Canterbury Hospital Arsonist Jailed for 8 years AN arsonist who started a fire in a cupboard at Kent and Canterbury Hospital causing £70,000 worth of damage has been jailed for eight years. Thomas Ashcroft Thomas Ashcroft, 35, was arrested following a series of arson attacks on hospitals, hotels and public places during July and August […]
"What triangle, what do you mean...?" Let me explain. Fire needs 3 elements in order to exist, these being fuel, oxygen and heat. By removing any one of these elements, fire cannot happen - simple. So how does that apply to the workplace? To start with staff training. By instructing staff in fire prevention, such as […]
I came across this article. Is this really how incredibly stupid some kids can be? "Mark Lee and Paul O'Malley from Heywood Fire Station near Rochdale relive the moment when youths targeted their fire engine. Shocking CCTV footage released by Great Manchester Fire and Rescue Service shows the moment a group of youths attacked a […]
After a busy summer for the tourist industry, with the influx of travellers to the UK due to such events as the Olympics, two separate investigations demonstrate the importance of fire safety in hotels.... "Hotel Fire Doors Warning On the day that a new programme on fire safety in hotels is to be broadcast by […]
Fire Detection standards in the UK are governed by BS 5839 Part 1 2002. However prior the having detection installed into premises, a Fire Risk Assessment should be carried out, as defined in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and the standard of detection required should be based on the findings. Fire Alarm and Detection systems […]
Fire Risk Guides Fire Safety Law & Free Guidance Documents from the Local Government Website The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) came into effect in October 2006 and replaced over 70 pieces of fire safety law. The RRO applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including the common parts of blocks […]
An emergency action plan outlines what action should be taken in the event of a fire and should be made available to all members of staff. It should be based on the findings of your Fire Risk Assessment, and should include details of assembly points, emergency contact numbers, location of fire safety equipment, along with […]
Arson costs the UK economy millions every year. The report below came from Teesside, showing the effect on the local economy: Arson on Teesside 'costs local economy £16m a year' Arson on Teesside costs the local economy up to £16.7m a year, latest figures have shown. Cleveland Fire Brigade has begun a crackdown on arson, […]
Fire safety training isn't just what fire extinguisher to use! Not knowing procedures, means of escape routes and roles in a fire evacuation can have serious consequences. Additionally, prevention is better than cure, and training staff in how to avoid fire is just as important as instructing them what to do if a fire does […]
Here are a few pointers about the role of a Fire Marshal and Fire Coordinator: Fire Marshal or Fire Warden - Daily Duties A Fire Warden’s daily duties may include checking that: Exit doors are available for use, unlocked and unobstructed. Escape routes are clear of storage and combustible materials. Fire extinguishers are in position […]
