Fire & Safety Solutions Ltd is proud to be supporting the 2026 Huntingdon Armed Forces Event by loaning eight fire extinguishers and safety stands free of charge for the weekend’s celebrations on 27–28 June 2026.

Taking place on Kings Ripton Road, Huntingdon, the popular family event honours the dedication and service of Armed Forces personnel, veterans and cadets, while raising awareness of the important role they continue to play both in the UK and abroad.

Following the success of last year’s event, which welcomed more than 2,500 visitors and over 70 exhibitors, this year’s Armed Forces Weekend promises to be even bigger and better. As a company with strong ties to the Armed Forces community, Fire & Safety Solutions Ltd is delighted to play a part in helping the event run safely and successfully.

Managing Director Paul Wilkinson, himself a former member of the Armed Forces, remains passionate about supporting military charities and community initiatives throughout the region.

For more information about the event, visit Huntingdon Armed Forces Event.

Are you ready for a hands-on role in fire safety? FASS is hiring a Fire Extinguisher & Fire Alarm Service Technician to work across Cambridgeshire and London, helping clients stay safe with expert fire extinguisher and alarm maintenance.

What you’ll do:

• Service, maintain, and install fire extinguishers and fire alarm systems

• Carry out compliance inspections and provide technical support

• Travel to a variety of clients – mostly local, occasional trips further afield

Who we’re looking for:

• Experienced Fire Alarm Service Technicians, Fire Extinguisher Technicians, or Fire Suppression Technicians

• Experience with pneumatic fire suppression is a bonus (training provided)

• Motivated, reliable and passionate about fire safety

Why FASS?

• £27,000–£40,000 per year + company van + benefits

• Full-time, permanent role

• Monday – Friday, with occasional evenings/weekends

• Training and career development opportunities

Take your career to the next level with FASS, a company committed to safety, excellence, and supporting its team. Contact us with your CV and join our expert fire safety team!

As Lithium-ion batteries have become increasingly commonplace in our everyday lives, powering everything from smartphones and laptops to scooters and electric vehicles. Whether it is in the home or office, a hospital or school, Lithium-ion powered devices are all around us. However, the inherent danger of a potential lithium-ion battery fire has always posed a problem – the speed and intensity of the battery fire means that conventional fire extinguishing agents are not suitable for this type of fire.

That is until now. The new LFX range from CommanderEDGE, which is stocked and supplied by Fire and Safety Solutions, is specially designed to tackle the challenges of lithium-ion fires. In addition to the primary fire risks, the LFX fluorine-free fire extinguishers also protect from secondary A-class fires, effectively tackling ‘peripheral’ fires that have been caused by exploding batteries.

The NTA 8133 approved LFX Fire Extinguisher comes in three sizes, 3ltr, 6ltr and 9ltr. Typical uses are:

• 3ltr – Designed to tackle batteries with a power range up to 300Wh. Ideal for workshops using lithium-ion powered tools, mobile phone and laptop repair shops or homes with small lithium-ion appliances.
• 6ltr – Designed to tackle batteries a power range up to 600Wh. Suitable for environments such as supermarkets or offices where there would be larger lithium-ion powered devices or homes where hoverboards may be kept.
• 9ltr – Designed to tackle batteries with a power range up to 900Wh. The 9ltr unit has been designed to tackle larger battery fires such as e-Bikes or e-Scooters and would be suitable for anywhere such items are either manufactured, in use or being stored.

For more information about the LFX range of fire extinguishers or for any other advice relating to fire and safety services, please contact us.

 

 

With Christmas just a few weeks away, many households and businesses will be putting up the traditional Christmas tree with its decorations, before switching on the lights. It’s a magical sight and one which we all enjoy, but safety is paramount and we would like to take a minute or two to highlight being safe this Christmas with tree lights.

We have already featured an article regarding buying quality, reputable electrical items following the devastating fire one UK householder suffered after purchasing an aftermarket iPhone charger that exploded. However we would like to specifically reiterate the importance buying quality, CE Marked Christmas tree lights purchased from a reputable store. If your lights are old or worn, please replace them with new lights, proudly displaying your tree lights that have worked for 40 years may seem like a great anecdote, but they are potentially lethal!

Christmas tress often have presents placed around them, accelerating a fire should one break out from faulty lights, artificial tress are often made from plastic which melts and produces hazardous smoke as well as fire.

But the most significant danger comes from real trees. Lush green, pine scented trees quickly dry out in our centrally heated homes and work places, whilst they may still look green, within a couple of weeks they have dried significantly but are still filled with sap. The result is a highly combustible tree with the sap acting as an accelerant, producing an intense fire that spreads rapidly.

The video posted on this page, courtesy of Which? explains the dangers posed by faulty lights and visually demonstrates the fierce nature of a tree fire – please take a moment to view it.

In summary:

• Do not continue to use lights that are old and fatigued
• Keep trees away from sources of ignition (i.e. candles, open fires)
• Do not store presents under trees as these act as further combustible material
• Ensure a suitable and fully operating fire extinguisher is near by
• Always keep real trees watered and do not allow them to dry significantly
• But most of all… Be bright with Christmas lights – Always buy CE marked tree lights from a reputable store

Happy Christmas and stay safe!