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A fire can only be successfully put out if the right equipment is used on it. In this blog we focus on wet chemical fire extinguishers, which are a lesser known but vital fire safety equipment for commercial kitchens. What is a wet chemical extinguisher and where can it be used? A wet chemical extinguisher…

The function of emergency lighting is not to illuminate a building when the power goes out. The role of emergency lighting is to illuminate key areas that are required in an emergency. Escape routes Emergency lighting should help people see in any passageways or stairways that lead to exits. In addition to this, lighting should…

As most people know, a fire blanket is a sheet of flame retardant material designed to extinguish small fires as they start. Fire blankets, for use in kitchens and around the home, should be made of either fibreglass or woven-nylon coated with silicone-based flame retardant. The fire blanket is folded and stored in a quick-release…

The Fitzalan is a high-end student accommodation building located right in the heart of Cardiff city. As well as a variety of modern bedroom accommodation ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments, the communal spaces include a cinema room, game rooms, luxury ‘snugs,’ an on-site gym, a common room, and a communal kitchen. The accommodation was…

The Firechief PyroCloud 5000 series of manual fire suppression units knock down flames and drop the temperature to a manageable level within 30 – 60 seconds. Flashovers and backdrafts are prevented, significantly increasing the safety of firefighters when tackling an indoor fire. PyroCloud 5000 units are small and light therefore easy to store on site…

The Firechief range of fire retardant blankets are ideal for putting out a fire in a small burning pan, container, or on a colleague’s clothes if they catch alight. A fire retardant blanket will give peace of mind to a homeowner, a chef at a restaurant, and a car fire blanket is always a good…

Summer is almost here, which means it is boating season! Fire safety on the water should always be a priority whether you are heading out for a bit of fishing or just time on the lake or sea. Boat fires are more common than you might think with common causes including equipment failures and fuel…

A Fire Blanket is an adaptable and flexible piece of fire-fighting equipment.  It can be used for more than just extinguishing a cooking fire, it can also be used to smother the flames on a person whose clothes have caught fire for example. A sheet of flame retardant material designed to extinguish small fires as…