Category Archives: Fire Alarm Systems

Do you have a CO smoke alarm? It could save your life.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous substance produced by the incomplete burning of gas and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG). When CO accumulate? This happens when a gas appliance has been incorrectly fitted, badly repaired or poorly maintained. It can … Continue reading

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Fire Alarm Systems: How Does it Work?

Before we tackle how a fire alarm system works, let us first review what a fire alarm system is. A fire alarm system is an active fire protection system that controls all the fire alarm modules in a building. The … Continue reading

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Is your Fire Alarm System Deaf Accessible?

People who are deaf or have hearing impairments may face unique challenges in an emergency. Their ability to detect a fire or escape its effects may be hindered by their impairments.  As a result, these people are at a greater … Continue reading

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Insured Business and Fire Coverage

A fire at a business can devastate a business. The structure may be damaged beyond repair. However, fire insurance can be purchased as a specific peril policy or the coverage increased by a specific endorsement. It is important for the business … Continue reading

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Fire Safety Hotel, are you sure?

  The current structure of the Fire Service in Ireland is based upon the legislation of the Fire Services Act of 1981 & 2003. While the “duty of care” in respect of Fire Safety in Buildings rests with the Owner/Occupier under … Continue reading

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Did you test your smoke alarm?

A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you’re awake or asleep, a working smoke … Continue reading

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How use Electric Blanket Safety?

  To help you stay safe and warm this winter and to help reduce the number of accidents, CFSG gives you some TIPS that you should follow before buying your electric blanket and also when using it. Buy a new … Continue reading

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What is the difference between a Conventional and Addressable Fire Alarm System?

How do addressable and conventional alarms differ? Every device connected to the addressable system has its own unique address. When a fire is detected, the device’s address shows up on the main control panel, telling you exactly which device has … Continue reading

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10 Tips to Avoid a Christmas Holiday Decoration Disaster This Year

People are having such a nice time during the Christmas holidays and they forget to prevent some accidents that could easily occur. Check out our safety tips to help you trim the tree, light up the house and relax by … Continue reading

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Great tips for storing retail Christmas stock safety

Christmas is the busiest time of the years for almost all the retailers. In order to ensure maximum sales some retailers will fill every available space with merchandise,  it is easy to forget the escape routes, also fire risk and additional fire … Continue reading

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