Entries by FireQueen Fire Extinguisher Servicing, Fire Alarm Servicing

Fire Safety Advice and Guidance – Are you confident over competence?

Fire Safety Advice and Guidance Are you confident over competence? Despite all the good work being undertaken through the Grenfell Inquiry, the Hackitt Review and other initiatives, it is the FPA’s view that much more needs to be achieved around competency. There is currently no consistent definition of what competency looks like outside of the […]

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Case Study: Wireless Fire Alarm System

Wireless Fire Alarm System Fitted to The Coppice Retirement Home. Following a Fire Risk Assessment we were asked to carry out a survey at the Coppice for Select Retirement Service. Next steps highlighted system needed enhancing with Wireless Fire Alarm System upgrades We noticed that the existing Fire System installed was not sufficient for the […]

Schools Are at Double the Risk of Fire Than Other Buildings

Schools are at double the risk of fire than other buildings A reminder to Schools that fire safety provisions and systems should be reviewed and maintained on a regular basis. IFSEC Global have reported that “according to new research from insurer, Zurich Municipal, schools in England are “nearly twice as likely” to suffer from a […]

Protecting Fire Extinguishers from Theft and Misuse

Protecting Fire Extinguishers from Theft and Misuse Are you suffering from fire extinguisher misuse? It is common for fire extinguishers to be used as temporary doorstops, but they’re also prone to theft and when discharged unnecessarily can cause harm to the environment. Fire extinguisher regulations state that extinguishers should be either mounted to a wall […]

Updated Guidance From The National Fire Chiefs Council

Simultaneous. Evacuation -Updated Guidance from the NFCC   Following extensive consultation, updated guidance from the NFCC led stakeholder group on simultaneous evacuation introduces key changes. Advises consultation with residents and leaseholders to explore cost/benefit options Emphasises the need to consider the installation of common fire alarms where measures are now, or are likely to be […]