New Restrictions from the UN and the European Commission due to arrive in March 2023 means that all Foam (AFFF) Portable Fire Extinguishers will be restricted going forward. Foam, often referred to as AFFF (Aqueous Film – Forming Foam) is used where water alone or inerting gases are unsuitable and has been favoured for uses…
The rapid installation time of Hyfire’s wireless fire systems has allowed a famous bar and B&B to upgrade its fire protection during Covid-19 lockdown. The owner of Rafter Dempsey’s, a legendary bar and restaurant in Kilkenny, Ireland, selected Hyfire’s wireless fire system as it represented the optimal choice to ensure a fixed cost and problem-free…
It may be difficult to think of much else as you navigate your businesses through this COVID – 19 pandemic but the harsh reality is that Coronavirus does not stop fire. That’s why, it is ever so important to carry out your monthly extinguisher checks, especially if your business remains open or building is occupied.…
Here in Ireland we have 30 fire services managed at local authority level. The staff of these fire services operate 220 fire stations across the country and are made up of full-time professional fire fighters and retained part-time staff. Under the provisions of the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003, authorised inspectors from the fire…
The festive season is the busiest time of year for retailers with Irish consumers still ranking amongst the highest spenders in Europe*. In the lead up to December 25th, it is easy to forget the increased fire risk and additional fire safety challenges which are present in our retail stores when demand is high. Such…
How do we balance ethical business when cost is the overriding factor? We have been coming up against these issues for years, and in fact hours before the news of the Grenfell tragedy broke, my team and I, facilitated by Dr. Kevin Sludds (ECTi), a professional ethicist discussed our values, how we make them…
We regularly get asked about the different categories of Fire Detection & Alarm systems for commercial buildings so we decided to put together this quick guide. We hope it helps! First and foremost, the level or category of fire detection required in a commercial premises will vary depending on the nature of business operations and…
The first round CAO offers are out and for many students the search for student accommodation has already begun! Finding suitable student accommodation can be a daunting task with factors such as location, rent, bills, facilities etc all weighing on the minds of students and parents alike. Fire Safety is one very important factor which…
Today I will consider a further three common causes of false fire alarms and share with you our experience of how to reduce these false activations. Malicious/Accidental Damage All systems can be susceptible to malicious/accidental damage. However, the risk factor can vary greatly depending on the nature of your business. For example, if your business has…
False fire alarms are not only disruptive to your business, but they can also prove costly, in terms of downtime and service charges. In this two part series, we share the common causes of false fire alarms and offer your business some top tips to help you reduce the risk of a false alarm. Design…