Focus on fire safety signage
When providing fire safety and fire fighting equipment, an important element to remember is to ensure that you have adequate fire safety signage. Here at Firemart, we offer a wide range of signs including fire extinguisher and fire blanket ID signs, fire action signs and fire exit directional signs.
We offer great value white rigid plastic signs as well as photo luminecsnt glow in the dark signs. Whatever your requirement or budget, then we have a fire safety sign to meet your needs!
Fire extinguisher and fire blanket ID signs are essential as they not only help people to locate a fire extinguisher in the event of a fire safety emergency but they also provide quick and basic instructions on the type of fire that the fire extinguisher can be used on. Fire action signs provide valuable information on what to do in the event of a fire safety emergency and fire exit directional signs provide guidance when you need to evacuate a building.
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Fire causes damage to business park
The website info4fire safety has reported a major fire at Lulworth Business Centre that was ablaza on the 20th January 2012 in the early hours of the morning. It took fire crews several hours to get the blaze under control and there was major fire damage to several of the buildings on the complex.
The fire fighters employed a range of fire fighting equipment to tackle the blaze and bring it under control and maanged to stop the fire from spreading.
You can read the full article online here:
http://www.info4fire.com/news-content/full/industrial-dry-cleaner-blaze-damages-business-park
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FREE shipping on ALL orders from Firemart!!
Here at Firemart we are always trying to ensure that we bring our customers the very best fire safety products at the very best prices so we have reintroduced FREE shipping on ALL orders!
Shopping for fire safety products at Firemart is now EVEN BETTER value with free UK delivery for any products that you buy! Terms and conditions apply so see our website for further details. Remember that all orders from Firemart shipped by 2pm (Monday to Friday) are delivered next working day
Firemart offers the widest range of fire safety products on the internet inclduing fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, fire blankets and fire safety signage. We have 100s of products to protect your home and business. All of our products offer a great range of guarantees as well as high levels of customer services and the best prices around.
Make sure that you have working smoke alarms in your property and that you have fire extinguishers and fire blanketsfor added fire safety protection. Visit www.firemart.co.uk to view our great ranges of fire safety equipment to protect life and property.
Simple three point plan for fire safety in the home
Humberside Fire Authority has issued a useful warninig to residsnts with a simple to follow three point plan to improve fire safety in the home:
Carry out a bedtime check (i.e. to ensure that electrical sockets are switched off, fires, smoking apparatus and candles are extinguished, ensure that the cooked is switched off etc)
Fit and regularly check smoke alarms
Plan an escape route
You can view the full article online:
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/eastyorkshire/9490895.Three_point_check_for_fire_safety/?ref=rss
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New Children’s book from fire fighter spread fire safety message
Here at Firemart, we love a good heartwarming story (as well as bringing you the best fire safety products at the very best prices!) and a firefighter in Merseyside set up an aware winning scheme teaching children in schools about the importance of fire safety.
The fire fighter, Dave Fanning, has now started to write books with his main character being a friendly fire engine. The books are aimed at primary school aged children and it’s hoped that the books will be added to the national curriculum to help promote fire safety amongst young people.
You can view the full story online here:
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Back by popular demand…free shipping from Firemart!
We are delighted to announce that due to popular demand: Free shipping on ALL orders from Firemart!
Shopping for fire safety products at Firemart is now EVEN BETTER value with free UK delivery for any products that you buy! Terms and conditions apply so see our website for further details. Remember that all orders from Firemart shipped by 2pm (Monday to Friday) are delivered next working day
Firemart offers the widest range of fire safety products on the internet inclduing fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, fire blankets and fire safety signage. We have 100s of products to protect your home and business. All of our products offer a great range of guarantees as well as high levels of customer services and the best prices around.
Make sure that you have working smoke alarms in your property and that you have fire extinguishers and fire blanketsfor added fire safety protection. Visit www.firemart.co.uk to view our great ranges of fire safety equipment to protect life and property.
Fire extinguisher fraud leads to recall
A man who supplied gas for use in aeroplane fire extinguishers has been uncovered as a fraud according to the Daily Post online. The man supplied fire extinguisher halon gas which is no longer allowed apart from in certain circumstances which include fire extinguishers for aeroplanes.
The gas should be 99% pure but some of the gas but some of the gas supplied was only 60% pure. The businessman involved has been charged with fraud and resulted in around 15,000 extinguishers being recalled.
You can view the full article online here:
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Plea to work together for better fire safety
A lack of central Government coordination for central fire safety means that the fire safety sector must develop its own policies and standards according to an article by the online safety website, www.info4fire.com .
It says that all parties need to work together in fire safety management including in the design and build of new structures and ongoing fire safety management. The plea has come from the chair of the Association for Specialist Fire Protection.
You can view the complete article online here:
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Fire safety on boats: top tips and hints
Boating and sailing can be a wonderfully relaxing pastime and cruising is a holiday that millions of people around the world enjoy each year. As the recent boating tregedy aboard Costa Concordia shows, tragedy can strike quickly and without warning. There are over 89 fire related accidents and injuries each year on boats and at least three people die from fire each year on privately owned boats.
There are some helpful and handy hints that you can follows to ensure your fire safety when on boats:
Make sure that you protect the inside of your boat with a few simple fire safety measures:
- Keep cigarettes and burning materials away from anything that can catch on fire
- Only use fabrics that are fire resisitant
- Empty ash trays regularly
- Never leave cooking unattended and make sure that all cooking items are turned off
- Make sure that you boat is well ventilated to prevent any build up of gases
Fuel and power:
- Make sure that you check your engine regularly amd check for leaks. damaged items, fuel build ups etc.
- Take care when refuelling and ensure that vapours do not enter the boat when refuelling
- Make sure that you quickly clean up any spills and vapour to prevent unwanted fires
- Ensure that any gas applicances are fitted only by authorised persons and that they are regularly and properly maintained
- Make sure that all gas appliances are regaularly checked and always turn them off before you go to bed
- Check electrical wires regularly and make sure that you don’t overload plugs etc
Have an emergency plan:
- Make sure that people know how to close emergency valves and switches in the event of a fire
- Have enough life jackets for everyone on board
- Keep exits clear and have keys easily accessible
- Make sure that you know your location so that you can inform the authorities where you are if required.
- Have a torch close at hand
In the event of a fire:
- Do not panic!
- Do not enter a smoke filled space or one that is warm
- Don’t open engine hatches or doors unless you have to as the fire needs air
Fire safety equipment:
- Make sure that you have fire safety equipment on board including fire extinguishers, fire blankets and smoke alarms / carbon monoxide detectors
- Make sure that the equipment is regularly checked and have it replaced if any defects are noted
- Make sure that you know how to use a fire extinguisher and follow the instructions on the label closely
- Make sure that fire extinguishers are serviced and within date
You can view the Government Guide ‘Fire Safety on Boats’ online here: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/documents/digitalasset/dg_171963.pdf
We also have a section on our website dedicated to boat fire safety and fire safety equipment including fire extinguishers: http://www.firemart.co.uk/webshop/boat-fire-equipment
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USA: Fire safety fears for BMW Mini Cooper cars
In the USA BMW are reported to have recalled up to 89,000 Mini Cooper cars accoridng to the Daily Mail online due to safety fears after reports of people who say that their vehicles have caught fire and burst into flames.
It has been reported that there is a very low incidence of fault and all affected customers are being contacted. It does not appear that UK models are affected.
If you have concerns over fire safety in cars, then it might be worth checking out our car fire safety guide and having a look at our fire extinguisher suggestions: http://www.firemart.co.uk/webshop/car-fire-equipment
You can view the complete article online here:
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