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
July 20, 2017
Bull Products, which specialises in developing life-saving fire protection equipment for the construction industry, says its revamped stations will cut costs and for contractors and construction companies. Read More
July 19, 2017
BAFE has revised its fire extinguisher maintenance/service scheme and BAFE SP101:2017 this is now available via the BAFE website. Read More
June 15, 2017
Courtesy of the FPA, these tips offer a digital foretaste of the kind of high-level education to expect from the FPA Infozone at FIREX International 2017. Read More
May 18, 2017
Paul Andrews, project manager at AEG Europe, gives a detailed account of the fire protection/safety systems and fire engineered strategy at The O2, including measures implemented for music concerts, the 2012 Olympic Games and the ATP tennis tour. Read More