Fire Safety Staff Training
Martyn’s Law: what schools, colleges and universities need to do now
Martyn’s Law – formally the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – introduces new legal duties for publicly accessible premises across the UK, including education settings. The Act received Royal Assent in April 2025 and has a clear lead-in period before enforcement. With full compliance required by April 2027, now is the time for facilities…
Read MoreFire Guard Services Achieves BAFE SP203-1 Certification
We’re proud to announce that Fire Guard Services has been officially certified in accordance with the BAFE SP203-1 competency scheme — a major milestone that reinforces our commitment to excellence in fire safety. BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) is the independent registration body for third-party certified fire protection companies across the UK. Their SP203-1…
Read MoreEssential Fire Safety Training for Your Team
Essential Fire Safety Training for Your Team: Beyond Compliance to True Preparedness In the dynamic landscape of modern business, fire safety often sits at the forefront of an employer’s responsibilities. While many view fire safety training as a mere box – ticking exercise to satisfy legal requirements, its true value extends far beyond compliance. Comprehensive…
Read MoreUK Fire Extinguisher Ban – July 2025
UK Fire Extinguisher Ban: Is Your Business Ready for the 4th July 2025 Deadline? A significant change is coming to fire safety regulations in the UK, and it’s crucial for every business, landlord, and facility manager to be prepared. From 4th July 2025, the use, testing, and maintenance of fire extinguishers containing Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA),…
Read MoreThe right type of fire extinguisher for your business?
Fire safety is a critical aspect of running any business. This article asks the question: do you know the right type of fire extinguisher for your business? Whether you operate a small office, a retail shop, an industrial warehouse, care home or school, ensuring you have the correct fire extinguishers on hand can mean the…
Read MoreTop 5 Business Fire Risks
5 Common Business Fire Risks & Hazards in UK Businesses (And How to Fix Them) Fire safety is a crucial concern for businesses across the UK. A single fire incident can lead to devastating consequences, including property damage, financial losses, and risks to human life. Many workplace fires are preventable if businesses identify common hazards…
Read MoreFire Protection Guide for Historical Buildings
UK fire safety law states that property must be ‘equipped with appropriate fire detectors and alarms’ but the legislation takes a broad approach and fails to give specific recommendations for heritage buildings. Here are our recommendations for how fire can be prevented and detected in historical buildings. Fire Detection and Alarms Although call points must…
Read MoreCarbon Monoxide – Would Your Building Detect The Silent Killer?
According to The London Fire Brigade, many people are unaware of the risks posed by carbon monoxide (CO). Only around 15% of people have a CO alarm, compared to 90% of people who have a smoke alarm. What is carbon monoxide? CO is a dangerous and ‘silent killer’ due to it being an odourless and colourless…
Read MoreAre all of your staff fire safety trained?
In an emergency situation, the actions of any one person are likely to impact others around them. That’s why it’s important for all of your employees to have up to date knowledge on how to act in the event of a fire. So, what do my employees need to know about fire safety? Firstly, all…
Read More7 Important Checks – Fire Safety in Care Homes
Fire safety is crucial in care homes where vulnerable occupants live. The emergency evacuation procedure of a care home needs to be carefully planned for occupants who are less mobile and unable to evacuate the building without assistance. At night in an emergency, this can be particularly difficult because often there are less carers working…
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