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Sentura Group supports the Fire Industry Charity Golf Day 2022!
On Wednesday 25th May, Fire Depot took part in the eighth year of the Fire Industry Charity Golf Day at Belton Woods, Grantham! Sentura sponsored the presentation meal, room and a professional photographer who captured the event and we will be creating some souvenirs for all those involved to have as a memory of a…
Read MoreAnother Firechief Lithium Battery Range Approved Distributor announced
Firechief is delighted to announce that Scutum London Ltd has signed up to become an Authorised Distributor of the Firechief Lithium Battery Safety Range (LBR). Lithium-ion batteries continue to present a more frequent fire hazard each day as the number of consumer and industrial goods powered by them increases and Lithium Battery fires are now…
Read MoreHow to use a fire extinguisher safely and effectively
Do you know how to use a fire extinguisher in the event of a fire? In many occurrences of fire, it’s not always safe or practical to try and put it out yourself therefore evacuation and calling the fire brigade may be the only option. However, if the fire is small and confined to a…
Read MoreAre E-Scooters and similar devices the new major fire risk?
Are you aware of the dangers that electrical devices pose to us and those around us? Today, as we are all know, the move towards reducing the impact on the environment whilst retaining mobility has seen a big increase in electrically powered transport, which in addition to electric vehicles also includes personal modes of transport…
Read MoreFirst Firechief Lithium Battery Range Approved Distributors!
Sentura is delighted to announce that three of its customers have signed up to become Authorised Distributors of the Firechief Lithium Battery Safety Range (LBR). Marlowe Fire & Security Group, Eco Fire Safety Ltd, and SelectEquip and are the first to officially join the newly formed network of Firechief LBR Authorised Distributors. Lithium-ion batteries continue…
Read MoreDo you know how to test a fire alarm safely?
The risk of dying in a house fire is 55% lower in homes with fire alarm systems than in those without. However, it’s no good having a fire alarm system installed if you don’t check it is working correctly and that it can accurately alert in case of a fire. Not sure how to test…
Read MoreDo you have a fire extinguisher in your vehicle?
If you are a driver and don’t yet carry a fire extinguisher in your vehicle, this blog is for you. It is incredibly important to be aware of the fire risks posed by our own vehicles when on the road, every type of transport carries specific risks and the more we are aware the more…
Read MoreWhat 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 steps of a fire risk assessment. A fire risk assessment is a legal requirement and if you are responsible for a building, e.g. an employer, owner or occupier of…
Read MoreHow to manage false fire alarms
Are you wondering how to manage false fire alarms? Wanting to make sure that you don’t cause a false alarm? Or even just how to test your own alarm in your house? In this blog we discuss the 5 major causes of false alarms, how these can be avoided and finally how to test a…
Read MoreFire Safety Tips for Holiday Parks
As we return to the closest we have been to some sort of normality, holidays are back on the cards. However, it is looking like staycations are going to remain the primary holiday of choice again this year. Caravans and Recreational Vehicles carry multiple fire risks, including fires resulting from unattended cooking; overheating electronic and…
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