As the year quickly nears its end, summer is officially over and winter is getting closer. As the seasons change it is important to start thinking about the specific changes to improve your security systems. To make this a little easier we have put together our top 3 tips to help keep your business secure […]
Author Archive | Emily Weekes
Two Thirds of Schools Found to Have Poor Fire Protection
Inspections carried out at 1,000 schools and universities over the past two years showed 67% of schools across England have poor fire protection, with only 5% being recorded as having excellent protection. The inspections were carried out by Zurich Municipal, who insures around half of all schools and universities across the UK. Inspectors looked for […]
Preschool Evacuated After Fire
Four fire engines were sent to Little Blossoms preschool in Skaters Way, Peterborough on Wednesday 4th September 2019. The fire started in the kitchen before spreading to other parts of the building. A full evacuation of the building took place before the fire service arrived. The fire was extinguished however, the building suffered smoke damage. […]
HMO Landlord Hit With £2k Fine After Failing Fire Safety Duties
A landlord has been fined £2,000 following fire safety breaches at a HMO in Birmingham during August 2019 Officers originally visited the HMO in November 2018. Finding no interlinked fire alarm, fire doors or fire blankets and a lack of fire separation in the building. The property is the first to be punished under new […]
Education Fire Safety—Your Checklist
We understand that caring for your students doesn’t just stop with their education and learning. Protecting them from fire and the dangers that it brings is a high priority for all establishments. In the 12 months leading to April 2019, there were 582 fires across Nurseries, Schools, Colleges and Universities. To make fire safety a […]
False Fire Alarm Activations at a Five Year High
Fire and rescue services responded to 238,000 false alarm call outs across England in 2018/2019 making it the highest recording in 5 years. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service also record a five year high for false alarm call outs attended. In the 12 months leading to April 2019, Home Office figures showed the […]
Vehicles Worth £70k Stolen From Midlands Dealership
n August 2019, Oswestry Used Car Centre on Maesbury Road Industrial Estate was broken into. Thieves smashed their way into the offices, taking equipment and keys to three cars on the forecourt. These included a top of the range BMW M5, worth £30,000. Alongside the BMW, a Land Rover autobiography, jump start pack and a […]
Have You Considered Your Fire Alarm Category?
Overall in the 12 months leading to April 2019, there were 15,000 fires across commercial buildings within the United Kingdom. There are many types of Fire Alarm systems available, each suited to different building types and building applications. Subsequently, Your Fire Risk Assessment will determine which category standard your Fire Alarm system should be fitted […]
Arson Probe After Midlands Factory Fire
On Sunday 18th August 2019, a fire broke out at a former commercial unit on Saltwells Road, Dudley that affected 20% of the building. The incident occurred at 4.10 AM, with crews from Dudley, Brierley Hill, Haden Cross and Tipton attending the scene within 5 minutes. The fire ripped through the roof of the factory […]
Why Should You Install a Fire Suppression System On Your Premises?
There are a number of points to consider when installing a Fire Suppression System on your site. The fire risks, the design considerations and the potential down time are just a select few. Here is our Fire Suppression specialist discussing how Fire Suppression works, which systems are available, the design considerations and the benefits of […]
