‘Consistent stream of queries’ on fire performance cables
September 20, 2023
Questions around correct cabling in critical applications is an ongoing issue for supply chains and decision makers, say AEI Cables. Read More
Fire destroys Bolton primary school
September 7, 2023
A fire that broke out in August on the roof at SS Simon & Jude CE Primary School in Bolton has destroyed 'nearly all' of the buildings. Read More
Fire safety concerns raised over Bibby Stockholm – Five improvements required include escape routes, ventilation and firestopping
September 1, 2023
Reports in the media reveal that arrivals on the Bibby Stockholm barge, moored in Dorset, have been delayed due to fire safety concerns. Read More
FireAngel fundraises for National Energy Action
January 5, 2023
FireAngel has raised over £1,200 for National Energy Action to support its 'vital' work in ending fuel poverty. Read More
What is the true cost when a business is forced to close due to fire?
November 21, 2022
IFSEC Global hears from Tom Roche, Secretary of the BSA, on the impact and after effects of a fire on businesses. Read More
Fuel poverty… A crisis set to spark fire hazards?
October 5, 2022
Reporting on how high energy costs are feeding through to a growth in fire hazards, and what the fire industry is doing to combat the issue. Read More
Premises under guardianship scheme in Brighton closed down without prohibition order after fire safety failings
September 1, 2022
Occupants at a former care home under a temporary guardianship scheme were evicted after the premises was found to have fire safety failings. Read More
FireAngel partners with Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service to deliver fire safety education to school children
August 8, 2022
FireAngel has partnered with Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) to produce a home fire safety jigsaw puzzle for school children. Read More
New plans for fire and rescue service reform introduced by Home Secretary
May 31, 2022
The government has announced a consultation to introduce “system-wide reform” to strengthen the fire and rescue services in England. Read More
BAFE and NAPIT publish new data highlighting growing fire safety failure rates
March 4, 2022
BAFE Fire Safety Register and NAPIT have published new research considering domestic fire safety, highlighting failure rates. Read More
Is my hotel safe from fire? A guest’s perspective on concerns over hotel fire safety standards
March 1, 2022
Alan Cox highlights the many hotel fire safety issues he’s found and explains his experiences upon liaising with owners and the relevant FRS. Read More
Major disruption caused by fires on sites lacking sprinkler systems
February 25, 2022
Ash Green Primary school in Mixenden, and a Nottingham recycling plant, both lacking sprinkler systems, have been severely damaged by serious fires. Read More
Hotel owner sentenced to eight months imprisonment after breaching several fire safety regulations
December 16, 2021
33-year-old, Chate Singh, owner of Ebers Hotel in Nottingham, has been sentenced to eight months in prison following multiple fire safety breaches. Read More
North East waste site closes after defying fire safety rules
November 4, 2021
The Environment Agency has imposed a restriction order against Shee Recycling, after it failed to comply with fire regulations. Read More
Grenfell Tower Inquiry: “‘Stay Put’ strategy should have been disregarded sooner”, says Kent FRS engineer
October 27, 2021
In a recent Grenfell Tower Inquiry Podcast, facilitated by BBC Sounds, the 'stay put' strategy was once again discussed. Read More
Emphasis on closer collaboration with industry in new fire and rescue standard for non-residential buildings
September 29, 2021
The Fire Standards Board has launched a new initiative to improve the fire safety standards of non-residential buildings. Read More
