Fire risks are changing—and one of the fastest-growing concerns in recent years is the rise of lithium-ion battery fires. From e-bikes and scooters to laptops and power tools, these batteries are now part of everyday life. Unfortunately, incidents involving lithium…
For years now, the AFF Foam has been the go to fire extinguisher for many Class B fire risks. The downside with most AFF Foams is that they contain Chemicals that are harmful to the environment, wildlife and humans. For…
Wet Chemical fire extinguishers are designed primarily to deal with Class F fires, but also carry a Class A fire rating. Class F fires are fire involving cooking oils and fats. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are common place in restaurants,…
If you're thinking about fire safety products at home, a fire blanket is a must alongside a fire extinguisher. Fire blankets work by smothering fires, starving them of oxygen. They have multiple uses - ones that you may not have even…
Fire Extinguisher identification signs are often overlooked when purchasing fire extinguishers. They are actually a requirement of the British standard for businesses and organisations. We would always recommend purchasing ID signs with your extinguisher, whether for domestic or commercial settings…
Lithium-ion batteries and Fire Risk One fire risk which has become much more prevalent in recent years, are that of Lithium-ion batteries. It's no surprise with their increased use, not just in everyday items like mobile phones and laptops, but…
FireSafe West Midlands is a family run business based in Worcestershire. We are passionate about the products we sell and are committed to providing our customers with high levels of customer service from purchase through to after sales. We sell…
Of all the things that spring to mind around the festive season, one thing that is not at the forefronts of our minds is fire safety! If we told you that more house fires happen during the Christmas period than…
It's recommended that any commercial vehicle (vans, lorries, HGV's) not carrying Dangerous Goods, should have a minimum of one 2Kg Dry Powder fire extinguisher. These extinguishers are able to tackle multiple types of fire; Class A (wood, paper, material), Class…
Fire Extinguishers have been filled with Dry Powder since 1818, when George William Manby filled the first copper vessel fire extinguisher with Potassium Carbonate (Dry Powder). They've moved on a bit since then but the principle of use has remained…