25Nov
22Nov
Former firefighter and son team up to lead fire & safety firm’s Yorkshire expansion
A former firefighter with three decades’ experience is to spearhead a fire & security firm’s latest Yorkshire branch. Henryk Matysiak, 57, has been appointed director of Jackson Fire & Security’s new Sheffield branch – the company’s second Yorkshire base having opened in Leeds in 2016. Born and...
12Nov
Fire and security firm open first London branch
A former asset manager for the UK’s busiest airport has become manager of a fire & security firm’s first London branch. Martin Lawton, 45, is putting his experience in life safety at Heathrow Airport to use as he takes the reigns at Jackson Fire & Security’s...
11Oct
Could candles cause a fire in your home or business?
There have been many upsetting stories in the news about the consequences of fires that were started by candles. Even when, thankfully, these fires do not result in fatalities or injuries, it’s still shocking to see the level of damage and disruption that can result....
07Oct
Minimising the risk of waste fires
Last month, a fire took hold in a derelict pub in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Firefighters had to tackle the blaze that originated from a large pile of waste including old pub furniture that had been piled up at the back of the...
27Sep
What does the future hold for security technology?
Earlier on this year the Government released its report into Future Technology Trends in Security. The report was looking at what the direction of technological and scientific developments could mean for security over the next decade and it’s certainly interesting reading. It...
20Sep
Why fire door safety week is focusing on HMOs
September’s been a busy month for fire safety campaigns. At the start of the month it was Business Fire Safety Week. This year it focused on arson prevention, reducing false alarms and preventing the most common types of business fires. The week also highlighted the...
22Aug
Does inadequate building security put business growth at risk?
When you’re thinking about factors that affect business growth, physical security might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Even from a security perspective, issues like cybercrime tend to be regarded as a more significant threat. Yet while the physical security of a...
09Aug
Meeting the challenge of evacuating vulnerable residents
At the end of July it emerged that a whistle blower had raised concerns about the evacuation procedures at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, claiming the policy was not fit for purpose. Amongst the issues highlighted was an alleged lack of designated...
16Jul