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Sadly, fires on boats have killed 30 people over the last 20 years but there is plenty of useful fire safety and prevention advice available for sailors and boaters, particularly regarding the fitting and use of smoke alarms. The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has published a Fact File ‘Smoke Alarms for Boats’  with information on…

As good as it is to see football and cricket and other sports returning to television, allowing spectators back into sports grounds and stadiums will be a major step forward in getting life ‘back to normal’. But the social distancing measures that need to be put in place for this to happen, will also significantly…

According to the latest statistics, one smoke alarm may not be enough to provide you with the best chance of escaping a fire in the home. Most people know that working smoke alarms save lives. They provide the vital early warning that allows for a safe escape. However, despite the 91 percent of homes having…

In approximately 80% of all fire incidents, a simple portable fire extinguisher is all that is needed to put out the fire. Studies have also shown that 60% of fires go unnotified. This means that the fire is not severe and can be handled easily with a fire extinguisher. It is important to know what…

Firefighters have attended more than 600 balcony fires in London in the last three years, including one at a block of flats in Deptford in May which was caused by a barbecue being disposed of in a plastic bag. Dozens of residents were evacuated from the building and a number of people were permanently displaced.…

Fire and Rescue services across the country are calling on bar and restaurant owners to make sure they are operating safely and adhering to fire safety regulations ahead of planned re-openings this weekend. Many pubs, bars and restaurants have had to make changes to the internal layout of their premises including adding partitions, creating seating…

On the third anniversary of the devastating Grenfell Tower fire, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has once again said that it is ‘wholly unacceptable’ that people are still living in dangerously clad buildings. Despite the tragedy, 160 residential blocks have still not started to remove the ACM cladding systems – similar to that on Grenfell Tower.

With many families still spending more time at home even as the lockdown eases, being aware of risks and taking safety measures to prevent them and keep children safe, has never been more important.

It’s a fact that working smoke alarms save lives, so regular testing of your alarm should give you peace of mind that should a fire start, your alarm will alert you to the danger and give you and your family the best chance of getting out of your home safely. As a fire safety equipment…