She added: “If the door to flat 101 had been shut the fire would have been very significantly contained until the fire brigade arrived. “And I think it would have allowed all the occupants to have made good their escape. “The fire brigade came quickly. The fire door was a good one and it would …
A barmaid’s dress catches fire as an e-cigarette explodes. Fires are also a possible risk through cheap chargers for every day items, not to mention the dangers of leaving electrical items plugged in overnight.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is supporting the first Fire Sprinkler Week. This is a national campaign and will be launched at the House of Commons and runs from 3-9 February. Read more
With Christmas upon us, make sure that the only things burning this year are the Christmas Pudding and the candles. Christmas trees look pretty with their lights and all, but take care………….. don’t let this be you
Two landlords who ran unlicensed and unsafe houses in Liverpool have been fined. Read more
Press Release – Prosecution sends serious message to landlords Posted on 03/10/2013 – Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service – http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/ Following a fatal fire in May 2012 in Kettering, three men who failed to take the correct fire precautions in nine properties have been prosecuted by Northamptonshire County Council’s fire and rescue service. …
Pressure relieving air mattresses and overlays; risk of fatality from fire – read the PDF for full details
We have been working with FAST for almost two years now and we have found the service provided excellent. FAST take the stress out of dealing with the fire safety of the homes within our group and their friendly and flexible approach has helped us to ensure we are meeting legal requirements. The advice and …
