domestic garage what do you store

300 homes evacuated amid fire

 

 

More than 300 homes have been evacuated amid fears of an explosion after a garage fire. Firefighters were called out to the residential garage in the Carronshore area of Falkirk just after 11am on Wednesday. Although the blaze was put out quickly, a 200-metre exclusion zone has been put in place around Roughlands Crescent because there was an acetylene cylinder at the site.

 

Do you have acetylene cylinders in your work place how do you store flammable products?

 

PSC’s help during a fire risk assessment could help identify the need to store your products correctly, we have teamed up with Denios to give you help and advice on new European legislation on the storage of goods.

 

Have you completed your fire risk assessment what do you store at home?

 

Remember wake up get a smoke alarm

 

Contact PSC paul@pscfiresafety.com or ring 01455 557877

 

 

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New fire safety rules affecting all workplaces and other non-domestic premises will come into force on 1 October 2006. Do you know your responsibilities? Make sure you're up to date with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 contact PSC 01455 557877

 

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Small fire in local factory

WALKERS FACTORY IS HIT BY FIRE 
Fires occur everyday is your factory protected 
Has your company completed a Fire Risk assessment      
For help and advice on Fire Risk Assessment contact PSC www.pscfiresafety.com or 01455 557877
       
Around 30 fire-fighters tackled a blaze at a factory.

Crews from five stations were called to Walkers Snack Food, in Leycorft Road, Beaumont Leys, at 12.40pm yesterday.

They spent several hours at the scene extinguishing the fire.

Tony Rogers, command support officer for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said: "There was a fire in a deep fat fryer on the conveyor belt, which was in the production line.

"It was not a major fire and it was in a very small area. Moderate damage was caused to the conveyor belt and boiler."

Crews were called to the scene after they were alerted by an automatic fire alarm.

A spokeswoman for Walkers Snack Foods said: "We can confirm that there was a small fire at the Leicester factory yesterday and that it was quickly contained.

"Our standard health and safety procedure is to evacuate the entire building in the case of fire and this was carried out successfully so there was no danger to employees."

Some of the questions our Fire Risk Assessment would ask.
Who calls the brigade?
Was the staff trained to deal with this incident?
What maintenance on any plant takes place?
What actions are taken after the event?
In this case it sounds as if they have are you sure the same would happen in your workplace?

       

Arson attack in yard

Major blaze treated as suspicious
In pictures Police are treating as suspicious the cause of a major blaze at an Aberdeenshire yard which was tackled by more than 60 firefighters. Thousands of wooden pallets caught fire in Wilson Street, Peterhead, just before 0030 on Tuesday. Thirteen people were evacuated from nearby homes as a precaution and several streets were closed off. Grampian Police said the fire - visible from Aberdeen - was being treated as suspicious and appealed for witnesses. Eight appliances were at the scene at one stage, and by the afternoon two units were still there ensuring it was safe. A rest centre was set up for residents overnight before they were allowed home. 'Difficult task' Detective Inspector Colin Walker, who said it appeared malicious, explained: "We are awaiting the result of the joint fire and police investigation, but there would appear to be no other obvious explanation at this stage." Grampian Fire and Rescue Service station manager Sean Cox told BBC Scotland: "Officers were faced with a particularly difficult task but they dealt with it well. "The heat was extreme and crews worked tirelessly to prevent the spread of the fire."

 

 

If you have a yard what can you do to prevent Arson?

 

Contact PSC for advice 01455 557877

 

 

 

have you made a fire plan

BEDROOM FIRE       A pet snake and tortoise died, and two people were rescued, after a house fire. The blaze broke out in a first-floor bedroom in Gladstone Street, Loughborough, just after 6pm on Monday. The two occupants, a man and woman, were already outside when firefighters arrived. A Fire Service spokeswoman said the fire is believed to have started when heat from a table lamp ignited a wooden animal cage. Firefighters spent an hour at the scene.   Do you have a fire plan at your home? Test your detector today   For help and advice contact   Paul Coughlan PSC 01455 557877   Or comment on this blog

