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Firechief’s ‘all in one’ kit has been developed especially for contractors and tradesmen who carry out Hot Work on site. Each Hot Work Kit contains everything needed to do Hot Work safely – all wrapped up in a handy carry-to-site bag. Firechief has three different types of the Hot Work Kits as follows: Firechief Hot…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Now we are all able to travel more freely again it is important not to assume that electrical safety abroad is as good as here at home. Electrical safety standards in the UK are higher than in many other countries. Despite obvious differences e.g., plugs and sockets, there are other aspects you should also be…