SK Fire Protection See Increase in Demand for Fire Extinguisher Testing

United Kingdom, July 25, 2014 (Newswire.com) - SK Fire Protection is a well-established fire safety and equipment specialist operating at outlets throughout the United Kingdom. This company has over sixty years’ experience in the industry and has a team of qualified and knowledgeable members who are all dedicated to providing their customers with the highest level of service and expertise.

The company has recently reported an increase in demand for fire extinguisher testing at their outlets throughout the country. SK Fire Protection currently run from offices in London, Birmingham, and Nottingham, Leicestershire, Lincoln and more. They believe this increase in demand is due to last year’s figures and the fact that the number of fires breaking out in buildings countrywide is declining each year.

SK Fire Protection advised that a lot of companies they have visited lately haven’t had their fire extinguishers tested for years, which is a concern, but at the same time the increase in the number of companies and landlords contacting them daily is encouraging.

According to the company there were over forty seven thousand building fires in the UK last year and a further thirty one thousand two hundred dwelling fires. Out of the dwelling fires twenty eight thousand were accident. In total all of this led to two hundred and seventy five fatalities, a business public liability insurance and employer’s liability insurance nightmare.

A spokesperson from SK Fire Protection said “Our biggest concern is how long companies are going without having their fire extinguisher testing carried out. The testing should be carried out by professionals every year with a full service every five years. While it is a concern, it is encouraging to see that companies are taking the relevant steps to ensure fire safety in their working environments, protecting staff and customers.”

SK Fire Protection offer their customers an extensive range of fire safety and equipment products and services from fire extinguishers to alarm systems and signage to risk assessments and training.

The company advised that staff training is an essential part of fire safety and can make a big difference should a fire break out. All members should have knowledge on how fire extinguishers work, where the fire exits are located and what to do in the event of a fire to ensure their safety at all times.