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Chapter 5 – The Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher. The final chapter of our detailed guide to fire extinguishers focuses on the wet chemical fire extinguisher. The wet chemical fire extinguisher is the newest variety of fire extinguisher, designed with a specific purpose in mind. It is a spectacular example of fire-fighting genius, capable of putting out the hottest, longest burning … Read More

Chapter 4 – The Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher. In this chapter of our detailed guide to fire extinguishers we will be looking at one of the most useful extinguishers of the modern age- the Carbon dioxide extinguisher. Developed by Bell to put out fires inside their telephone switchboards, CO2 extinguishers have become a staple of our fire-fighting arsenal since their … Read More

Chapter 3 – The Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher. In this third chapter of our comprehensive guide to fire extinguishers we will be examining a type of fire extinguisher known as the dry powder fire extinguisher. Occasionally referred to as a dry chemical extinguisher, there have been many variants of this extinguisher over the years, such as the BC powder extinguisher … Read More

Chapter 2 – The Foam Fire Extinguisher. In this second chapter of our guide to the different varieties of fire extinguisher we will be looking at the foam fire extinguisher in detail. In our years in business the foam fire extinguishers versatility and high fire rating has made it a consistently popular option for both homes and businesses alike. Read … Read More

Chapter 1- The Water Fire Extinguisher. In our more than thirty years of business here at Chase Fire our priority is, and has always been the safety of our clients. When a fire breaks out there are two very critical things which can affect the outcome- having the right equipment to tackle it, and knowing how to use it. In … Read More

Fire Safety in the Workplace The introduction of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, commonly known simply as The Fire Safety Order, brought about a clear framework for fire safety requirements in the workplace. These rules apply to all non-domestic properties in England including workplaces, commercial premises, premises the public have access to and the common areas of houses … Read More

Keep Yourself Safe During the Fire Brigade Strike in Stafforshire As you may be aware further strike dates have been called, following the announcement by the Fire brigades Union that its members will take industrial action from Wednesday 25th February at 07:00hrs to Thursday 26th February at 07:00hrs. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to take extra care … Read More

In January of this year, the new standard for Visual Fire Alarm Devices (EN54-23) came into force. Designers of fire alarm systems must ensure their systems meet this new legislation, the requirements for which have been driven by the Equalities Act. The product standard is designed to ensure that, as far as is practical, the fire system will generate an … Read More

At a recent Fire Safety training day, the assembled colleagues enjoyed a dig at the chap who’d taken 10 minutes to evacuate the building during an alarm test. The problem highlights a serious problem with alarms – a high number of false activations means your first reaction is often “I wonder if that’s real” rather than “I must leave everything … Read More

There are 2 questions that we are asked every day: “Is it a legal requirement to have fire extinguishers?”, and “Do I need them in an empty building?”. It’s not always possible to give a straight yes/no answer and here’s why… Is it a legal requirement to have fire extinguishers? There is no single law stating that a property owner … Read More