How evacuation technology can influence the brain in crisis mode
April 21, 2022
Crisis psychology refers to how we react in the event of a critical incident such as a fire, terrorist attack, or a natural disaster. Marc Gaunt provides an insight into how evacuation technology, developed in line with behavioural psychology, can be used to influence the brain in crisis mode. Read More
5 tips for how businesses can prevent fire hazards: The importance of fire safety in the mass return to work
March 2, 2022
As businesses welcome workers back to offices, Peter Martin, Operations Director or Fire and Security at JLA, offers up 5 tips for how businesses can prevent fire hazards, creating a safer environment for all. Read More
Council takes legal action against tenants who refuse to have fire smoke detectors repaired
February 9, 2022
Four people have received warrants to enforce access to their homes in order to carry out fire safety work – will other local councils soon follow suit? Read More
Additional £27 million for Waking Watch Relief Fund announced by government
January 31, 2022
Designed to 'remove' or 'reduce' the need for interim safety measures at high-rise buildings with unsafe cladding, an additional £27 million has been made available by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). Read More
Law changes require all social housing providers to fit smoke alarms in rented accommodation
November 25, 2021
Following an announcement from Housing Minister, Eddie Hughes MP, on 23 November, all housing providers will now be required by law to install smoke alarms in all social housing. Read More
Changes to fire safety laws in Scotland require all homeowners to have interlinked alarms
September 21, 2021
The Scottish Government has introduced new fire safety laws legislating that all homeowners be required to have interlinked alarms in their properties. Read More
£16.5m of successful applications for fire alarms under £30m waking watch fund alternative scheme
August 4, 2021
The Government has released interim figures on the number of successful applications for funding of fire detection and alarm systems under its Waking Watch Relief Fund. Read More
False alarms account for 42% of FRS incidents in 2020
November 26, 2020
Fire and rescue incident statistics for England, have been released by the Home Office for the year ending June 2020, containing statistics about incidents attended by the services (FRS). Read More
Opening the door to greater protection with optical alarms
July 18, 2018
James Hall, Technical Director for FireAngel, explores the potential issues associated with ionisation smoke alarms and why he feels professionals should choose optical or multi-sensing alarms to provide the greatest levels of protection. Read More
False alarms webinar: How to avoid unwanted alarms in flats, apartments and HMOs
November 9, 2017
Sign up to SHP sister brand Firex's webinar: ‘Hush those false alarms' about reducing unwanted false alarms. Read More