25Mar
28Feb
What checks should you do on your emergency lighting?
Emergency lighting might not seem like the most dynamic type of fire safety equipment. And yet its role is crucial. If there was an emergency, and people had to evacuate the building quickly, emergency lighting provides vital illumination and information, helping them find the nearest...
04Feb
Fire safety: Who is the ‘responsible person’ and what do they do?
We often refer to the term ‘responsible person’ in many of our articles. And we thought it would be worth revisiting that particular phrase as it doesn’t just refer in the most general sense to people who have responsibilities for fire safety. It’s an official...
10Dec
How to protect your workplace from fire hazards this Christmas
It’s almost Christmas and across UK workplaces the decorations are going up! Premises would certainly look very bleak without them at this time of year and they’re a great way to bring some festive cheer into the office. But the addition of Christmas decorations can...
29Nov
Jackson Fire & Security Host Christmas Jumper Day to Support Flintshire Foodbank
Friday 13th December 2024 will be a day of festive cheer and generosity as Jackson Fire & Security organise a Christmas Jumper Day to support Flintshire Foodbank. Employees and visitors at Jackson Fire & Security are encouraged to don their most festive...
26Nov
Jackson Fire & Security Sponsors Tree at Chester Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival
Jackson Fire & Security is celebrating the festive season by sponsoring a tree at Chester Cathedral’s Christmas Tree Festival. The festival, which runs from 22nd November 2024 to 5th January 2025, transforms the cathedral’s historic cloisters into a winter wonderland, featuring more than 80 Christmas trees...
13Nov
How often should you get your fire extinguishers serviced?
Getting any kind of equipment serviced isn’t the most exciting prospect. So it’s not difficult to see how jobs like organising fire extinguisher servicing end up being pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. But don’t underestimate the importance of ensuring they’re properly maintained. If...
23Oct
Staying Safe on Bonfire Night: Tips for a Fun and Secure Celebration
Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, is celebrated each year on November 5th, marked by gatherings, bonfires, and spectacular fireworks displays. While the night is full of excitement, it can also pose certain risks if safety precautions aren’t taken. Whether you’re attending a...
14Oct
Stay safe this season by reducing the risk of candle fires
Candle fire safety week takes place from the 21st to the 27th October, timed to coincide with a period when candle use rises both in homes and in businesses. Events like Halloween and Bonfire night, the run up to Christmas, and the arrival of darker...
30Sep