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16/02/2012
Latest National Statistics on fires released!
The latest National Statistics on fires, casualties, false alarms and non-fire incidents attended by the Fire and Rescue Services in England, produced by the Department for Communities and Local Government, were released on Tuesday 31 January 2012.
07/02/2012
Humberside to trial sprinklers in homes!
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service are going to trial the installation of sprinklers in homes of the elderly and vulnerable, those who cannot escape in the event of a fire.
03/02/2012
New arrivals!
Huge congratulations go out to both:
Roy (Group Sales Manager) and Lisa Blunt on the arrival of Charlie!
Emma Smith (Total Event Hire) and Grant Fuller on the arrival of Harry Martin the fourth grandchild of CEO Martin Smith!
03/02/2012
Firewatch Group Cornish Charity Golf Day
For over ten years Firewatch SW have been hosting charity golf days, located in Devon for customers, suppliers and friends of the Firewatch Group.
02/02/2012
Firewatch Group Charities 2012
In 2011 the Firewatch Group raised nearly £10,000 for its nominated charities the Devon Air Ambulance Trust and the South West MS Centre.
For 2012 we have nominated the West of England School and College, the leading regional centre for young people with little or no sight, based in Exeter and Steps based in Torquay and UK registered.
27/01/2012
Takeaway ordered to pay £24,000!
A takeaway restaurant has been ordered to pay more than £24,000 after admitting a series of offences under fire safety legislation.
24/01/2012
Electrical Fire Safety Week
23rd - 29th January 2012
Faulty or misused electrical equipment are the cause of a large number of fires in UK homes. Fire and Rescue Services across the UK are urging householders to take action so that they don’t become one of this year’s statistics.
06/01/2012
Competency criteria for fire risk assessors now released
A document presenting the criteria against which the competence of a fire risk assessor can be assessed has now been released.
09/12/2011
Fire Alarm safety on YouTube
A YouTube video has been produced promoting the use of mains powered smoke alarms featuring a residential landlord, Mark Healey, also a chairman of a fire authority.
“As a landlord myself, I know how important it is to install working smoke alarms in the properties I am responsible for,” said Mr Healey. “I am therefore pleased to have been asked to help support the government’s Fire Kills campaign and urge all landlords to consider installing either 10-year battery alarms, or hard-wired detectors in their properties.”
02/12/2011
Santa Claus is coming to town...
The Firewatch Group would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
Our head office will close for the festive break on the 22nd December and reopen on the 3rd January.
22/11/2011
FIRE RISK IDENTIFIED - APPLE OFFERS REPLACEMENT IPODS
Apple has said that in very rare cases batteries in its first generation iPod nano may overheat, causing a fire risk!
Read more on this at info4fire.com - The definitive resource for fire safety
16/11/2011
BLINDFOLD BOWLING
The Firewatch Group took part in a Halloween charity blindfold bowling event at AMF Bowling, Torquay, on the 1st November. The charity Seeing support full and equal integration in society of blind and partially sighted people and to promote visual awareness in the community.
The Firewatch Group were split into four teams:
Vander - Red Socks
Firewatch South West Ltd - Great Balls of Fire
Total Event Hire Ltd - Total Panic
A-Signs - Split Trousers
The competition was closely fought with Vander Red Socks victorious at the end of the night.
Martin Smith commented “We have supported Seeing charity for many years, a very worthwhile small local charity, working in the community providing services and support to people with sight loss. A generous sum was raised by approximately 20 teams. A big thank you to everyone who took part in this worthwhile event.”
To take a look at the other charities that we support click here.
11/11/2011
SONY TV FIRE WARNING ISSUED!
"Sony television owners have been warned that a number of models are a potential fire hazard.
The electronics giant has revealed that a small amount of 40-inch Bravia LCD TV devices, which have been available in Europe since June 2007, could be faulty."
To read more on this head over to the Fire Industry Association website.
FIREWATCH DEVON
SENIOR CUP
Firewatch our the proud sponsors of the Devon Senior Cup!
Take a look here for more information
FIREWATCH CHARITY GOLF DAY RAISES £8,050!
Firewatch would like to thank everyone who took part in our Charity Golf Day. The day was action-packed with golf and fun competitions, including the 'coolest trousers', at Dainton Park Golf Club, Ipplepen, with 118 golfers taking part. An excellent result, over £8000 raised for our two charities, the Devon Air Ambulance Trust and the South West Multiple Sclerosis Centre. A great day for fundraising!
Read more here.
FIREWATCH MD CELEBRATES 50TH BIRTHDAY!
Max Willey, Managing Director of Firewatch South West Ltd, pictured opposite, celebrates turning 50.
Happy Birthday Max!
CHICKS CHARITY GOLF DAY
This was on the 24th June 2011 at the Trethorne Golf Club near Launceston. Mick Ryan the organiser was delighted to report they raised £5,100 on the day and thanked Martin Smith and Firewatch for their continued support.
CHICKS provides free six-day respite breaks for disadvantaged children from across the UK, who would not otherwise have a break in that year.
In 2010, just over 1,100 children enjoyed a break with CHICKS, with no government funding and relying solely on donations this is a big challenge!
