A fire happened at an apartment in an East London tower block – a site we installed a communal fire alarm within less than 12 months ago. …A site that before that installation had a Waking Watch fire patrol in it. (Did you know that there is a new Waking Watch Replacement Fund, launched in …
Fires Actually Happen: How a Fire Alarm Saved an East London Tower Block Read More »
Fire extinguishers are one of those things that people tend not to give too much thought to. It’s fair enough – as long as you have them, you know how to use them, and they adhere to all the safety requirements, you’re good to go. But we had a situation recently that’s been a point …
What You Need to Know About P50 Fire Extinguishers Read More »
Your fire alarm in your commercial premises is a life safety system. It’s there to protect you by detecting signs of a fire and triggering the alarm as an early warning system to help you act swiftly. So, naturally, you don’t just want anyone installing and servicing your building’s fire alarm. Read on to …
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Behind every team of industry-leading engineers is a dedication to learning, driven by an impressive training programme. And our training programme here at WFP is like no other. Mostly, because it never stops! Every one of our engineers, following their induction training, has a one-on-one day in our purpose-built training room every month to ensure …
WFP’s Technical Director Drives Industry Leading Fire & Security Training Read More »
The Government wants your feedback on the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Here’s what it’s about, why you should have your say and how you can. The public consultation ends on Wednesday 31st July. So, if you’ve got an opinion on fire safety, now’s the time to act! Equally, if you’re confused about your …
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Every business and commercial premises will have a ‘Responsible Person’. When it comes to fire safety, the buck stops with them. Here’s everything you need to know from how to identify your building’s ‘Responsible Person’ to exactly what they’re responsible for. What this article covers: What is meant by the ‘Responsible Person’? The Regulatory Reform …
Who is the ‘Responsible Person’ for Fire Safety? Read More »
The essential guide to fire safety in care homes. Care homes, unlike other premises, have significant responsibilities and steps to undertake when it comes to fire safety. With vulnerable occupants who need the maximum amount of time possible to evacuate a building, there’s strategies and precautions every care home’s ‘Responsible Person’ needs to be aware …
What do you do when you realise your residential building is not adequately fireproofed? There’s a simple, short-term solution and a sustainable long-term solution for fire safety in residential tower blocks. Step 1 – Get the Wire-Free experts in. WFP were recently approached by an electrical contractor working alongside a UK property developer, faced with …
Case Study: Wireless Fire Alarm Installation, London Residential Tower Read More »
The essential guide to righting the wrongs of fire safety and fireproofing in residential tower blocks. Fire safety is entering a new era of enlightenment. It’s taken a while to get here and there’s still a way to go, but it’s being realised that it’s not something that can just be swept under the carpet. …
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