Calls for thermal cameras to spot hot works fires
March 3, 2020
An insurance company has said that the use of thermal imaging cameras should be adopted as standards, to reduce the number of fires caused by ‘hot works’. Read More
WATCH: The hard-hitting video launched for Fire Door Safety Week 2019
September 27, 2019
Imagine you live in a block of flats. film below implores responsible persons to act now and replace faulty fire doors without delay. Read More
Tata Steel explosion leaves two employees injured
April 26, 2019
An explosion at Tata Steel's Port Talbot plant causes minor injuries to two employees. Read More
‘It appears that innovation has missed this sector for decades’: In conversation with Firexo Chief Executive, Dave Breith
January 23, 2019
The company has produced a new fire extinguishing liquid, Firexo, which is able to quickly extinguish all classes of fire, is environmentally friendly and requires small volumes to put out a fire. Read More
WATCH: Interactive virtual town educates children on fire dangers
December 18, 2018
Fire and rescue services have launched Sparkton, an interactive virtual town which helps children understand fire safety. This was originally Read More
Flammable liquids explosion injured two
April 20, 2018
An adhesive manufacturer has appeared in court after two employees were injured in a major fire which stopped production at Read More
Four steps to protecting your business from fire
April 3, 2018
Fire and rescue services (FRS) attended 566,572 incidents in the year ending September 2017 – a 3% year-on-year increase – according Read More
FRS report into Royal Clarence Hotel fire is full of holes – this is what’s missing
March 19, 2018
I always look forward to the publication of any report looking at serious fires and this was no exception. A Read More
Review calls for sprinklers in Northern Ireland tower blocks
January 30, 2018
An independent review has recommended fire sprinklers be installed in tower blocks owned by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Read More
‘Speaking the truth to power’: Interviewing the British Safety Council’s Lawrence Waterman
January 9, 2018
Former head of health and safety for the Olympic Delivery Authority, Lawrence Waterman, speaks to SHP about his new role as the chair of the British Safety Council. Read More
