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How to assess the fire risks on a petrol station forecourt
Petrol stations are surrounded by dangerous substances and therefore the risk of fire is increased. There are many regulations and codes of practices that petrol forecourts must adhere to and failure to comply to these can come with a fine and potential imprisonment. What does a fire risk assessment involve? Completing a fire risk assessment…
Read MoreWhich fire protection products do you need to be fire safe at home?
Did you know that the fire brigade was called to fires at just over 27,000 dwellings last year?* Many of these were caused by electrical equipment misuses, mainly in cooking appliances. You can learn more about how to avoid electrical fires in our blog How To Avoid Electrical Fires In The Home (firechiefglobal.com). Firechief recommend…
Read MoreFirechief presents burning issue at Institute of Fire Safety Managers Technical Meeting
Wednesday 9th February, saw our Trade Business Development Manager Matt Humby speaking at the sell-out Institute of Fire Safety Managers Technical Meeting at the Milton Keynes Dons stadium. Matt made a well-received presentation on the ever-growing risks of Lithium-Ion Battery fires and how and why they happen. He also showed some examples of Lithium battery…
Read More5 common mistakes when putting out a fire
If you are unfortunate enough to find yourself caught up in a fire related incident, one of the first challenges you face is working out how to tackle the fire, or whether to tackle it at all. Judging the size of the fire One of the most important things to remember in the event of…
Read MoreNEW Firechief Home & Leisure range video!
A NEW Product Video is now live on our YouTube channel! This video features a range of Firechief products which are best suited to fight a fire within the home and also where they are best sited, for example, the office, the lounge, the kitchen, or the garage. The Firechief 1kg Powder Extinguisher is perfect…
Read MoreThe Fire Triangle
The fire triangle is a model for expressing the components of a fire. The three sides of the triangle show the three components needed to ignite and sustain a fire: heat, fuel, and oxygen. Heat This is perhaps the most essential of the fire elements. A fire cannot ignite unless it has a certain amount…
Read MorePreventing kitchen grease fires
Over half of fires within the home start in the kitchen and many of these will be caused by grease or cooking oil, which becomes too hot. It can take less than 30 seconds for smoking oil to catch fire, so you should never leave a pan unattended. The best way to stop a cooking…
Read MoreMake fire safety your number one workplace New Year resolution!
Fire presents a significant risk to businesses. Not only can it seriously injure or even potentially kill employees and visitors, it can also damage and destroy buildings and equipment or stock. With this in mind it is important to make fire safety the number one workplace New Year resolution for 2022! New Year Resolution 1:…
Read MoreCongratulations to our NEW Culture Champion!
On Wednesday 15th December, the Sentura team gathered in person at the Rutland Hall Hotel for the first time in almost two years! This was for the company’s last ‘One Team One Vision’ meeting of 2021. The meeting was an opportunity to review what a year 2021 has been, including the highs and the lows.…
Read MoreChristmas fire safety tips from Firechief!
With the festive season in full swing, it is easy to get distracted and forget about fire safety. Here are a few simple tips to follow to ensure you enjoy happy and safe celebrations. Think carefully about where you place decorations When placing your cards and decorations, be mindful of where you put them. Avoid…
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