Fire Risk Increased By Hoarding
Hoarding is a serious problem that can cause a home to be filled with possessions which limit daily living, present a fire risk and prevent reasonable access to the property.
Summer Fire Safety – BBQ Preparation
The sun is out and it’s time to barbecue, whether you plan to resurrect your old BBQ from the shed or purchase a shiny new one. But before you start grilling, take note of this important BBQ fire safety advice.
False Alarms Impede Fire Safety
False alarms can cost money, time and even lives if the fire brigade is preventing from attending a real fire.
Fire Protection, Prevention or Precaution?
What are the differences between fire protection, fire prevention and fire precaution?
Poor Fire Safety Costs
Every now and then on this blog we talk about establishments and business owners that have been fined or even imprisoned for fire safety neglect. We hope by telling you about them you’ll get a better understanding of the repercussions of poor fire safety.
Electrical Fire Safety Week
Electrical Fire Safety Week is a joint initiative between Fire Kills and Fire Authorities around the country. A week of heightened publicity about the dangers of electrical fire will take place next week over January 23rd – 29th 2012.
Effective Fire Risk Assessment
Many fires on business property, like factories and construction sites, could be prevented annually if businesses carried out more effective fire risk assessments.
Fireworks Fire Safety
At this time of year it seems there are fireworks going off every night of the week! If you’re planning a fireworks display or a bonfire for any of the seasonal celebrations please take note of our quick fireworks fire safety guide.
What Is A Manual Call Point?
You’ve seen them in public buildings, schools, hospitals and offices but do you know what they are and how to use them?