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Fire protection for the garage or workshop
Fire safety is just as important in a workshop, shed or garage as in other areas of the home. There are multiple fire risks to consider, such as the handling and storage of flammable materials and substances such as aerosols and solvents; electrical equipment and machinery; smoking, matches and lighters, and use of equipment capable…
Read MoreFire protection for the office
Fire safety is one of the most important aspects of health and safety and is something that all businesses, no matter how small, must give consideration to, especially if their employees work from home. Electrical equipment can increase the fire hazard substantially. Even if work equipment has been Portable Appliance Tested the simple fact of…
Read MoreFire protection for the bedroom
Sometimes the safest way to escape from a fire is out of the window. This isn’t always an easy task especially if you are located on the second or third floor of your home when the fire begins. At Firechief, we have both two-storey and three-storey fire escape ladders that are compact and easy to store. It is important…
Read MoreWelcome to the Team Dom!
Welcome to the Team, Dom! We are delighted to welcome Dominic Freckingham, to the Firechief® team. He is joining the Supply and Procurement department as the Technical and Quality Manager and is getting stuck in already! With a varied career in the engineering, automotive, and aerospace (very apt for the Firechief® rocket ship!) industries under…
Read MoreDisposing of Batteries Safely
Disposing of Batteries Safely Lithium-ion and other batteries in items such as phones, laptops, and vapes, can cause devastating fires and disposing of batteries safely can be an overlooked issue. Incorrectly disposing of batteries can and has led to an exponential rise in incidents in waste centres and lorries. You’ve probably seen them in the…
Read More4 Tips for Safely Charging Your Electric Car at Home
4 Tips for Safely Charging Your Electric Car at Home With the rise of electric cars, charging has become a talking point with people trying to get the best prices and stay safe. Following on from our last blog about Economy 7 and overnight charging, we’re sharing 4 tips to charge your electric car safely…
Read MoreOne Team One Vision: Firechief® Team Day
One Team One Vision: Firechief® Team Day On the 29th of September, the Firechief® team gathered together at Rutland Hall Hotel to look into the future, share plans, and build rockets! With presentations from Laurie Pollard, Managing Director, and the heads of all departments, the team were given a thorough overview of what they’re aiming…
Read MoreEconomy 7 and Off-Peak Tariffs: Money Saver or Hidden Danger
Economy 7 and Off-Peak Tariffs: Money Saver or Hidden Danger Economy 7 tariffs are currently offered by all major energy companies and work on the premise that you will pay less to use energy during off-peak hours. But is it encouraging people to charge their devices while they are out or asleep? And are people…
Read MoreBBQ Fires: Powder Extinguishers vs Foam Extinguishers vs Fire Blankets
In an ideal world there would be no BBQ fires. We’d be able to enjoy our fair weather treat in peace without the fear of fire, however, it’s an ever-present issue that we should all consider. Also in an ideal world, we’d all have an array of safety products to protect us should the worst…
Read MoreAnother Charity Donation for Worthy Cause in the Local Community
Another Charity Donation for Worthy Cause in the Local Community Our Supply Chain Coordinator, Megan Pollard, was the August winner of Sentura ‘Shout Out’s and won a £100 donation to a charity of her choice. The Sentura ‘Shout Out’ initiative recognises the hard work and dedication of our team members, allowing people to ‘shout out’…
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