Thinking of becoming a firefighter and wondering whether you might have got started too late? After all, when you think of recruits to the fire service, you tend to think of younger people fresh from …
Can I Become A Firefighter At 30/40/50? Am I Too Old? Read More »
It’s a great idea for every home to have smoke detectors that provide sufficient coverage, to ensure that you are alerted when there is a fire. However, it can also be worrying to think that …
Will Incense/Smoking/Vaping Set Off A Smoke Detector? Read More »
Have you been considering a career in emergency medicine but can’t get your head around the difference between EMS and EMT? Are they the same thing? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Fortunately, the answer isn’t …
If you have spray paint lying around in your home or your office, then you may be wondering how flammable or combustible it is and whether you should take steps to store the paint safely? …
Hydrogen Peroxide is a chemical that is quite common for many uses. Like most chemicals, it is important to understand how it behaves, so that you can be aware of any risks or hazards while …
If you’re new to giving CPR then you’ll probably want to make sure that you’re doing it properly and one area of confusion is the maximum interval that you can pause for when providing chest …
CPR: Maximum Interval For Pausing Chest Compressions Read More »
There’s nothing in life quite as scary as having a fire in your own home. Even the smallest fire makes us think of what might have been. So, if you’ve had a fire, you may …
Is It Safe To Sleep In A House After A Small Fire? Read More »
Had a fire recently and wondering how long it will take for the insurer and the fire department to investigate what happened and to ensure that everything is settled equitably? What happens if there are …
If you’ve been at the scene of a medical emergency recently, you may have been surprised to see firefighters arrive rather than the paramedics. If you’re wondering why this should be and whether there’s any …
Paramedic vs Firefighter: What’s The Difference? Read More »
If you’ve got a boat then you’re going to want to make sure that everyone stays safe if a fire breaks out onboard (and that your boot isn’t damaged). So, what do you need to …
Best Place To Store A Fire Extinguisher On A Boat Read More »
