As a facilities manager are you aware of your local Fire and Resue Services’ attendance policy for automatic fire alarm signals?
If not, then you should be. In many cases fire and rescue services will not attend an unconfirmed signal from a commercial […]
Hertfordshire Fire Dog Has Had its Day
Browza, the Fire and Rescue service’s detective dog, has died. Hertfordshire’s first-ever rescue dog, he investigated more than 270 incidents during his six […]
Widnes businessman fined for breaching fire safety
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has successfully prosecuted a businessman for serious breaches in fire safety. Colin Duncan, aged 57 of Highmarsh […]
Fire Safety in Residential Care Homes – The two critical factors
In December 2013, three North West care home owners were prosecuted for fire safety failings. Richard Dickinson, aged 67 was found guilty […]
Fire Safety in Residential Care Homes – The two critical factors
In December 2013, three North West care home owners were prosecuted for fire safety failings. Richard Dickinson, was found guilty of three […]
Rogue landlord fined more than £12,000
A landlord has been fined in excess of £12,000 for allowing tenants to live in unsafe conditions. Ajay Mohan Kapur was prosecuted […]
‘Beds in shed’ landlord fined for fire safety breach
A rogue landlord that rented out ‘a bed in a shed’ has been prosecuted for fire safety breaches. Irshad Ibrahim was fined £25,000 for […]
Cannabis Farms Are Death Traps
The lives of unsuspecting families across St Helens are being put at risk by cannabis farms, a senior police chief warns today. […]
Closure set to be confirmed for two Wirral fire stations
Fire service chiefs are expected to approve the closures of two of Wirral’s fire stations today (February 27th), despite union claims the […]
Thinking of booking a summer holiday?
HOTEL FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST Before you book a hotel room for your upcoming holiday, it is essential to research first about its […]
Landlord given suspended sentence over fire safety breach
The landlord of a house, where a man died following a fire, has been given a suspended prison sentence. A fire broke […]
All landlords called to install smoke alarms
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service wants it to be a legal requirement for all landlords to install smoke alarms in their properties. […]