Lithium battery fires
Disposing 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 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 MoreWhat is the #ChargeSafe campaign?
Charge Safe Campaign Blog The London Fire Brigade launched their #ChargeSafe campaign earlier in the year to help spread awareness of lithium-ion battery fires and share knowledge on how to prevent them. This comes in response to the rise in the number of E-bike fires across the capital, with the London Fire Brigade reporting that…
Read MoreWhat does Marine Guidance Note MGN 681 (M) mean for yachts?
What does Marine Guidance Note MGN 681 (M) mean for yachts? Recent guidance from the government has been published outlining the measures yacht and superyacht owners and manufacturers should take to prevent lithium-ion battery fires aboard their vessels. Increased knowledge and understanding of the fire risks from Lithium-ion batteries in yacht crew, designers and owners…
Read MoreThe Risk of Vape Fires and How to Prevent Them
Vapes have been a hot topic of conversation for a good few years now, but a new risk is emerging that many didn’t foresee: vape battery fires. Most people will now be well-versed in the discussion of vapes effect on our health, and the risk of links to cancer and other concerning illnesses. There is,…
Read MoreFirechief Lithium-ion battery safety awareness training gains CPD certification
Firechief Lithium-ion battery safety awareness training gains CPD certification Firechief now has a CPD accredited training course – ‘An introduction to the burning issues surrounding Lithium-Ion Battery Fires’. The 45-minute CPD accredited introductory course provides the information needed to live and work safely with Lithium-ion battery (LiB) powered devices and electric vehicles. The training can…
Read MoreTwo new Distributors signed for Firechief Lithium-ion Battery Safety Range
Firechief Global is pleased to announce that it has signed two new Authorised Distributors for its Firechief Lithium-ion Battery Safety Range (LBR) – safety supply company SafetyBuyer (UK) Ltd and Ferndale Fire who are based in the Republic of Ireland. The Firechief Lithium-ion Battery Safety Range includes Lith-Ex Extinguishers, Heavy Duty Lithium Battery Fire Blankets, Fire Suppression…
Read MoreINNOVATIVE NEW PRODUCT ADDED TO FIRECHIEF LITHIUM-ION BATTERY SAFETY RANGE
Firechief Global, the UK’s leading brand in battery safety has added a new product to its Lithium-Ion Battery Safety range. Firechief PyroFlow is a mineral-based extinguishing agent that is non-toxic and eco-friendly and can be used to fight and prevent fires in metal, lithium-ion battery cells and combustible liquids. Manufactured from low grade waste glass recycled into…
Read MoreMore Firechief Lithium Battery Range Approved Distributors signed!
Firechief Global is delighted to announce that it has signed two more Authorised Distributors for its Firechief Lithium Battery Safety Range (LBR); Fire Safe Fire Protection of Northern Ireland and national fire and security solutions provider, EDSB. The Firechief Lithium Battery Safety Range includes Lith-Ex Extinguishers, Heavy Duty Lithium Battery Fire Blankets, Fire Suppression Kits and Fire-Resistant Containers which are…
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