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25/02/2025

Navigating the Future of Firefighting Foams: A Commitment to Customer Support

As the fire safety industry continues to evolve, there are significant changes ahead that will impact how we approach fire extinguisher firefighting foams. In particular, the increasing restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams demand that we stay ahead of the curve. At Firerite, our commitment to customer satisfaction and support has […]

14/06/2024

Exciting News: FireRite Becomes an Official Distributor of ANSUL® Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems

FireRite is thrilled to announce our new status as an official distributor of ANSUL® Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems.

16/11/2023

Challenges The Fire Industry Is Facing And How We Can Help With The Changes Needed

New safety legislation is on its way – but does it go far enough? And what are the challenges we still face? Unfortunately, from the fire industry’s point of view, there are still many hurdles to overcome. The legislation, for instance, will not be mandatory. It will merely ‘advise’ on having systems for early warning […]

30/11/2022

How Technology Has Changed The Fire Industry

Digitalisation and the adoption of new technologies are rife in every sector and industry these days. So, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that the fire industry is right ‘up there with the latest innovations in fire tackling and prevention measures. Innovations in active fire protection Active fire protection is an item we use to […]

17/11/2022

Firerite’s Fire Training

It’s not unusual to find fire safety training low on the demands of an innovative start-up business or even an SME. There always seems to be something more ‘urgent’ to deal with first. But what’s more urgent than finding new business premises because your existing one has burned down? And you may not be allowed […]

06/10/2022

Working With Housing Associations And The Challenges They Are Facing After The Pandemic

Now that many businesses are again up and running following the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, government thoughts are turning to housing – and social housing in particular. In their latest report, in October last year, the Housing Regulator pointed out there were still a number of risks facing the social housing sector. Providers, it […]

29/09/2022

Why You Need a Fire Risk Assessment

Anyone in charge of a building – whether residential, commercial or industrial – needs to get a fire risk assessment carried out on it. Getting a fire risk assessment done on a building doesn’t only make sense, it can be a life saver. It’s also a matter of staying on the right side of the […]

10/09/2022

Why You Should Join Our Emergency Preparedness Course

It’s important for any organisation 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. Our course can help prepare staff for such an emergency. In it, […]

08/09/2022

Fire Signage

Regarding the notion of fire safety in the workplace, fire signs are an essential part of this. These signs guide people to safety should a blaze occur, after all. They also point to where fire-fighting equipment such as extinguishers and safety blankets can be found. So important are they that the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) […]

29/07/2022

Apprenticeships, Mentoring And Personnel Development In The Fire Industry

Here at FireRite, we believe in providing full training for apprentices in the industry. That involves close mentoring and monitoring the personal development of all our apprentices. We are an award-winning outfit which believes in nurturing young talent. Right now, we have positions available for which we are happy to provide apprenticeships – Fire alarm […]

11/07/2022

FireRite Teams up with Cardiff City Community Partnership

Here at FireRite, we are delighted to announce that we have officially teamed up with the Cardiff City Partnership. We joined forces with the successful football team to celebrate the community aspect of the club. A number of other regional businesses and SMEs have also signed up for the partnership scheme. This is further backing […]

30/06/2022

Importance of FITA and its Aims

The Fire Industry Training Academy (FITA) is the benchmark provider for educating and training professionals within the fire industry. The organisation supports those seeking to gain fire safety compliance – whether an individual, small company, SME, industrial space or large-scale public sector body. FIFA can advise on what the government expects in terms of ensuring […]

16/06/2022

Care Home Given £1M Fine for Fire Breach

Earlier this year, a large care provider received the biggest ever fines in the UK for a serious breach of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The judgement, at a court in London, saw a large care provider receive a £1.4m fine after a resident died when his clothes set on fire while he was smoking. […]

02/06/2022

Business In Community - Hybrid Working

As workplaces have evolved over the past year or so companies should have a flexible mind as to how to best keep your office/workplace compliant. The first point is often to check your risk assessment is up to date and make sure it stays adaptable to reflect your current working practices. If you have implemented […]

14/04/2022

Is Third-Party Certification Important?

