewed focus on sustainability and safety initiatives. One of the most pressing […]
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What You Need to Know About the Disposable Vape Ban
Originally posted on 31 January 2024, updated on 8 January 2025 The UK Government recently announced that a disposable vape ban would be coming into place to protect the health […]
The Rules for Fire Blankets According to BS EN 1869
Fire blankets might sound simple – but there are plenty of essential rules to follow to ensure that the fire blanket does what it is meant to: smother a fire and put it out.
In a recent article, published by the Fire Industry Association (FIA) they provide further information on the updated Code of Practice, as well as, how you can ensure you are following the correct steps when commissioning a fire blanket.
The 2025 Firechief® Catalogue is Here
We’re delighted to announce that the 2025 edition of the Firechief® catalogue is now available! As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering the latest and most innovative fire safety […]
The Risk of Vape Fires and How to Prevent Them
Originally posted on 7 August 2023, updated 7 January 2025 Vapes have been a hot topic of conversation for a good few years now, but a new risk is emerging […]
Choosing the Right Smoke and Heat Detectors for Your Home
As fire detection technology becomes increasingly more advanced, it’s now a whole lot easier to protect your home and family. However. There’s a catch. Not all detectors are created equal, […]
Fire Safety Tips for Holiday Parks
Originally published 28 March 2022, updated 30 December 2024 As we return to the closest we have been to some sort of normality, holidays are back on the cards and […]
Fire Safety Tips for Owners of Electric Bikes & Scooters
As our cities become more crowded and public transport is not always a suitable alternative, electric bikes and scooters have become more common on the streets of the UK. They […]
Congratulations 2024 Sprint 3 Culture Champion: Krystal Suffling
The Firechief® Culture Champion for Sprint 3 in 2024 has been announced, and our congratulations go to NPD and Sourcing Manager, Krystal Suffling, who adds this award to her recent […]
12 Causes of Fire in the Home
Originally posted 25 January 2024, updated 18 December 2024 There are more causes of fire in the home than you would think. Most of us go about our daily lives […]
Christmas Lunch at Firechief® Global
Members of the Firechief® Global Senior Leadership Team prepared and served a delicious Christmas lunch at our Oakham office. The two-course menu featured delicious, glazed ham rolls and marinated grilled […]
Fire Extinguishers which are ineffective on lithium-ion battery fires
Originally posted 19 November 2019, updated on 16 December 2024 Lithium-ion battery fires are a serious risk, especially as more of us invest in devices powered by this increasingly common […]