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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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...

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...

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...

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...