Care home fire causing one fatality and one critical
Published: 7th February 2018
One man has died and another resident is critically injured after a fire and explosion at Woodlands View care home in Stevenage, Hertfordshire on Saturday.
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Residents of Grenfell still living in 'fire hazards'
Published: 2nd February 2018
It has been reported that only three of the 160 social housing towers identified as ‘dangerous’ after the Grenfell Tower fire are known to have been re-clad with safer materials, leaving tens of thousands of people still living in “fire hazards”.
Only one in ten residents express fire safety concerns
Published: 2nd February 2018
One in 10 renters in England have fire safety concerns about their home, a poll commissioned by Shelter suggests.
Stay safe this Christmas warns Vulcan
Published: 1st December 2017
As Christmas is fast approaching, most of you will be putting your tree up and adding your festive lights but have you thought about how your Christmas tree can be a fire hazard?
Top tips for fire safety within the hotel industry
Published: 24th November 2017
Good fire safety training within the hotel industry helps companies to stay on the right side of the law and ensure that guests are kept safe. Take a look at our infographic to find out what you should do if fire breaks out.
Vulcan backing the call for mandatory installation of sprinklers in schools
Published: 3rd November 2017
The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is calling for all new and refurbished schools to be fitted with sprinklers, as they are already mandatory in Scotland and Wales.
Vulcan warns about the dangers of fireworks and sparklers
Published: 2nd November 2017
With bonfire night fast approaching, we at Vulcan Fire Training would like to make you aware of the importance of being safe with firework displays, sparklers and performing the correct Fire Risk Assessments.
Vulcan warns landlords on safety measures in rented accommodation
Published: 4th October 2017
Following last week’s Fire Door Safety Week (25 September - 1 October), research has been released showing that since the fire at Grenfell Tower, only 10% of social landlords and 23% of private landlords have been in touch with tenants in person to discuss fire safety measures.
Vulcan supports Fire Door Safety Week 2017
Published: 1st September 2017
Vulcan Fire Training are supporting Fire Door Safety Week from 25th September to 1st October, highlighting the critical role of fire doors, and with the correct installation, maintenance and training, we explain how fatalities can be avoided.
Fire Warden Training for the Hotel Industry
Published: 3rd August 2017
Here at Vulcan Fire Training we offer a range of Fire Warden Training courses, including a Fire Warden Training Course specifically designed for the hotel industry.