Third-Party Certification means that your goods or services have been tested by an independent body and found to be compliant for your industry. But it doesn’t just stop there. The same goods or services are checked, and the business audited on an annual basis. In this sense, third-party certification can be regarded as a consumer […]

07/04/2022

Working For FireRite

We have developed a culture of Professional fire practitioners who share a fierce passion for Life Safety. This has been honed over 23 years, since the inception of Firerite. We maintain a very high standard of workmanship and ethical conduct that some may take for granted with working in fire standards, however we see and […]

08/03/2022

Fire Alarm Maintenance

Testing and maintenance of your fire alarm is both mandortory under the fire safety order also a requirement within BS5839-1 2017, the standard for fire detection and alarms in non-domestic buildings. You are obliged to complete testing on a regular basis, some of these checks can be complete in house by an appointed person. You […]

03/02/2022

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance

It’s great that you have invested in a portable fire extinguisher to help protect your staff and premises. But like a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector, there is no point in having valuable and effective firefighting equipment on the premises if it’s not in good working order. And the only way you can tell […]

27/01/2022

Assessing Competence Of Fire Industry Personnel

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 […]

13/01/2022

Dry Risers: Why Have Them In Your Building?

You may be wondering exactly what a ‘dry riser’ is. 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 […]

16/12/2021

Calls For More Fire Compliance In The Waste Industry

Here at FireRite we were saddened to learn of the huge fire which completely destroyed a recycling plant at Blaenavon in South Wales last month. Around 600 tonnes of plastic melted while 60 fire-fighters with 14 appliances and using specialist equipment tackled the blaze. There was also huge upheaval for the community after roads were […]

09/12/2021

Fire Training Courses – Why They Are Crucial For Business

If you are a new business – or an existing business, for that matter – and are wondering whether or not you 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 […]

25/11/2021

How To Store Hand Sanitiser Safely

At FireRite we are proud of the associations in business that we have built up over two decades in the fire safety industry.

10/11/2021

No Conflict Of Interest – Professionalism And A Passion To Protect Against The Risk Of Fire

At FireRite we are proud of the associations in business that we have built up over two decades in the fire safety industry.

27/10/2021

Why We Align with the UK’s Top ‘Standards’ Associations

At FireRite we are proud of the associations in business that we have built up over two decades in the fire safety industry.

13/10/2021

Key Changes Introduced by the Fire Safety Act 2021

Very few people in the UK can be unaware of the devastation caused by the Grenfell tower block fire five years ago now.

28/01/2021

What is Fire Compartmentation?

Fire compartmentation is a vital part of passive fire protection, which can help save people’s lives and prevent long lasting damage.

19/10/2020

FireRite’s Commentary on Setting the Bar – Competence Steering Group

Delivering Competencies for a Safer Future

24/09/2020

Fire Door Safety Week 2020

This week (21st-27th of September) marks Fire Door Safety Week.

15/09/2020

The Latest News, Updates and Job Vacancies - August 2020

An update to highlight FireRite’s achievements this year, as well the latest news, updates and job vacancies.

09/07/2020

Fire Safety Training during COVID-19

Our fire safety training can be held safely during the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic. Here is an overview of the different fire training offered by FireRite.

17/06/2020

FireRite’s New Virtual Fire Risk Assessments are Now Available

New Virtual Fire Risk Assessments are now available for care homes & other businesses. An interim assessment will help you keep pace while keeping staff and residents safe.

11/06/2020

What is a fire risk assessment? Everything you need to know

An overview of fire risk assessments, how they link with the Fire Safety Order and recent updates as to who can conduct one.

27/05/2020

The Importance of Fire Evacuation Strategies

A detailed overview of the importance of Fire Evacuation Strategies and the need for bespoke plans in specialty buildings.

12/05/2020

The Diﬀerence Between Active and Passive Fire Protection

The difference between active and passive fire protection services and an overview of fire Safety Services available through Firerite.

27/04/2020

What is the Fire Safety Order and its requirements?

An overview of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and an explanation of what it means for you and your business or premises.

