Did you know the 12 months leading to April 2019 there were 613 fires affecting hotels? These included 103 deliberate fires, 60 non-fatal casualties and 1 fatality. There is a growing reliance on automatic fire detection systems being included in any new fire safety plan, however this can often be poorly designed or installed […]
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Reported Hotel Fires of 2019, so far.
Did you know in the 12 months leading to April 2019, there were 613 fires within Hotels, B&B’s and other sleeping accommodation. As a hotel manager, we understand you want to keep your people and premises safe. Fires can affect any part of a hotel and can be started in a variety of ways, so […]
Historic Hotel Destroyed by Fire
Shedden Hall Hotel suffered a devastating fire during June 2019. The historic hotel can be traced back to the early part of last century, however it could now be in its final chapter. The hotel is no stranger to fires and disasters having been bombed during the Second World War which blew the windows out […]
Restaurant Loses Over £1,000 After False Alarm Activation
Around 50 diners left Panam Restaurant & Bar, Liverpool without paying after a faulty system triggered the fire alarm during July 2019. On Tuesday 2nd July the restaurant was evacuated after a faulty system triggered all the fire alarms on the waterfront of Liverpool Albert Dock. Customers were told to leave for their own safety […]
Police Appeal For Information Following £100k Roadworks Theft
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following the theft of high-value equipment during June 2019 from a roadworks site. Suspects cut a lock and chain to gain entry into a compound on the A167, between Darlington and Northallerton Road. A low loader and its contents were then stolen during the raid. The low loader […]
Keep Your Retail Premises Secure
Did you know, latest figures within the retail sector show a growth in all major types of theft and damage. This has seen a 40% increase in incidents, which are largely driven by “customer theft” that accounted to 98% of all types of incidents by numbers. We want to help reduce crime across the […]
Residents Evacuated From Retirement Home After Huge Blaze in Crew
Firefighters from Cheshire Fire and Rescue battled through the night after a retirement complex caught fire on Thursday 8th August 2019. The incident at Beechmere complex in Rolls Avenue, Crew was first reported at 4.30PM. However, by 10 PM there were 16 fire crews from Cheshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Merseyside attending the incident. 150 residents […]
Multiple Buildings Collapse During Manchester Blaze
On Tuesday 6th August 2019, a huge blaze affecting multiple buildings broke out in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Manchester in a former mill complex that is now home to a number of local businesses. Greater Manchester Fire and Service worked through the night to try and contain the fire. 6 Fire engines were used as well as up […]
Assured’s Culture – “Whats it like starting a new role?”
Our Values and Company Culture is what makes us successful and keeps our customers happy. We have company values that matter! Our people are customer focussed, yet friendly and honest, but most importantly, they are proud to represent the brand while delivering Quality. But, don’t just take our word for it! Here is our latest […]
Yorkshire Store Left Badly Damaged After Blaze
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue were called to a Currys store at the Great Northern Retail Park after it suffered a huge blaze during Friday 2nd August. The fire is believed to have started at around 11.15PM. As the firefighters arrived, they found the flames coming through the roof of the building. The Fire Service […]
