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FireRite Ignites Further Growth With Cardiff City Community Partnership Deal

Caerphilly-based FireRite has signed a multi-year deal with Eleven Sports Media to join the Cardiff City Community Partnership. The deal will enable the fire safety specialists to utilise the powerful digital fan engagement platforms installed throughout the Cardiff City Stadium to promote FireRite’s services to the fans and the television audience watching across the UK. […]

AFX Fireblocker Product Overview, Benefits & Features

At FireRite, we are passionate about saving lives and property. We believe in researching and investing in technology in order to do so. One of the latest innovations on the market is the AFX Fireblocker extinguishing system. We’re impressed by its clean, fast, and effective abilities. We are now an approved Partner and our have […]

Competency And Firerite

Competency has become a major buzzword within both the fire safety sector and the construction industry, following the tragedy of Grenfell. In her final report of the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, Dame Judith Hackitt identified a need for both to work together. In doing so, she said it could, “improve individual […]

What Is Passive Fire Protection?

Passive Fire Protection (PFP) is equipment that can help prevent or minimize the spread of fire. The equipment or items involved in PFP include fire curtains, fire-resistant walls, fire stopping, fire doors, dampers etc. They all work to help to slow the spread of a fire once it has started, as quickly as possible. PFP […]

Growth Of The Firerite Business

Here at FireRite, we are passionate about life safety, and that’s why we want to ensure Businesses out there are up-to-date with their fire safety training. Because only then will they be adhering to the government’s latest fire safety regulations. Extending our team Firerite has developed and expanded since its inception in 1999. Initially focusing […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Delivering Competencies for a Safer Future

Fire Door Safety Week 2020

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

COVID-19: A Guide to Fire Safety at Home

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

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

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

FireRite Updates Fire Safety at Welsh Historical Monuments

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

How do we achieve Safer Buildings?

Building safety regulations, fire risk assessments and planning.

Notre-Dame Fire

Firerite reflects on Fire Risk Management for Heritage buildings.

Fall in 'vital' fire safety checks

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

Fire door tool guide

Have you seen our handy Fire door tool guide?

Fire Door Training Success

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

World Mental Health Day 10th October 2018

FireRite are proud to be supporting #WorldMentalHealthDay

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

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

Call to action for the Fire Safety Industry

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

Assessing the Risk

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

New Branding

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

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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