Hochiki Europe, working with Italian installer ELE.CO SRL, has completed the installation of a combined fire detection and emergency lighting system at a KOKO Emporio store in the Turin area. KOKO Emporio is a well-established value and family retailer with…
Hochiki Europe strengthens fire safety across Bulgaria with two major project completions
From a vast logistics warehouse in Radinovo to a 60,000sqm mixed-use tower in the heart of Sofia, Hochiki Europe’s intelligent fire detection systems are protecting some of Bulgaria’s most ambitious and complex buildings. Two recently completed installations, delivered by long-standing…
Britannia Fire calls for greater fire safety around lithium-ion batteries
New figures released this week by the Press Association reveal that e-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year. The investigation found there were 432 e-bike fires and 147 e-scooter fires attended by fire and rescue services in…
Raven Housing Trust Collaborates with Aico to Enhance Fire Safety in Sheltered and Temporary Accommodation
Raven Housing Trust is partnering with Aico, the European market leader in home life safety, to upgrade fire protection systems in 432 dwellings across its sheltered and temporary accommodation. This major investment underscores Raven Housing Trust’s commitment to the safety…
Hochiki Europe launches state-of-the-art Training Academy for fire safety professionals operating across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Hochiki Europe, a global leader in life safety systems, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Hochiki Training Academy, a cutting-edge facility designed to provide comprehensive training for industry professionals operating in the field of fire safety. This initiative…
Promat puts competency first with 85% of specialist team meeting top fire safety standard
Passive fire protection system manufacturer Promat continues its drive to increase technical knowledge across the company with 85 per cent of its specialist fire protection team having achieved the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) Level 3 qualification in passive fire protection. In addition,…
Could this be another Cameron House Hotel?
I recently stayed in a hotel in Wales for a short break with my wife and one of the first things that occurred to me was how similar this hotel appeared to be to the Cameron House Hotel in Scotland…
What has gone wrong with Fire Safety in the UK? Part 1
I have spent nearly 60 years in the fire and safety profession and in this article we look at some of my experiences and lessons learnt. We consider how we can learn from other countries, the black art of fire…
Community Fire Safety
This article discusses common mistakes made by our communities and what can be done to ensure fire safety is kept on the forefront of everyone’s minds. Health and safety training in the workplace is not just encouraged, but essential, with…
Property company fined for fire safety breaches after resident unable to escape during blaze
A resident who was unable to access an emergency escape route during a fire was found standing on a windowsill hanging from guttering and had to be rescued by firefighters. Management company Harper Stone Properties Ltd has been fined after…