When we think about fire, catastrophic scenes can spring to mind. But when you consider that it was man’s first form of heating and cooking, we realise that it has played an integral part in developing the human species. It is only when fire is not managed carefully that it becomes hazardous. Flames and smoke […]
Read full articleFire isn’t necessarily the most common of accidents within the workplace, but if it happens, it can be deadly. The devastation caused by flames ripping through your building can destroy years of work in only minutes. The consequences of fires can be expensive for your company – the interruption to business with your premises potentially […]
Read full articleHere at Swift Fire & Safety, we have always relied on our reputation for quality service, resulting in a growing number of enquiries within the security related sector, and more notably intruder alarm systems. Whilst this has presented an opportunity for us to accelerate our expansion, some of our team members didn’t possess the recognised […]
Read full articleWith advances in technology in the last decade, there is no reason why all businesses shouldn’t have even the most basic security measures in place to protect the premises, its contents and its employees. There are several different kinds of CCTV for many different budgets, but if you invest in a more modern system, the […]
Read full articleThe world is experiencing one of the worst catastrophes imaginable. None of us are immune to the effect the Coronavirus is having and as the ripples spread far and wide and the infection rate rises, the strain on our public services is immense. With clear instructions in place to help us to try and delay […]
Read full articleIf you have been the victim of a break in or burglary, you may be curious to know why you had been targeted. What was it about your property that attracted the burglar? After all, most thieves are opportunistic, so it may have been a spur of the moment break in. Shockingly, research has revealed […]
Read full articleFire extinguishers come with different ratings dependent on the classification of fire they’re equipped for. The rating of fire extinguishers is designed to help us understand the type and size of the fire in which the extinguisher should be used. Classifications of fire vary and depend on the source of the outbreak or accelerant. They […]
Read full articleThe thought of fire breaking out in your home is a scary one. It’s also statistically very unlikely to happen, but nevertheless it’s not impossible. But fear not, as there are plenty of steps you can take in order to minimise the risk of fire within your home. Smoke detectors. You should test the […]
Read full articleNobody expects a fire to break out at work, but these types of emergency can strike businesses at any time. If the worst should happen while you’re on the premises, would you know the correct procedure to evacuate immediately? It’s a duty of care to ensure that you (and other employees) are ready, just in […]
Read full articleEmergency lighting is essentially back up lighting for an emergency situation when the main power supply is interrupted. In our blog we outline the importance of emergency lighting… Why is Emergency Lighting Required? If lighting is necessary to ensure that people can carry out their daily activities, then emergency lighting is required in the event […]
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