18Jul
15Jul
Infographic: different types of fire extinguishers
Do you know which fire extinguisher to use in different scenarios? Although there are so many different types of fire extinguishers, it is important to know which one to use to safely deal with a fire. Our infographic below will help you understand which fire extinguisher...
22Jun
The Grenfell Tower tragedy
At the start of June we’d decided that one of the subjects we wanted to focus on this month was evacuation. Obviously it’s an issue that’s always at the forefront of our minds anyway, but it had been given an additional dimension following the appalling...
19Jun
Are spontaneous combustion fires a genuine risk?
Spontaneous combustion might sound like an unusual way for a fire to start. But while it’s not one of the most common causes of ignition, you might be surprised to hear there have actually been many incidents over the past few years where spontaneous combustion was...
08Jun
The Person Behind the Business
From the founder of Jackson Fire & Security in Mold Managing director Steve Jackson An overview of yourself and your current role. My name is Steve Jackson and I am the founder and managing director of Jackson Fire & Security in Mold. I set up the company...
30May
Former Lance Corporal launches Jackson Fire & Security in Walsall
From repairing tanks in the desert to installing fire and security systems is quite a leap of faith but it’s one that Sam Gale, who recently opened a branch of Jackson Fire & Security in Walsall, has been pleased to take. Sam was a Lance Corporal...
26May
How can you reduce the fire risks from your mobile devices?
Today we're going to talk about how you can reduce the fire risks from your mobile devices. It was interesting to read a few months back about the recent development of a lithium-ion battery with a built in fire extinguisher. Lithium-ion batteries are used...
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...
26Apr
Safety signage: what should you have in place?
It’s likely you walk past all kinds of safety signage every day and don’t give them a second thought. But safety signs play several important roles. They might be needed to clearly warn of a hazard. They can identify prohibited actions (like smoking) and illustrate...
07Apr