June 10, 2024
There has been a steady rise in Lithium-ion battery fires in recent years as the number of devices containing them increases. Lithium-ion battery fires have unique attributes and are not like other types of fire, so it’s important be able to manage the fire event should the worst happen. Read More
December 28, 2023
Aisha Farooq, Deputy Editor of Fire & Risk Management (F&RM), the journal of the Fire Protection Association, looks at the latest measures to phase out ‘forever chemicals’. Read More
October 27, 2023
Here we cover some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding lithium-ion batteries and the fire risk they present. Read More
October 26, 2023
Euralarm has published a guidance document that focuses on the maintenance of condensed aerosol fire extinguishing systems. Read More
August 26, 2023
Choosing the correct fire extinguisher for the relevant class of fire could literally be the difference between life and death. Here’s a guide to each type and when to use them. Read More
April 29, 2022
Why are there increasing concerns over lithium battery fires from items such as e-scooters, and advice on what to use if one were to occur. Read More
January 7, 2022
Euralarm has published new guidance on the maintenance of extinguishing systems/equipment controlled by electronic detection systems. Read More
December 24, 2021
Churches Fire & Security, has launched an internal Training Academy to progress careers, and train out-of-industry employees. Read More
November 29, 2021
A property managing agent has been ordered to pay more than £80,000 for safety failings, after inspections from the LFB. Read More
December 20, 2019
iHASCO, a provider of health and safety eLearning, is urging education institutions to tackle fire hazards with the launch of its updated Fire Awareness course, as reported on SHP. Read More
March 1, 2019
The Fire Industry Association’s Extinguishing Council has updated a number of guidance notes and fact files around portable extinguishers – covering the ADR, electrical risks, environmental guidance and more. Read More
January 8, 2018
National trade associations and companies not represented at European level, as well as existing Euralarm Members, can get their voice heard in Brussels by becoming members of the pan-European lobbying body’s extinguishing section. Read More
November 28, 2017
“Each year, there are 40,000 fires in the workplace, which can put the lives of workers at risk but using the wrong type of fire extinguisher can also have major consequences,” said Bradley Markham, director at Bull Products. Read More
October 25, 2017
BAFE has launched the revised SP101 scheme, which seeks to recalibrate the definition of competence in the context of fire extinguisher services. Read More
September 12, 2017
What the latest guidance says on how often you should service your fire extinguishers and what it entails; how to choose a competent servicing company; and a new brand of extinguishers, 'P50', that promises an alternative to annual servicing contracts. Read More
August 9, 2017
Deploying a fire extinguisher correctly depends on which type it is and the material on fire. Our guide explains how to use the various types and how to deal with various materials, as well as giving some general principles for safe, effective use. Read More