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We are officially at the time of year where the weather is getting colder and as some people continue to work from home, the London Fire Brigade is urging awareness of the increased fire risk when using portable heaters. Portable heaters are the most common solution to keeping warm, particularly if someone is spending a…

Watching fireworks is so much fun for children and adults. Figures show that the majority that get injured by fireworks are children at family or private parties. It is always advised to attend a well organised public display where it is safer, better for the environment and often less expensive to attend. Be safe not…

It’s that time of year again, Halloween! As fun as Halloween is for children it also poses a risk when it comes to fire safety.  We have put together some safety tips to make sure you have a safe but spooky and fun, Halloween. Children’s costumes are one of the greatest risks for injury at…

When it comes to purchasing a new home, fire safety is undoubtedly one of the last things on your mind, compared to working out where to put furniture, sorting out bedrooms and where to hang pictures etc! However, it is crucial to take time to consider and develop a fire safety plan for the new…

Today, Wednesday 13th October is National Burn Awareness Day. The day aims to raise awareness of the shocking number of people burned each day – the vast majority of which are preventable. It also helps to promote good first aid if a burn or scald does occur. The Children’s Burn Trust have put together downloadable…

Today, Wednesday 13th Otober is National Burn Awareness Day. The day aims to raise awareness of the shocking number of people burned each day – the vast majority of which are preventable. It also helps to promote good first aid if a burn or scald does occur. The Children’s Burn Trust have put together downloadable…

Fire is still the greatest single risk to cultural heritage. Once established, and without robust control measures in place, a fire has the potential to destroy the historic fabric completely with inevitable damage to valuable and irreplaceable contents. In 1984 & 1986, there were two disastrous fires at Hampton Court Palace and York Minster respectively. …

On Thursday 23rd September Sentura took part in the seventh year of the Fire Industry Charity Golf Day at Belton Woods, Grantham and what a great day it was, even the weather held out for us! For the first time ever Sentura entered their own team to play the course – and they ended up…