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Fire Safety in the Summer
Fire Safety In the SummerSummertime is the time to be outside but also the time to be more vigilant of fire safety. This is because outdoor fires have an increased likelihood in the summer months. The most probable factors for outdoor fires in the summertime is the...
read moreElectric Heater Safety
As we start to come into the colder months electric heaters in our homes and offices are a great way to keep warm. However if not used safely and properly can be an extreme fire hazard and the use of portable heaters in warehouses and storage areas where a fire could...
read moreDon’t Just Specify, Verify! Third Party Certification Campaign Launch
In June this year BAFE launched a campaign encouraging businesses to make sure that when awarding contracts to fire protection firms to verify that they are third party certified like ourselves at MCL Fire. The campaign, Don’t just Specify, Verify! points out the...
read moreRe-opening A Businesses: What Do You Need To Think About?
When re-opening your business following the easing of the lockdown restrictions, you should review your fire risk assessment and other fire safety needs to ensure that it takes into account any changes to your business operations due to the Coronavirus pandemic! If...
read moreHow To Stay Safe During Covid-19
MCL Fire is still operating as normal and will keep customers updated of any changes. The health, Safety & Welfare of our Team and Clients is our main priority, and we will continue to take decisive measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, and adhere to the...
read moreContact The MCL Fire Team
You can contact our team on the email addresses below: Dermot Mclarnon MCL Director: [email protected] Brendan Mclarnon MCL Director: [email protected] Noel Singleton MCL Director: [email protected] Stephen Carville Service Manager: [email protected] Kevin...
read moreMCL Win Translink Contract
Belfast based company MCL Fire are delighted to announce they will be working with Translink the largest public transport operator in Northern Ireland by providing firefighting equipment and support for their workshops across NI. McL Fire is a fully accredited...
read moreSpecialist Training Is Vital For Fire Safety New Study Finds
The Fire Industry Association this week released information on a new study from Birmingham City University look at the construction industry’s view on fire safety following the tragic Grenfell Tower incident in June 2017. The study found that ‘a third of construction...
read moreHow To Keep Your Server Room Protected
The importance of a server room should never be underestimated. The nature of the equipment itself and the business data processed within these rooms (some of which might be irreplaceable) means they can be one of the most essential areas in an organisation. Even when...
read moreMCL Are Hiring
MCL Fire is one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of Fire Safety Equipment and Fire Safety Planned Maintenance Services. Our clients include Queens University, Ulster University, BHSCT, NHSCT, HSE, Irish Rail, Trinity College Dublin and UCD, as well as assorted town and...
read moreMCL Are Hiring
MCL Fire is one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of Fire Safety Equipment and Fire Safety Planned Maintenance Services. Our clients include Queens University, Ulster University, BHSCT, NHSCT, HSE, Irish Rail, Trinity College Dublin and UCD, as well as assorted town and...
read moreChristmas Kitchen Safety
Cooking for the whole family this Christmas can be fun, but having so many people around can also be distracting and when it comes to cooking that is the last thing you want to be especially with a busy house! Below are some things to keep in mind over the Christmas...
read moreChristmas Light Safety Advice
A study in December 2011 found that there were 2834 accidental fires throughout the UK alone due to Christmas decorations and with all the excitement regarding Christmas time we sometimes forget to remember what’s most important. Fire Safety. The bright lights and...
read moreFire Safety For Kids
Small fires can mostly be extinguished successfully. However, for the rare and unexpected occasion when a larger fire takes hold, It is important that you and your family know how to react especially children. Young children are forever curious and testing the world...
read moreFirework Safety This Halloween!
Having fireworks at home can be great fun, as long as they are used safely. Figures show more children rather than adults get hurt by fireworks. Over the past few years over 350 pre-school children, some only a year old, were treated in hospital for fireworks...
read moreIs Fire Training A Necessity?
Last month we ran free fire warden training course and one of the main questions we always got asked was is Fire Training a necessity? Is fire training really a necessity? The simple answer is yes! The long answer is also yes….. Fire training doesn’t just cover what...
read moreFire Door Safety Week
This week is Fire Door Safety Week! This campaign doesn’t just point the finger, but focuses on what we need to know so that we can all encourage best practice. To make a difference, we all need to take responsibility and report signs of wear and tear and where fire...
read moreWhirlpool Recalling Tumble Dryers For Safety Issues
Why is there a recall? In 2015, Whirpool revealed that millions of tumble dryers were potentially dangerous. The company’s managers found something worrying with some models of dryers. What is causing the problem? Excess fluff or lint could travel from the...
read more#FridayFocus CO2 Fire Extinguishers
Every Friday MCL will be running a #FocusFriday blog where we focus on different areas within fire protection and this Friday we are focusing on CO2 Fire Extinguishers CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) .Co2s are primarily recommended for use on electrical equipment, often...
read moreA Guide to Choosing a Competent Fire Risk Assessor
If you are an employer, then you will have a duty under the appropriate fire safety legislation to carry out a fire risk assessment. Similarly, if you occupy or otherwise have a degree of control over any non-domestic premises (or if empty and you own it), then you...
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