15Dec
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...
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...
18Dec
What are CO2, dry powder and water fire extinguishers used for?
We’re continuing our series based on the fire and security questions our engineers are frequently asked when they are out with customers. This month we’ll be addressing the confusion that sometimes exists about what kinds of fires CO2 fire extinguishers, dry powder fire extinguishers and...
13Nov
Fire extinguishers: how long do they last and how often should they be inspected?
As our engineers are out and about visiting customers, they get asked a lot of fire and security questions. They are always very happy to answer them in person but we thought it might be helpful to tackle some of the most frequently asked ones...
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...
18Jul
Is your server room a fire risk?
The importance of a server room should never be underestimated. The nature of the equipment itself and the business data processed within these rooms (some of which might be irreplaceable) means they can be one of the most essential areas in an organisation. Even when...
11May
The costs of disregarding fundamental fire safety requirements
Firefighters tackle the blaze at Gibson Court. Photo Credit: Get Surrey A property company was ordered to pay a fine of £360,000 plus a further £100,000 in costs last month as a result of a fatal fire in 2011 at a retirement home it managed. Fires...
26Apr