Team Spotlight – Justyna Mrowicka
This month, we chatted to Justyna – our account manager – about her favourite things at Discount Fire Supplies, and what she likes to do outside of work. What’s your job role? Account Manager. What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most? I really enjoy interacting with the different customers and knowing I’m […]
A History of Office Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers in UK office buildings date back to the 19th century, and whilst it’s near impossible to identify the precise moment where the first fire extinguisher was designed for office use, there is still a deep history to how and where fire safety regulations came into place.
Fire Safety in Heritage Buildings
Historic properties and heritage buildings were generally built before fire safety regulations were put into place, and paired with traditional construction materials used, this can result in an increased risk of fire.
SmartCell Wireless System Helps Busy Installer PES Fire & Security Systems Complete Hawthorn Hall, Cardiff Project
Hawthorn Hall, the meeting place of the Order of Women’s Freemasons, is tucked away in the centre of Cardiff and required a new fire detection system meeting the requirements of their risk assessment.
Team Spotlight – Elliot Harris
This month, we interviewed Elliot, our football loving Sales Admin.
Lexicomm Compatibility Tables
Discount Fire Supplies are proud to offer a range of Lexicomm emergency voice communication products that can be combined to create a complete disabled refuge solution.
Floor Identification Signs – What You Need to Know
Following the Fire Safety Regulations 2022 in England, it is a legal requirement that wayfinding signs are installed in high-rise residential buildings, helping individuals to navigate unfamiliar environments, and supporting emergency services and first responders.
Disposable Vape Ban and Detection
Announced last month, the Government will soon be imposing a ban on the sale and supply of disposable vapes in England, Scotland and Wales. What does this ban mean for you, and should you still purchase vape detection?
Guide to OSID Beam Detection
OSID (Open-area Smoke Imaging Detection) is a type of smoke detection technology used in fire detection systems. Unlike traditional point-type smoke detectors that rely on smoke particles interrupting a light beam, OSID works by projecting both infrared and ultraviolet beams across an area.