15Aug
23Jul
How can we minimise the risk of a fire outdoors?
Over just one weekend this month, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service attended 17 fires in the open. The majority had broken out in crop or grassland areas. Given the spell of very dry weather we’ve had recently, these fires are taking hold quickly and spreading...
04Jul
Jackson Fire & Security awarded fire safety contract for North Wales’ largest housing association
North Wales head-quartered Jackson Fire & Security have been successfully awarded a fire safety contract with Gwynedd housing association Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd (CCG). As North Wales’ largest housing association, CCG manage 6,300 homes and are responsible for the management and maintenance of these properties. The majority...
09May
How can you reduce the risk of fire from faulty electrical appliances?
According to data compiled by Cleveland Fire Brigade recently, faulty home appliances caused 167 fires on Teesside in the 12 months to March 2017. If you then take a look across the UK as a whole it’s being estimated that faulty electrical appliances are causing...
20Apr
The impact of fire on local communities
When a fire breaks out, the number one priority is obviously to prevent fatalities and injuries. If that’s achieved then clearly the consequences of the fire are far less devastating. But that doesn’t mean you should underestimate its impact. Even small scale fires can hit...
10Nov
Stay focused on commercial kitchen safety this Christmas
For most people, food features very heavily as part of their Christmas celebrations and that often includes going out for a few extra meals. Inevitably that makes the next few weeks amongst the most hectic ones of the year for the catering industry. As kitchens...
18Jul
Is your server room a fire risk?
The importance of a server room should never be underestimated. The nature of the equipment itself and the business data processed within these rooms (some of which might be irreplaceable) means they can be one of the most essential areas in an organisation. Even when...
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...
31Mar
Jackson Fire & Security win place on Fusion21’s Framework
Jackson Fire & Security have been successfully awarded a place on Fusion21’s national Compliance and Facilities Management Framework for the next four years. The framework which offers 17 lots and covers a range of specialisms from asbestos, electrical safety and facilities management, will be delivered by...
11Apr