One for the van, the kitchen and the weekend machine: where Fire Safety Stick fits
Most people know they should have some form of fire cover close to hand. The problem is what that usually means in practice: a pressurised cylinder that is bulky, needs servicing, leaves a mess if it is used, and often ends up exactly where it is least useful. For installers and engineers, that problem is […]
Fire Safety Stick vs Fire Extinguisher: FSS50 or FSS100?
Updated 6 November 2026: Reviewed against current Fire Safety Stick model, maintenance and safety documentation. This guide compares the FSS50 and FSS100 and explains what to check before choosing or replacing fire-fighting equipment. The Fire Safety Stick is a compact, non-pressurised aerosol fire-suppression device. Its low weight and advertised 50- or 100-second discharge make it […]
Evacuation Alert Systems: BS 8629 Guide and Checklist
Updated 6 November 2026: Standards and building-guidance references reviewed, with a system comparison, project checklist and manufacturer-checked panel examples. What is an evacuation alert system? An evacuation alert system (EAS) enables the fire and rescue service to activate evacuation warning devices in selected flats or areas of a residential building. It gives firefighters a dedicated […]
Safety Checks Before Christmas
With Christmas around the corner, you may be winding down for a festive break. However, this often means leaving your business premises vacant over a period of time, which can raise safety issues. Here’s a checklist to keep your premises safe.
Lithium Battery Fires: Risks, Warning Signs and Safety
Updated 6 November 2026: Reviewed against current London Fire Brigade and government guidance, with CommanderEDGE LFX product details checked against CheckFire’s manufacturer information. Lithium-ion battery fires can develop rapidly and produce toxic smoke. Understanding the warning signs, using the correct charger and keeping charging areas clear of escape routes are practical ways to reduce the […]
Fire Evacuation Plan & Policy: Workplace Checklist
A workplace fire evacuation plan explains what people should do when fire is discovered or the alarm sounds, how they will reach safety and who will coordinate the response. Your fire evacuation policy sets out the responsibilities behind those arrangements. Both should reflect the premises, the people using them and the findings of the fire […]
Fire Safety in Heritage Buildings: Alarms and Monitoring
Updated 5 November 2026. Conservation guidance has been checked with Historic England, alongside manufacturer information for the featured fire alarm panels. Fire safety in a heritage building needs a plan that protects people while respecting the building’s historic fabric and contents. Start with how the property is used, who needs to escape and what the […]
Fire Safety Signs
It is a legal requirement of a business owner or employer to ensure that sufficient signage is provided where there is a significant risk to health and safety. Safety signs regulations standardise safety signs throughout the EU so that wherever a particular safety sign is given, it portrays the same message. This is to ensure […]
P50 Service free fire extinguishers
Huvo (formerly Discount Fire Supplies) have recently added a range of service free fire extinguishers from Britannia. The P50 service free extinguishers are built using design technology pioneered by the motor racing, defence aircraft and aerospace industries. They can be maintained by staff members using a simple two-step programme and only require discharge testing and […]