Fire Classifications Fires are classified into groups that correspond with the types of extinguishers best used on them. The types of fire have been classified into six categories: Fire Classifications: Class A Fires involving combustible materials such as paper, wood, and fabrics Class B Fires involving flammable liquids such as petrol and paint Class […]
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BrewDog Protect their Beers and Business with Assured
BrewDog The BrewDog Boom – Protecting their Growing Portfolio from Fire and Security Risks Starting life in 2007 with two men and a dog, BrewDog began by batching homebrewed craft beers and selling them on a market stall in Aberdeen. Brewing up a storm, they soon became the UK’s fastest growing alternative beer brand around. […]
GAME Consolidate for Good Communication and a Professional Service
GAME Winning the GAME for good communication and a professional service with Assured. GAME, founded in 1991, proudly boasts the biggest high street and digital gaming presence across the UK. Operating over 310 stores, from Inverness in Scotland to the coast of Penzance, the gaming industry is ‘on’ and ever-growing. Originally juggling three separate companies […]
Escape the Clutches of Fire at your Workplace!
What happens when there’s a fire at your workplace? Would you know what action to take and where to escape to? Read our top tips in preparation for the escape of a fire at your workplace. Fire Detection and Alarm Systems The sooner you know, the sooner you go! If you aren’t alerted, then how […]
Hot Weather, More Fire Hazards and a Higher Risk of Fires!
This British summer heatwave has truly been a scorcher. With record temperatures of 33.0 °C in Wales (Porthmadog, Gwynedd) in June and with the weather set to reach mid 30 °C in the UK this week. One thing’s for sure, we’re in for a hot one! So, with hot weather, means more fire hazards and […]
Mackintosh School of Art, Destroyed by Flames Twice in 4 Years
Mackintosh School of Art in Glasgow was completely gutted by fire, just after 11 pm on Friday 15th June. Whilst only midway through the restoration project from a previous fire, the unlucky building was struck by fire again, just four years later. The previous fire which affected the Mackintosh School of Art library had already […]
The Importance of Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
The maintenance of fire extinguishers and all other fire protection equipment is paramount. Why? Failure of Function. Fire extinguisher maintenance is absolutely imperative, even the smallest of components such as the safety pin! If your safety pin is corroded you may not be able to pull it out in the event of a fire. Therefore, […]
Office Block Fire in Bradford Requires Backup from Multiple Fire Crews
On 5th May, an office block in Bradford was subject to a serious fire which required additional fire crews from all around West Yorkshire. Luckily, the office block where the fire occurred early that Saturday morning, was unoccupied. The block on Eldon Place is situated just outside Bradford city centre and was undergoing renovation works. […]
Serious factory fire calls in crews from all across the Midlands
On Monday 2nd April a factory fire broke out emitting plumes of thick smoke and flames into the air. The factory fire occurred at around 9:30 pm in Alma Street, Wolverhampton, the Midlands. The affected factory unit was split into four sections and contained a stock of Christmas decorations. Around 60 firefighters were called to […]
Sprinkler Systems Save Lives!
Fires are mostly, unexpected and unpredictable, but can they be stopped sooner and therefore made less detrimental? Find out below examples and affirmations to why your business premises needs a sprinkler system. We are forever hearing about stories where the detriment of fire, has had the most horrifying consequences. But what about the fires where […]
