Electrical Fire Safety
Electrical appliances have become a staple of modern life – from fridges and phones to toasters or the TV, it’s hard to […]
Lantern Safety
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to take extra care when using ‘sky’ or ‘Chinese’ flying lanterns. The past year […]
The Firework Code
If you are thinking of using fireworks as part of your celebrations, please follow the safety advice below. Having fireworks at home […]
Candles in the home
A few candles scattered round a room can lend a warm glow to an evening, but please remember that candles also bring fire into your […]
Chinese New Year (31st January) – Celebrate Safely
Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Horse begins on31st January 2014. For […]
Fire safety advice for restaurants, fast food outlets and take away shops
This page contains fire safety information for owners and managers of restaurants, fast food outlets and take away shops. Fires in commercial premises […]
Tumble dryer fire warning to business owners
Fire safety officers are urging businesses that use tumble dryers to follow safety advice to prevent fires. Businesses such as care homes, […]
Pub chain and licensee prosecuted by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
The landlord and licensee of a Warrington pub have been prosecuted for failing to put in place adequate fire safety measures. Landlord […]
Macclesfield take away owner sentenced for fire safety failings
A Macclesfield take-away owner has been given a 6 month suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to breaches in fire safety. Mr […]
Sunderland fire station to close
Tyne and Wear Fire Rescue has announced that Sunderland’s fire station is to close, in an attempt to save money. The decision […]
Bournemouth & Poole councils given money to tackle rogue landlords
The government has issued Bournemouth and Poole council chiefs with more than £130,000 to help tackle rogue landlords. In an attempt to […]
Yorkshire recycling plant fire seen from space
A fire at a recycling plant in Yorkshire is so large that it can be seen from space. The blaze started at […]