As well as causing severe damage to property, fire kills.  With Government statistics showing almost 400 people died in house fires in 2018, (HM Gov 2023) we can see just how important it is to take proactive measures to protect your home and yourself from fire.

Red Box Fire Control recently provided fire training to the team at Tigers Day Nurseries in Thatcham, Berkshire.

Cooking oil fires can be a highly dangerous occurrence in the kitchen. They can escalate into a major fire in just seconds, so it's essential to take the necessary steps to minimise the risk of a kitchen fire.

It’s important that your premises are safe for customers and employees alike. Part of creating a safe working environment includes minimising fire risks by installing fire extinguishers.

Despite computers and other electrical equipment being commonplace in most workplaces, it may not be immediately obvious what to do should a fire break out that involves electrical equipment. We call this an “electrical fire”, but the actual fuel for the fire will be combustible or flammable materials.

There are many different types of fire extinguishers available and not all of them are safe to use in this scenario.

Whether it’s providing fire extinguisher maintenance, assessing a company for fire risks, or training staff, the fire protection industry is vital for keeping people safe.

In our blog we explain how these services are regulated and how businesses and their staff become qualified.

Red Box Fire Control have been helping businesses meet their fire safety obligations since 1987 and so we are proud to be celebrating our 35th anniversary!

Over the years we’ve built excellent relationships with both local and national companies and provided valuable fire safety support. Our clients value our knowledge, commitment to excellent service, and high level of integrity.

Here’s a reminder of some of the key service offerings, which have underpinned our 35 years in business…

Fire extinguishers are a critical component of your office layout. However, they’ll spend most of their time waiting diligently in case of emergency; and for this reason, you need them to be just as practical in your office space as any essential furnishing.

Handily, there’s more than one way to store a fire extinguisher – including on a fire extinguisher stand. But why should you consider one? Here’s four key reasons why a fire extinguisher stand could be right for you…