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• MGV Joins Ranger Group: Expanding Security Services

  24-03-2025 14:02 via thebigredguide.com
  Ranger Fire and Security has announced its first acquisition of 2025, with McGoff & Vickers Fire & Security Systems (MGV) becoming the latest business to join the rapidly growing Ranger Group.Run by industry specialists and service business experts, Ranger brings together high-quality fire and security (F&S) businesses in partnership to share industry expertise, resources and boost cross-selling opportunities.Fire protection servicesNorth-West-based F&S business M
  
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• Managing Emergency Situations For Organizations

  24-03-2025 14:02 via thebigredguide.com
  It’s important for any organization to be able to reduce risk, manage the situation and mitigate any impact that might arise from an emergency. One of the first approaches is to identify the best man – or woman – for such a job/s.Their course can help prepare staff for such an emergency. In it, they take senior staff (managers and supervisors) through a series of confidence-building stages. This allows them to check their existing knowledge, look at their current sk
  
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• RISCO Wireless LuNAR FireWatch: Ultimate Security Device

  24-03-2025 14:01 via thebigredguide.com
  RISCO has announced the release of its revolutionary wireless LuNAR FireWatch, a three-in-one smoke, heat, and PIR detector designed for optimum safety and security.The device signifies a breakthrough for the security industry, as it combines the functions of three individual functions into one cohesive, streamlined detection solution.safety and security deviceThe wireless LuNAR FireWatch is designed for ceiling mounting, prioritizing improved detection coverage and minimizing blind spots.The in
  
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• New Fire Safety Regulations For Multi-Occupancy Buildings

  24-03-2025 14:00 via thebigredguide.com
  Very few people in the UK can be unaware of the devastation caused by the Grenfell tower block fire five years ago now.For those involved in the horrors of that night are replayed over and over again as the fatal accident inquiry into apportioning blame - and ensuring a similar event never occurs again - continues. To this end, the government has introduced new legislation in the form of the Fire Safety Act 2021.Fatal accident inquiryThe Act considers the recommendations introduced by Sir Martin
  
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• DHF Level 3 Award: Fire Shutter Compliance & Safety

  24-03-2025 13:59 via thebigredguide.com
  Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced that it has created a new Level 3 Award in Compliance & Safety of Fire Resisting Roller Shutter Doors training course.Launched in response to member feedback, the course provides a full day of learning, which is mapped to the National Occupational Standards for the installation, maintenance, and repair of fire-resisting roller shutter doors. It serves as a natural progression from DHF’s Level 2 Award in Industrial &
  
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• FireRite's Comprehensive Fire Protection Solutions

  24-03-2025 13:57 via thebigredguide.com
  Since they invested in the Fire Consultancy division, they were aware of the perceived ‘conflict of interest’ in the fire industry for companies like ourselves; Why? As they assess client fire safety risks and are then providing Active & Passive fire solutions to address the findings within the assessment.For some people, informing a company that they need to improve their fire safety and then, later on, assessing those improvements may appear conflicting. Because yes
  
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• Fire Safety Training: Essential For Business Compliance

  24-03-2025 13:57 via thebigredguide.com
  If they are a new business – or an existing business, for that matter – and are wondering whether or not they need fire safety training, then read on.The bad news is fire is easily started and can spread quickly through a building – to the extent it can completely raze it to the ground. In other words, they could be left with no premises at all for them and their staff to work in.Fire safety trainingIn a worst-case scenario, they might face court proceedings and eve
  
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• FireRite: Recycling Plant Fire Compliance Strategies

  24-03-2025 13:56 via thebigredguide.com
  Here at FireRite, they were saddened to learn of the huge fire that completely destroyed a recycling plant at Blaenavon in South Wales last month. Around 600 tonnes of plastic melted while 60 firefighters with 14 appliances and using specialist equipment tackled the blaze. There was also a huge upheaval for the community after roads were closed and harmful fumes polluted the atmosphere.This particular fire in October at Capital Valley Plastics followed recycling plant
  
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• Understanding Dry Risers In Fire Safety Systems

  24-03-2025 13:55 via thebigredguide.com
  A dry riser is, in fact, simply a set of permanently installed pipework (water inlets, pipes, and outlets) spread through a building on all levels and which firefighters can access to help them fight a fire on an upper floor of a building.An air valve is fitted at the top of the pipework so that air can be released when the system is full of water. Fire-resisting enclosures surround the pipework. It is called a dry riser because it should always remain empty and only b
  
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• Fire Safety: Importance Of Third-Party Certification By BAFE

  24-03-2025 13:54 via thebigredguide.com
  Following the tragic fire at London’s Grenfell Tower back in June 2017, it has become more important than ever to check third-party fire certification for goods and services.Although the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety Report into the incident in which 72 people lost their lives failed to mention third-party certification, the government’s own guidance certainly does.Fire safety officersIt states: “Third
  
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