17Mar
11Jul
Fire safety advice for the summer
The recent heatwave was a real challenge for many families, business owners and even the emergency services. With temperatures climbing to their highest in history, there was a huge spike in reported fires, and many people have been left wondering how best to increase their...
18Sep
Fire safety: Why HMO landlords cannot take their eye off the ball
There have been quite a few reports in the news recently about landlords and property management companies who’ve received significant fines because they failed to protect their tenants from the risk of fire. In one case a Reading landlord was fined £177,000 after pleading guilty to...
28Jun
What could be the costs to your business following a fire?
A few weeks ago The Woods restaurant and bar in Chapel Allerton, Leeds suffered a fire that resulted in over 40% of it being damaged. It’s been forced to close while repairs take place. Thankfully no one was injured. But the incident is one among many...
16May
Four things to consider when finding an external fire risk assessor
If you are an employer, or if you own or manage any kind of non-domestic premises, it’s very likely you’re legally obliged to conduct fire risk assessments as required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Where do you start when assessing your need for a fire risk...
20Apr
The impact of fire on local communities
When a fire breaks out, the number one priority is obviously to prevent fatalities and injuries. If that’s achieved then clearly the consequences of the fire are far less devastating. But that doesn’t mean you should underestimate its impact. Even small scale fires can hit...
07Feb
How often should you do a fire risk assessment?
This might not initially seem like a very helpful response but the short answer is – it depends. Why? Because the legislation relating to conducting a fire risk assessment doesn’t actually state a precise frequency. What the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 does require...
31Jan
Is there a constant fire safety mindset at your hotel?
Fire safety is a massive challenge in the hotel and guest accommodation sector but it’s a priority that must never slip down the list. Every situation where a fire accidentally ignites is obviously dangerous but when you factor in the additional complexity presented by a...
01Sep
Jackson Fire & Security are appointed chosen fire protection company for Wales’ Downton Abbey
North Wales head-quartered Jackson Fire & Security have been awarded a contract to install a wireless fire alarm system to Westbury Castle near Prestatyn, a 200-year-old Grade II listed property, previously described as Wales’ Downton Abbey. It was once the ancestral home of the aristocratic Mostyn...
11May