Running On Fumes | Survival Podcast

There is no doubt that fire safety and fire protection should be foremost in the minds of both business and home owners. The cost of losing properties could be difficult to recover; worse, losing lives to fire-related incidents is a tragedy. With the wide range of fire safety products being sold in the market today, fire safety and fire protection is actually very easy to implement.

When you look at wheeled fire extinguishers, you would find yourself saying, “Why have we not thought of this a long time ago?” Wheeled extinguishers, which exhibit the qualities of being mobile, convenient, and efficient, are becoming more and more popular these days.

All over the world, people have become more conscious about fire safety and protection. In the UK, fire safety is always a top priority especially in the workplace. In fact, employers and business owners are required to appoint a fire warden or marshall who will be responsible in overseeing safety within the premises. According to the Fire Safety order established in 2005, it is necessary for wardens to undergo extinguisher and emergency preparedness trainings. Because of the complicated nature of a warden’s responsibilities, it is imperative for business owners to find the right person for the job.

Indeed, fires can happen at any time and any place. This is why the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 imposes a set of regulations to ensure that all types of buildings, structures, and open spaces are adequately assessed for fire risks and the presence of fire safety equipment. Ensuring that a premise is completely fire proof and legally fit to operate takes a lot of work. First, you must conduct a fire risk assessment, after which you are required to draw up and conceive a fire safety plan. Then, as an employer, you must train your employees regarding fire safety information and drills as well as appoint as designated fire marshal who shall be responsible for the proper observance of safety procedures in case of fire.

If you own a property, it is important for you to secure your home or building from any type of natural disasters. True, cataclysmic events such as fire flood earthquake, tornado, hurricane or other types of natural calamities may have a fat chance of happening to you. But many people disregarded the damages it can inflict to their property until it hits them.

The UK government is aware of the fact that fires can occur at any time and at any location. In recognition of this fact, it has implemented the Regulatory Reform or the Fire Safety Order 2005 which encompasses virtually covers almost all types of buildings, structure, and open spaces such as shops and offices; premises providing care; community halls; pubs, clubs and restaurants; schools; as well as hotels and hostels, to name just a few.

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If you have ever participated in a fire drill or if you have ever been in a real fire emergency, you would know that during a fire outbreak, every second counts. Time is of great value that even a few tiny seconds can spell the difference between life and death. Manufacturers of fire extinguishers are also well aware of this fact. This is why, they strive to make innovations on fire safety devices that will contribute to the convenience and ease of use of the product.

If you were to ask people to tell you what they know about fire safety devices, you would often hear the mention of the words-fire extinguishers, fire hose, and smoke alarms. You probably would not hear much about smoke seals. But even though this device is not as popular as the fire hose or the fire extinguisher, we can never undermine its value during fire emergencies.

Although not necessary for homes and small offices, the fire hose can be a valuable tool for curbing fires in buildings and large areas. This device is extremely effective in tackling fires that involve paper, wood, cardboard, and cloth. It is in fact, one of the oldest firefighting tools that utilises water, which is also one of the oldest extinguishing agents. Today, most buildings in this country are fully equipped with superior and state of the art fire hoses that professional firefighters would use to extinguish fires.