CHICKS have two retreats, one based in Brentor, near Tavistock, Devon. The other is based in Tywardreath, near Par in Cornwall. Both retreats take a maximum of 16 children at one time; 8 boys and 8 girls, within an 8-11 or 12-15 age range which ensures a friendly and supportive “family” atmosphere.
SUPPORT FOR THE DEVON AIR AMBULANCE
“We are really grateful to Roy and all at Firewatch. Having to comply with Health & Safety regulations is all part of our business and knowing that Firewatch are on hand to help is really reassuring. By servicing our extinguishers as part of their support for Devon Air Ambulance Trust ensures that donations made by the public go that little bit further to help keep our helicopters flying.”
CHARITY KARTING
Raises £2,300!
The Firewatch Group had their sixth annual Charity Karting night on Wednesday the 13th April, held at the Raceworld track near Exeter.
The nominated FWG 2011 charities – Devon Air Ambulance Trust and the South West MS Centre each received £850.00 and the organisers and a long-time Firewatch supported charity Dream – A - Way had a donation of £610.00 as Co-Organisers.
11 teams of six drivers from local businesses, including Glentworth Insurance Brokers , Francis Clark CA , Elite Telecoms , System 6 Kitchens, Midas Construction, CT Lighting , Dolbear Garage, Munchkins Nursery and winners Harbour Amusements. Firewatch entered two teams, one led by Royston Blunt , Firewatch Fire Extinguisher Division Manager and nominator for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust; Royston nominated DAAT following the rescue of his son Harry last year off Dartmoor. The other team headed up by Jon Limer the Firewatch Fire Alarm Division Manager who nominated the SWMS Centre , his mother has been a long time Multiple Sclerosis sufferer.
Martin Smith CEO of Firewatch Group and race organiser commentated “We had our usual very competitive race, everyone had a good time and we raised a very satisfactory sum for our charities, this is the sixth year we have organised the race and the highest amount raised. Our next fund raiser will be the FWG Charity Golf Day again to be held at Dainton Park GC, this year on July 22nd. Last year the golf day raised a fantastic £5,600 and we will be doing our best to get near that figure again”.
Pictured are the winning team from Harbour Amusements – team captain Howard Incles being presented with the bottle of bubbly & trophy by Martin Smith.
FIREWATCH GROUP TO SUPPORT TWO NEW CHARITIES IN 2011!
Newton Abbot based Firewatch Group will be supporting two new charities this year. The charities have been selected by two Firewatch employees, Roy Blunt and Jon Limer. Roy nominated the Devon Air Ambulance Trust, as his 2 year old son Harry was airlifted off Dartmoor in June 2010 following an accident and Jon selected the South West Multiple Sclerosis Centre as his mother has suffered with MS for many years.
Firewatch raised over £6,000 shared between four charities in 2010 –Hannah’s@Seale Hayne, Dream-A-Way, Chicks Charity & Rowcroft Hospice.
Jon Limer expressed “I nominated the South West MS centre as I have seen first-hand how debilitating the condition Multiple Sclerosis can be. The South West MS centre has a number of treatments and therapies that can offer respite and relief to Multiple Sclerosis sufferers. We hope we can raise some funds to help them continue their good work.”
To find out more on the centre visit www.southwestmscentre.co.uk.
Roy Blunt explained the reasons for his charity preference, “'The speed and the care – including giving Harry Ambrose the Bear, a simple but very effective idea - were second to none and the fact that the Paramedic came looking for Harry in casualty later on shows they really care about their patients.”
To read further Devon Air Ambulance success stories, visit www.daat.org.
Two events have been planned; a Go-Karting event in April and a Golf Day in July, for further information on these events email m.smith@firewatchsouthwest.co.uk.
Come and visit us at Expowest 2011, we are sponsoring the event!
1-3 February 2011
Westpoint Arena
Clyst St Mary
Exeter
EX5 1DJ
Stand D172X
1-3 March 2011
The Royal Cornwall Showground
Wadebridge
Cornwall
PL27 7JE
Stand G205X
"The expowest exhibitions are essential for the sourcing of supplies and services, an opportunity for you to meet face to face with hundreds of exhibitors and see what is new and innovative that will benefit your business.
The expowest show dates are always at the right time of year, the time when you want to do your buying."
First Insurance Discount for BAFE Certificated Fire System Owners
The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has welcomed an initiative by Security Industries Specialist Services (SISS) of Okehampton, who are to offer up to 30% property insurance discount to clients who have a fire detection and alarm system designed, installed and commissioned by a BAFE certificated installer, such as those approved through NSI’s Fire Gold and Fire Silver schemes.
Max Willey Flying High!
Max Willey, Operations Director recently took to the skies in aid for the Charity Holidays For Heroes.
New Sign Shop!
Firewatch to unveil their new Sign Shop, for Asigns. A new location for the Sign Division of Firewatch - Asigns!
Newton In Bloom
For the second year in a row The Firewatch Group were the proud recipients of the Newton In Bloom Industrial Estates award, again winning First Place!! READ MORE ...
Ten Years of Trading!
Firewatch South West based in Newton Abbot operating throughout the Westcountry, are celebrating ten years of serving the area. READ MORE ...
Charity
Firewatch South West Ltd every year, nominates four charities to support. Martin Smith CEO, sets a target of money to raise and through various events through the year reaches his target. READ MORE ...
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