The smoke detector is arguably the most important mitigator in fire risk assessment. They are, of course, crucial for giving occupants early warning indication of a fire and are used to mitigate extended travel distances and risks associated with inner…
Over the last year I, along with most other fire risk assessors, fire safety consultants and fire engineers, have added another string to our fire strategy bow: the Type 2 Fire Risk Assessment or, as they are more commonly known,…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! As the second-hand Christmas trees, traditional foil decorations and recycled lights are unpacked for another year, so should your fire awareness training. At Synergy Fire Engineering we know of so many fires caused by…
The clocks going forward one hour in March marked the start of British Summer Time, but this time of year is also a good opportunity to set a reminder to change the batteries in your fire alarms. Many of the fire risk assessments we…