There are 5 fire extinguisher colours: Red, Cream, Blue, Black, and Yellow. Each colour represents a different type of extinguisher, used on different types of fires. The fire extinguisher colours changed in 1997 to meet British and European Standard BS EN3. All modern fire extinguishers have a red (or chrome) body, with the identifying […]
All business premises and every block of flats must have a Fire Risk Assessment by law, yet not everyone understands this important fire safety measure. We are often asked the question ‘what is a Fire Risk Assessment?’. The fact is, your Fire Risk Assessment should be the cornerstone of your fire safety plans for your […]
Adequate fire safety in tower blocks and purpose-built flats is vital, to protect the lives and homes of residents. As seen with the awful fire which raged through Grenfell Tower in North Kensington in London recently, fires in tower blocks can be devastating, even resulting in loss of life. To help residents, managing agents and […]
Fire safety in care homes is critically important. Read our guide to find out the 5 things you must do if you are responsible for fire safety in a care home. Sadly, fire safety can be matter of life and death where there are vulnerable occupants concerned – such as the residents of care homes. This was brought […]
‘What is a PAT test?’ is a question we get asked all the time. So we’ve created a guide which answers your PAT testing questions in a simple and straightforward way. When we get asked ‘what is a PAT test?’ we always take the time to understand exactly what our customer really wants to know […]
All business premises need at least 2 or 3 fire safety signs, however working out which ones you need and where you should put them can be confusing. Below we provide a simple guide. If you are responsible for any type of commercial premises, you may already know that you need fire safety signs. Fire […]
Fire Marshal duties are one of the most important contributions to fire safety in your business, but are you clear what they are? Our simple guide below explains all. It might surprise you to learn that a Fire Marshal’s main duty is to prevent fires. Sure, they have an important role to play in […]
‘How many fire marshals do I need?’ is a question we often get asked by our business customers. In fact, the answer depends on the nature and size of your organisation. That’s why we’ve pulled together this simple guide to help you work out how many marshals you need in the workplace. Firstly, decide if you are a low […]
Fire safety for landlords is an important legal requirement Private landlords are enjoying a boom time at the moment. Britain’s housing crisis has led many of us to meet demand by investing in rental properties – particularly attractive as an alternative income or pension while mortgage rates are low. But like any business there […]
Not all fires are expansive burning infernos that we see on dramatic news bulletins. However they all have the potential to spread at a rapid speed and quickly get out of control. For this reason, it can be difficult to contain a fire once a flame has been ignited and the damage it can cause […]
Do I need a fire alarm? we hear you cry! It’s a fact of life that most businesses do. Do I need a fire alarm is one of the most common questions we get asked. In a competitive world, protecting your business with fire alarms will never rank top of the ‘to do’ list. It’s […]
Fire is a hazard that could affect any one of us and due to the rate at which it spreads its effects are often devastating. Fire needs a source of ignition, fuel and oxygen to continue burning. With oxygen being in the air we breathe, it is important that we have an awareness of keeping […]
Every month Fire and Rescue teams up and down the country deal with a wide range of incidents. Some fires are started accidently, others on purpose, some affect homes, others commercial or public buildings, but all have the potential to cause considerable harm. As a couple of examples, the London Fire and Rescue service was […]
We can make decisions about the fire safety equipment we install in our homes and we can ensure that our workplace is compliant, but fire safety affects every aspect of our lives. We assume that when we are in a public building, that the person responsible has abided by the regulations. Since the Regulatory Reform […]
Fire has many properties which make it beneficial to life. The ability to manage fire has been credited as one of the key points in the success of humans as a species. When we think of uses for fire, our first thoughts are for cooking and heating, but it has also played an important role […]
Once a spark has ignited, fire can spread rapidly through a building. The fire produces intense and dry heat which means flammable items within the building can easily catch alight and provide further fuel for the flames to spread. In addition to the heat and flames, fires give off smoke which can cause a lot […]
We’re lucky at Surrey Fire and Safety Ltd. to have a team of passionate, dedicated professionals, and perhaps none more so than Peter Woodman, our trainer. Before joining Surrey Fire, Peter had a long and distinguished career of over 30 years in the London Fire Brigade, rising to the rank of Watch Commander, and has […]
Have you ever wondered how likely your business is to have a fire? Surely the probability can’t be that high, right? Well, statistics for the latest year count 75,000 commercial incidents, meaning that, on average, you have a 2% chance of suffering a fire in your business premises. However, that risk increases significantly for some […]