Herts Fire Protection

Is your business arson safe? @HFRS @HertsFRSControl @hertscc

This week we welcomed housing officers from Hertfordshire for input on fire safety in HMO's. This included plan exercises + presentations. @DacorumBC @WatfordCouncil @ThreeRiversDC @HertsmereBC @WelHatCouncil @StevenageBC @NorthHertsDC @EastHerts @BroxbourneBC @StAlbansCouncil

The Institute of fire engineers have produced a useful guide to The fire safety (England) Regulations 2022: ife.org.uk/write/mediaupl…

and ensure all businesses had a clearer path to high quality fire safety information, and relevant departments in fire services that assist businesses with fire safety. Tweet 5 of 5

The project and report, carried out last year made suggestions about how the fire service in Hertfordshire and other areas could change the way they work to reduce risk for all businesses and the public in Hertfordshire Tweet 4 of 5

Yesterday one of our team did a presentation at an @AFSA48043582 (Asian Fire Service Association) development day. The day was centered on connecting with our communities. Tweet 1 of 5 @HFRS @hertscc @HertsFRSControl

Please see details of this important event next month @AFSA48043582

We hosted members of @HCPALtd for the 4th in a series of sessions to help care providers make their premises even safer from fire. We covered: Safe staffing levels. A positive case study. Tabletop exercises. Fire risk assessments. Testing and maintenance.

Following a fire at an industrial estate in Kings Langley some of our team visited businesses in the area. We provided advice to businesses regarding fire risk assessments, maintenance of fire safety equipment, arson prevention, and other relevant advice.

Please take heed of these important safety warnings from our colleagues @HCC_TS

We also hope business owners and residents celebrating Lunar New Year in Hertfordshire and further afield enjoy their celebrations tomorrow 🐉 #LunarNewYear2024 #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheDragon

We would like to wish all Chinese business owners and residents in Hertfordshire and beyond a happy new year! We hope you enjoy your celebrations tomorrow! #ChineseNewYear #ChineseNewYear2024 #YearOfTheDragon #YearOfTheDragon2024 #ChineseCulture

Please use the link below to find out how to manage the risks involved with e-cycles and e-scoters in your premises. gov.uk/government/pub… You should also review your fire risk assessment if these vehicles are stored / charged in or on your premises. @HFRS @HertsFRSControl

It is advisable to ask for proof that they have sufficient professional indemnity insurance and to seek assurance that the contractor is impartial and has a complaint’s procedure. Keep and maintain records of the steps you took in selecting your fire risk assessor

Get alternative quotes – ensure they cover the same scope, so you can draw a proper comparison. Get references from previous clients; ask them if they were satisfied and if any problems were later identified by the Fire and Rescue Authority. Tweet 3 of 4

To find a qualified fire risk assessor business owners / building managers can use the following registers of qualified risk assessors: ife.org.uk/fire-risk-asse…. ifsm.org.uk/fire-risk-asse… ifpo.org.uk/fra-register/ bafe.org.uk/bafe-fire-safe… tweet 1 of 4

Did you know we produce a free #cpd email every week? It covers a wide range of material suitable for small business owners right up to fire engineers. To subscribe please email: fireprotection.cpd@hertfordshire.gov.uk @HFRS @hertscc @NFCC_FireChiefs