by Admin | Feb 1, 2016 | News, Source Fire News
A stark warning has been issued after a businessman was convicted of ‘serious’ fire safety crimes according to Chad.co.uk. Following a trial, John Cashin was found guilty of five offences relating to premises on Church Drive in Shirebrook and fined £1,000. Cashin, 46,...
by Admin | Dec 22, 2015 | News, Source Fire News
Heritage buildings across England are at risk of burning down because their owners are blocking attempts to install “unsightly” fire prevention methods, experts have warned according to The Daily Telegraph. A “misplaced” fear among conservationists and architects that...
by Admin | Dec 20, 2015 | News, Source Fire News
This video is a great example of what can happen when a fire alarm sounds, how many minutes pass by before there is a reaction? Is it an appropriate reaction? Or does the evacuation really need the support of a member of staff? Does your fire procedure take into...
by Admin | Dec 20, 2015 | News, Source Fire News
Earlier this month, a fire ripped through student flats in Bristol where around 120 students lived. More than 40 firefighters tackled the blaze as it took hold of the building and completely destroyed the roof. No students were harmed, but all have had to be rehoused...
by Admin | Dec 13, 2015 | News, Source Fire News
A resident fleeing a blaze in a block of flats was forced to run past the flames to escape, due to fire safety breaches that left her unable to get out any other way, a court has heard according to Lancashire Evening Post. Another man who escaped a ground floor flat...
