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What can you do to keep older people safe from fire?

jackslisonde08_emfireadmin2016-09-14T15:17:21+01:00With the International Day of Older Persons taking place at the start of October, it’s an ideal time to reflect on whether we’re doing everything we can to keep older people as safe as possible from the risk of fire. The Home Office recently released the...

Sophie joins expanding operations team

jackslisonde08_emfireadmin2016-08-30T09:38:41+01:00Sophie Williams is the latest new starter to join our operations team at head office, and is already enjoying the fast-paced nature of the role. Sophie, who was previously a project co-ordinator at Mold-based Solvings, has taken up the position of operations assistant at Jackson Fire...

Fire alarm contract win prompts first Yorkshire branch in Leeds

jackslisonde08_emfireadmin2016-08-26T09:00:04+01:00A contract from a multinational construction services firm has prompted an expanding fire & security company to open its first Yorkshire branch in Leeds. Jackson Fire & Security has already been praised for its innovative approach to fire alarm and extinguisher maintenance in the commercial buildings...

Visit us at Flintshire Business Week to find out more about our SWITCH campaign

jackslisonde08_emfireadmin2016-08-25T11:46:30+01:00Preparations are well under way for our exhibition space at this year’s Flintshire Business Week – and we’ll have more information on our SWITCH campaign for attendees. The county’s annual exhibition, one of North Wales’ premier business events, is slightly earlier in the calendar this year,...

What are the key fire safety messages for this year’s Business Safety Week?

jackslisonde08_emfireadmin2016-08-22T08:47:56+01:00This year’s UK Business Safety Week runs from the 5th to the 11th September. Led by the Chief Fire Officers Association, the campaign is focusing on highlighting the help and support that’s available to businesses from local fire and rescue services. It’s also a...

We’re hiring apprentices to start now

jackslisonde08_emfireadmin2016-08-17T14:57:10+01:00Jackson Fire & Security has openings for four school- or college-leavers who want to train to be fire and security alarm engineers. Applications are invited from anyone who wants to learn technical skills and gain external qualifications in fire and security alarm design and installation, as...

The number 1 priority for guest accommodation owners

jackslisonde08_emfireadmin2016-08-09T14:35:56+01:00We’re now in peak holiday season and it’s a busy time if you own a business that provides any kind of guest accommodation. As an accommodation owner or manager you’ll have a lot on your plate right now but one priority that needs to consistently...

Mersey Tunnels contract prompts Merseyside growth for expanding fire & security firm

jackslisonde08_emfireadmin2016-08-03T12:43:33+01:00The award of a contract to service fire alarms, intruder alarms and gas suppression systems in both Mersey road tunnels is prompting the opening of a new branch for an expanding firm. The £50,000 contract award from Merseytravel has been secured...

We raised £1,652 for hospice Colour Fun Run

jackslisonde08_emfireadmin2016-07-25T09:18:41+01:00Our good-humoured runners raised a total of £1,652 in the recently-held Colour Fun Run. We recruited 11 runners to the Jackson Fire & Security team for the annual event, organised by our charity of the year – the Hospice of the Good Shepherd. We joined nearly 400...

Does your business need a fire marshal?

jackslisonde08_emfireadmin2016-07-20T13:12:38+01:00Does your business have fire marshals? They can make a significant contribution to fire safety in businesses by playing a key role in protecting premises, employees and visitors. A fire marshal’s responsibilities generally fall into two categories: preventing fires and safe emergency evacuation. Fire prevention Fire marshals...