13Apr
22Feb
Why a fire risk assessment must never be viewed as an end in itself
You might have seen the reports in the news last month about the court case that took place in relation to a hotel fire that occurred in Scotland in December 2017. A fire broke out at Cameron House, situated next to Loch Lomond. Tragically two...
21Jan
Fire safety for HMO’s: the impact of not taking it seriously enough
A number of court cases took place during 2020 involving charges against landlords of houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs). In all instances the landlords had failed to take their HMO fire safety responsibilities seriously enough. In some cases, that had tragic outcomes. One of those instances...
22Dec
Protecting healthcare organisations from the disruption of fire
Hospitals and all other providers within the healthcare sector are used to working in challenging and difficult circumstances. But they have found themselves dealing with a whole new level of pressure this year. Yet the fact remains that fire presents a risk that must never be...
30Nov
What could a fire cost your organisation?
At the start of November, the Fire Protection Association (FPA) released data that starkly illustrated the significant financial impact fires have had on businesses and services in the UK. The data was calculated over a ten year period between January 2009 and December 2019. It analysed...
06Nov
One year on: how has our Kingston-upon-Thames branch found their first year?
Like every other one of us, Martin Lawton had no idea what lay just around the corner when he launched our Jackson Fire and Security Kingston branch back in September 2019. So how has he got on in what quickly became an exceptional backdrop for...
28Oct
Managing fire risk in a sector under strain
The commercial and catering service hospitality sector is under phenomenal strain at the moment. Given that it’s going through such an exceptionally tough period, the prospect of adding to the list of issues to deal with is unlikely to be met with a great deal...
20Oct
Six reasons why it’s vital your fire and security equipment is serviced
When it comes to both fire safety and security, it’s incumbent on employers, building owners, landlords and occupiers of business premises to manage all of the associated hazards and risks. One important element of meeting those obligations is by installing all necessary fire and security...
05Oct
Protecting the vulnerable: maintain your care home’s fire and security equipment
The past few months have been exceptionally difficult for care homes across the UK. The disruption and distress caused by Covid-19 in residential accommodation for vulnerable individuals has been significant. The battle to keep the virus out of these environments has been extraordinarily demanding and...
04Sep