Throughout the month of February we are offering registered charities the chance to claim a free extinguisher site survey. Our BAFE registered extinguisher engineers will arrange a mutually convenient date with you to visit your premises and carry out your free site survey. The site survey will give you the information you will need to [...]
F1 racing driver Mark Webber takes the lead in fire safety technology by equipping his home with Fireworld extinguishers. Fireworld extinguishers are made of composite plastics, including Kevlar, usually associated with bullet-proof vests, and last a full ten years without any refill – and without a single extinguisher maintenance visit! The extinguishers are tested under [...]
The new E-Series water mist fire extinguishers from Jewel Saffire present a ground-breaking step in fire fighting. Using de-mineralised water, the water mist extinguishers use low pressure and a supersonic micron nozzle to discharge 100% environmentally friendly water in a fine mist. This mist expels oxygen from the surrounding environment to cut off the supply [...]
Landlords frequently install main smoke alarm systems to BS5839 part 6 grade D in their premises. These smoke alarms should be regularly tested to ensure that they are in good working condition. Visiting the tenant regularly is not really an option, so how can you ensure the tenant is testing the alarm? The solution is [...]
Last year we were shocked and deeply saddened when several campers died due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Many people still do not really know how carbon monoxide can affect them and also how and where it occurs. To help reduce the risk to campers we have launched our Safelincs Campers Carbon Monoxide Campaign. This campaign [...]
Parades, candles and lanterns as well as dancing dragons are synonymous with Chinese New Year. It is important that amongst all the festivities of this year’s celebrations to start the year of the dragon, fire safety is not forgotten. Here are some important fire safety tips to ensure that you and your family stay safe [...]
With horrific reports in the media about several deaths in home fires this year, including the tragic event where four children died in a house fire in Lancashire, the issue of home fire prevention could not be more important. In our information section the fire prevention in the home guide will help you assess the [...]
Working out what fire safety signs are required for different parts of a building can be very time consuming and at times confusing. The fire safety signs guide, which can be found in our website’s fire safety advice section, gives a clear and interactive pictorial guide to these issues. The guide graphically shows the location [...]
The process of replacing or buying new extinguishers can appear quite daunting. However, there is now a new guide available to help you through this process. Our Fire Extinguisher Buying Guide gives step by step instructions of what to do if you are simply replacing existing extinguishers and what to look out for to ensure [...]
Do you have questions relating to fire safety that you are struggling to find the answers to? If so, you will find our Fire Safety Forum very beneficial. The forum has already 775 members, many of whom are very knowledgeable within the fire industry and are happy to share their knowledge with you. You can [...]
