Budget cuts to fire and rescue services are dangerous. With all of the budget cuts that have happened over the years, the average response time has risen. That puts people in a dangerous situation because when it comes to fires, every second counts. Firefighters know this, as do those unfortunate enough to be involved […]
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is sending out notices to properties where there have been repeated calls to 999 for their service when it wasn’t necessary. These notices, or advice, are being sent in an attempt topersuade property owners to take responsibility for their alarm systems and lifts in the case of high […]
Kids under the age of five have a much higher risk of dying in a residential fire compared to children in other age groups. In fact, those under the age of 5 are at a risk forty percent higher than older children. That’s an alarming number but we can all do our part to […]
You may recall the fire that broke out at St Michael’s Hospice almost 3 years ago. A resident of the hospice, who was terminally ill, soaked his bedding with an accelerant and set it on fire. Rodney Smith was charged on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. After 3 deaths, 2 of […]
Figuring out how best to put out a fire has been a debate through the ages and still, to this day, there is ongoing research which keeps improving fire extinguishers. In around 200 BC, there was a hand pump that was able to deliver water to a fire. The Romans used bucket chains, buckets […]
Fire safety should be a top priority for businesses holding events with hundreds or thousands of people in one space. It’s a necessity, yes, but it’s also common sense too. Fire and Safety Management Inc can perform a fire risk assessment on all types of venues, big and small, in a building or a […]
The fire that happened at the Grenfell Tower in London in June of last year took the lives of 71 people and injured many more. It started in a fridge-freezer in one flat and that fire was extinguished quickly by the London Fire Brigade. It was just a few minutes after the initial fire […]
Remember when you were a kid and you tried to start a fire using a pair of glasses or a magnifying glass? Maybe you didn’t try it but someone you know did and told you about it. You may have even seen it on a show on TV. Well, we all know it works […]
Fire risk assessments are necessary for many reasons. As a rule, any non-domestic property needs to have, by law, a fire risk assessment. Businesses such as shops, offices, restaurants and nightclubs, and other businesses, all fall under the requirements of a fire risk assessment. They are designed to minimise the probability of the event […]
A lot of people install smoke detectors in their house and then go about their lives, hoping a fire never occurs. While smoke detectors are a good start, there’s so much more we can do to protect ourselves and our children. In a household with children, parents should ensure that their children know about […]
