Archive for December 2019
Housing associations may not be able to cover fire safety
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 chief executive of Network Homes, said that due to the charitable status of…
Read MoreMerry Christmas & Happy New Year
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. It has been a busy and exciting year for the Firechief team, but…
Read MoreKeeping safe in the kitchen during Christmas
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 cooking. The kitchen is the single most dangerous place in your home, and…
Read MoreFire Safety at work for the New Year
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 – the owner – the landlord – an occupier – anyone else with control…
Read MoreFire Blankets – Why you should put them on your Christmas Wish List
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 of fires increase this time of year. Having all the necessary fire safety…
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