 

boat fires

UK. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service urges boat owners to heed fire prevention advise Photo: Yacht on fire   Monday, 26 June 2006 Loretta Spridgeon: Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging boat owners to heed simple safety guidelines to help protect them and their boats from the risks of fire this Summer. Watch Manager Paul Christopher of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Community Safety team said: “An onboard fire can cause serious damage, burns and even death. Many boats carry flammable fuel, petrol and oil, leading to rapid fire, explosions and intense heat. Boat owners should have the correct firefighting equipment aboard and know how to use it in an emergency. “It is important that you remember to maintain any firefighting equipment. Lack of proper maintenance may render extinguishers ineffective in the event of a fire,” he added. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service also offers the following advice if you are refuelling your boat: do not smoke; extinguish any naked flames; wipe up all spills ; leave room in tanks for fuel expansion; check bilges for leakage and fuel odours, and ventilate until fuel odour is gone, before starting engines; never refill portable fuel tanks in the boat; take them ashore for filling and wipe off any spillage before replacing them aboard. Fuel-related fires can also start when a boat is cruising. These fires generally result when some component of the fuel system starts to leak and vapours trapped in the vessel’s bilge are ignited. Boat owners should regularly inspect and maintain fuel systems and avoid using temporary or stop gap solutions to fix leaks. Other causes of fire include: engine backfiring in air laden with combustible vapour; hot exhaust pipe igniting adjacent combustible materials; spontaneous combustion of oil rags in badly ventilated compartments; a spark caused by static electricity during refuelling; short-circuiting and overloading of the electrical system, smoking materials. Remember, that to avoid potential fire hazards all fuel systems, electrical systems and gas systems should be correctly designed, installed and maintained by qualified persons. If fire breaks out, you must act quickly: have everyone ready to leave the craft and get them off the boat as soon as you can; call the Fire and Rescue Service – they will need your location, so use landmarks if you can; turn off all gas cylinder valves and close any fuel system valves that are safe to reach; better still, disconnect and remove the cylinder to a safe place. Or, if you really have to, drop it over the side then, if you are confident and consider it safe to do so, tackle the fire using the extinguisher; remember that even small fires spread very quickly, so if your efforts are not working or if you have emptied the extinguisher, get out, closing the doors as you go; keep your head low; smoke and fumes kill many more people than flames do – keep checking you’re not in danger; remember that the risk of accidents happening is greater when alcohol has been consumed. For further advice on how to enjoy the Summer safely, contact PSC 01455 557877 or email paul@pscfiresafety.com

 

Arson out side school

TWIGS SET ON FIRE      

10:15 - 24 June 2006
       
A pile of twigs was set alight by arsonists in the grounds of a school.

The incident happened outside Little Hill Primary School, in Launceston Road, South Wigston, at 8.20pm on Thursday.

Firefighters spent about 30 minutes tackling the blaze.
What actions should be taken by local residents or the school?

       

Station open day

NEWS RELEASE

Opening doubles as safety alert
A MOCK Christmas scene was set alight so firefighters could demonstrate their work and the importance of fire safety at the official opening of the new Lutterworth fire station.

Seventeen crew members put out the controlled blaze in front of families, Lutterworth MP Andrew Robathan, chief fire officer of Leicestershire Dave Webb, mayor Eileen Derrick, retired firefighters and fire and police authority representatives.
Crew manager Pete Brand said: "It was a bit smoky, but we put it out. It was choking all the guests.
"But it just shows what could happen with cigarettes that haven't been properly extinguished or Christmas lights which are faulty."
Work started on the new station in March but was delayed by a few weeks after a construction hiccup where the foundations were made too small to house the two appliances was discovered – the legal battle is still on-going to determine the reason.
The fire station is the first stage of a joint South Leicestershire fire, health and police authorities plan to build a fire station, health centre and police car park on the site.
Dave Glenis, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue group manager, said: "It is a lot more comfortable."
The station has electric insulated doors, a kit room and a compressor to fill breathing apparatus cylinders, which have had to be filled at Hinckley in the past.
Certificates of thanks were given by Mr Webb to employers who allow their workers to be retained firefighters.
Copies of a painting of the station fire engine by district artist Pam Lowe were sold and the proceeds will go towards Cancer Relief and the National Fire Service Benevolent Fund.
Among the speeches made, was a talk on the history of the fire service in Lutterworth by Cllr Derrick.
She said: "Now it's a really good, modern building. The men are so well trained. They have such horrific accidents to deal with on the motorways; it is not an easy job."

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Launch of PSC Fire Safety Website

Today marks the launch of the PSC Fire Safety website. It's purpose is to provide our prospects and customers with information and products:-

1) Fire Safety Assessments services
2) Safety training
3) Fire safety relates products

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