15/04/2020

COVID-19: A Guide to Fire Safety at Home

Practical tips for fire safety at home during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

17/03/2020

FireRite’s Statement on the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Our corporate policy and statement in light of the Coronavirus pandemic.

04/11/2019

FireRite Updates Fire Safety at Welsh Historical Monuments

FireRite upgrades the fire safety systems in some of Wales' most iconic heritage buildings.

19/09/2019

How do we achieve Safer Buildings?

Building safety regulations, fire risk assessments and planning.

18/04/2019

Notre-Dame Fire

Firerite reflects on Fire Risk Management for Heritage buildings.

20/12/2018

Fall in 'vital' fire safety checks

Fire safety checks have fallen by 42% over the last seven years

05/12/2018

Fire door tool guide

Have you seen our handy Fire door tool guide?

30/11/2018

Fire Door Training Success

FireRite delivers Great Training session with Taff Housing Association on Fire doors.

10/10/2018

World Mental Health Day 10th October 2018

FireRite are proud to be supporting #WorldMentalHealthDay

26/09/2018

Fire Door Safety Week (24th-30th September)

Firerite are proud to support this year’s Fire Door Safety Week

08/07/2018

Call to action for the Fire Safety Industry

Focus on the competency of key staff regarding fire risk assessment...

08/07/2018

Assessing the Risk

A fire breaking out in your place of work or home can be one of the most devastating events imaginable.

08/07/2018

New Branding

Since 1999, FireRite have been leading the fire protection industry...

08/07/2018

100 Years of IFE

In celebration of 100 years of the IFE, the South Wales IFE Branch organised a CPD event on 19thJuly 2018 at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters.

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For All The Latest News From Firerite

Navigating the Future of Firefighting Foams: A Commitment to Customer Support

Exciting News: FireRite Becomes an Official Distributor of ANSUL® Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems

FireRite Ignites Further Growth With Cardiff City Community Partnership Deal

AFX Fireblocker Product Overview, Benefits & Features

Competency And Firerite

What Is Passive Fire Protection?

Growth Of The Firerite Business

Challenges The Fire Industry Is Facing And How We Can Help With The Changes Needed

How Technology Has Changed The Fire Industry

Firerite’s Fire Training

Working With Housing Associations And The Challenges They Are Facing After The Pandemic

Why You Need a Fire Risk Assessment

Why You Should Join Our Emergency Preparedness Course

Fire Signage

Apprenticeships, Mentoring And Personnel Development In The Fire Industry

FireRite Teams up with Cardiff City Community Partnership

Importance of FITA and its Aims

Care Home Given £1M Fine for Fire Breach

Business In Community - Hybrid Working

Is Third-Party Certification Important?

Working For FireRite

Fire Alarm Maintenance

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance

Assessing Competence Of Fire Industry Personnel

Dry Risers: Why Have Them In Your Building?

Calls For More Fire Compliance In The Waste Industry

Fire Training Courses – Why They Are Crucial For Business

How To Store Hand Sanitiser Safely

No Conflict Of Interest – Professionalism And A Passion To Protect Against The Risk Of Fire

Why We Align with the UK’s Top ‘Standards’ Associations

Key Changes Introduced by the Fire Safety Act 2021

What is Fire Compartmentation?

FireRite’s Commentary on Setting the Bar – Competence Steering Group

Fire Door Safety Week 2020

The Latest News, Updates and Job Vacancies - August 2020

Fire Safety Training during COVID-19

FireRite’s New Virtual Fire Risk Assessments are Now Available

What is a fire risk assessment? Everything you need to know

The Importance of Fire Evacuation Strategies

The Diﬀerence Between Active and Passive Fire Protection

What is the Fire Safety Order and its requirements?

COVID-19: A Guide to Fire Safety at Home

FireRite’s Statement on the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

FireRite Updates Fire Safety at Welsh Historical Monuments

How do we achieve Safer Buildings?

Notre-Dame Fire

Fall in 'vital' fire safety checks

Fire door tool guide

Fire Door Training Success

World Mental Health Day 10th October 2018

Fire Door Safety Week (24th-30th September)

Call to action for the Fire Safety Industry

Assessing the Risk

New Branding

100 Years of IFE

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