Uptick, a global Field Servicing software provider, has acquired FireMate, an Australian leader in Fire Protection Maintenance. This strategic move combines strengths to fuel Uptick's global expansion. Uptick, gaining traction in the UK since 2022, now maintains over 80,000 buildings and aims to enhance safety worldwide.

Fire Safety Matters magazine, which is published by Western Business Media, won a special commendation for Media Brand of the Year
(Business Media) at the prestigious Professional Publishers Association (PPA) Awards.

Safety Technology International have donated protective covers to help a local community charity with false alarms at a time when they need it most.

Today fire safety is supported by a robust system of regulation and advanced technology. But fire prevention had humble beginnings dating all the way back to ancient China.

In this guide, we look at the history of fire prevention measures and look at how they have evolved to reach the comprehensive fire stopping and passive fire protection solutions we use today.

In May 2023, Pendle Doors was honoured to have received the 'Manufacturing - Best Small Business' award at the North West Family Business Awards. A huge thank you to the organisers of the event and judges for their time and we send our congratulations to the rest of the nominees and winners on the night!

Workplace fires can cause massive damage to a property, injure occupants, and even result in fatalities. Fire safety in commercial property is essential. Protecting your property and its tenants begins with understanding the risks. 

We’re delighted to announce our brand new Order & Collect service, allowing you to collect your order in 60 minutes*

The Fire Safety Event, the UK's premier exhibition for the fire safety industry, set a new record this year, hosting over 150 major industry players and attracting more than 9,590 fire safety professionals. With a 61% year-on-year growth in visitor numbers and 38% in exhibitors, the event has become the largest show of its kind in the UK, featuring top industry players showcasing the latest advancements in fire safety technology.

The Safety & Security Event Series returned to the NEC Birmingham from 25-27 April 2023, with a record breaking number of visitors and exhibitors. With a remarkable 47% increase from last year, the event attracted a staggering 37,881 visitors and 823 exhibitors, cementing its position as one of the fastest growing & largest exhibitions series hosted in the UK.

Trade customers who are local to the North can now enjoy CheckFire services a little closer to home with the opening of the CheckFire Northern Depot.

"The Nimbus 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀." ✅
Harper Adams University (UK), one of the leading institutions in sustainable agriculture and land management, has taken its fire safety on campus to the next level.

The university wanted real-time monitoring of more than fifty fire panels across the campus in residential, learning and office buildings. An easy task for Nimbus - our innovative, multi-brand fire alarm management solution has been set up to forward alerts and notifications directly to the university’s two-way voice and data communication system. Enhanced safety for all who live, work, and study on the Shropshire campus!

Flamingo fire protection brochure - showcasing our range of passive fire protection systems we install

CYGNUS LAUNCHES GROUND-BREAKING SMARTNET WIRELESS ALARM SYSTEM AT THE FIRE SAFETY EVENT Cygnus, a leading developer and manufacturer of fully compliant and wireless fire detection and alarm systems, w ...

False fire alarm numbers continue to rise post-pandemic causing major issues for the economy by wasting vital time and resources.

Today, PlanRadar, a leading digital construction, real estate and facilities management platform, announces that it has been adopted by leading fire safety and passive fire protection measures consultancy, Global HSE Solutions.

Alex Carmichael, Chief Executive of SSAIB, the professional UK fire and security certification body, is retiring at the end of March 2023. Alex has led SSAIB since 2015, when he took over as CEO from ...

SSAIB join The Fire Safety Event 2023  SSAIB (Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board) is a leading certification body for organisations providing security systems and services, fire detection an ...

Our new range of JacGLOW photoluminescent signs identify the floor and flats on each level to assist firefighters.

An update to the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 under Fire Safety: Approved Document B, Appendix 15.13 – 15.16 has made it a legal requirement for all residential buildings 11m or taller in England to display Wayfinding Signs to assist firefighters in the event of a fire emergency. The signs must identify the floor and indicate the flats on each level. The signs must be visible in low-lighting conditions or when illuminated with a torch.

Make sure you have the right sign for your building.

Jactone is pleased to announce that following recent testing, their aerosol range of fire extinguishers has received Kitemark certification from BSI (British Standards Institute) to the new BS 6165 revision (BS 6165:2019+A1:2022).

This new certification to the latest revision of BS 6165:2019+A1:2022 continues Jactones commitment to providing quality products that have been thoroughly tested and approved by third-party certification bodies.

World leaders in life safety, Hochiki Europe, have today announced the launch of their next generation of emergency lighting, FIREscape Nepto. This intelligent, self-testing and self-monitoring emergency lighting system is set to revolutionise the emergency lighting market.