What Is Fire

7-Apr-2009

What is fire? In its most common form, fire can result in an uncontrolled burning that threatens human life, health, property or ecology.

The total number of fires needing the attendance of the fire and rescue service decreased by 1 per cent to 426,200 in 2006 from 430,300 in 2005.

The number of fire related deaths in the UK remained at 491 in 2006 the lowest since 1959.

There were 159,800 primary fires in the UK in 2006, down 6 per cent on the 2005 total of 169,300 making it the lowest number since 1983.

Though these statistics are promising, the prospect of fire within the confines of your business is still a very real one, which is why you need to be up to speed on the latest in fire prevention and safety, which is where The National Fire Risk Assessment Centre come in.

Whether it be at one of their courses based across the United Kingdom, or one you have booked from your business building, they will be able to help you bring your workplace up to scratch and make it as safe as possible, while also educating you in the measures to take in the event of a blaze.

It couldn’t be easier to see what they can do for you and your business, just log on to nfrac.co.uk to find out more.