Wet and Dry rising mains are intended for use by the Fire Service or other trained personnel. They provide a readily available means of delivering considerable quantities of water to extinguish or to prevent the spread of fire in multi storey buildings.

Dry risers are vertical mains fitted into staircase enclosures or other suitable positions. Outlet valves are usuually located on every floor whilst inlets are  fitted at ground level providing Emergency Service Personnel access to the water suuply.

Wet risers are pipes kept permanently charged with water either from a storage tank (via a booster pump) or direct from the town's main water supply.

Before installing dry or wet rising mains the exact requirements of the local fire Service must be ascertained.

Installation

We are a highly efficient business specialising in the installation and testing of Wet and Dry Fire Mains (Risers) in accordance with BS EN 9990:2006.

Being a centrally based company we can offer a speedy and reliable service that is second to none. All our work is carried out strictly in accordance with British Standards and all our customer focused staff are fully trained in site works and carry appropriate PPE. Method Statements and risk assessments can be provided on request.

We offer a complete package of Installation, testing and maintenance and are able to provide a free no obligation quotation on request.

Passive fire protection infers that the fire is halted without the means of direct intervention and, a combination of passive and active fire protection can be incredibly successful in slowing the spread of fire, or at least keeping it contained in one room, or to one area of a building. We specialise in providing fire protection services to business owners, as well as owners and managers of nursing homes and landlords with a number of properties on their books. We can advise on the most current laws and regulations when it comes to passive fire protection and it's a good idea to seek out our help at the planning and fitting stages of your premises. Fire resistant walls and doors are just two examples of integral design features that can be used to incorporate passive fire protection into a building and these can prove to be extremely efficient when it comes to containing a fire.

If a fire takes longer to spread around a building then it is more time for the occupants to evacuate the building and there is less chance of the fire spreading to other areas. Whilst fire extinguishers and other fire fighting and preventative equipment will still be absolutely essential, passive fire protection is another weapon in the hands of the business owner in which to minimise any damage or injury caused by fire. Wirral Fire Protection Ltd is well versed in all aspects of fire prevention and you can contact us to find out more about the huge variety of services that we provide.

Fire extinguishers provide the first form of defence against a fire and they can be vital in determining the spread of the flames and the severity of the fire with regards to damage to your property. At Wirral Fire Protection Ltd we take fire fighting very seriously. With years of experience in the fire protection area, we believe that our team of experts has the expertise to train and support owners of hotels and nursing homes in every aspect of fire prevention and protection.

When it comes to fire extinguisher safety, the key is to make sure that you have the correct fire extinguishers located in the appropriate places. Fires that start in kitchens can be very different to those that start in a bedroom or living room and, as such, different types of fire fighting equipment will be needed in different areas around the property. We can provide information and training about fire extinguisher safety, as well as actually installing and safety checking existing or new fire extinguishers.

You can contact Wirral Fire Protection Ltd to find out more about how we can help give you the peace of mind you need to operate you business, or let out properties, will absolute confidence in the safety and availability of the fire extinguishers and other fire fighting and prevention equipment in the property. Your residents or tenants will be relying on you for their safely and the safety of their home and you owe it them to ensure it is a safe place to live.

We believe in fighting fires before they even begin, which is why we offer comprehensive training programmes for fire wardens, educating them in fire prevention. However, we are also able to provide all manner of fire fighting equipment, which is fitted and checked by our professional team of engineers. If a small fire can be isolated and extinguished with a checked and working piece of fire fighting equipment, then damage will be minimised and isolated. By ensuring that the appropriate fire protection equipment is fitted in the right environments, and that all allocated fire wardens are able to lift and operate the extinguishers quickly and easily, small fires can be stopped in their tracks.

Wirral Fire Protection Ltd was set up with the express purpose of educating people about fire prevention and fire protection and ensuring that properties have the correct type and amount of fire prevention tools and equipment on site. These need to be tested regularly by qualified engineers and training should be given to all fire wardens on a regular basis, in order to keep up-to-date with new equipment and any changes in the laws regarding fire protection in public places.

We provide all manner of fire protection services and we have the relevant experience to back up our training and fitting procedures. Our team of experts covers every aspect of fire protection and you can contact us to find out more about how we can help you to protect your property and those who live in it.

Adequate fire safety training will ensure that you and any members of staff, or designated individuals, are well versed in the use of fire fighting equipment on the premises, as well as being up to speed with evacuation procedures from the building if a fire should break out.

Rules and regulations change constantly and, at Wirral Fire Protection Ltd. we have up-to-the-minute information on the current laws, which apply to fire fighting equipment and the regulations that apply to public buildings. Our bespoke fire safety training programmes will provide you and your staff with the knowledge and confidence to deal with any situation that arises, quickly and confidently. Fires can spread with surprising efficiency and it's essential that you know exactly where the fire fighting equipment is located, as well as how to use it most effectively.

We have the expertise to deliver full fire safety training and thus give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing how to deal with the difficult and unpredictable nature of a fire. Whilst fire safety training is generally something that you never want to have to put into practise, it is also an important consideration for the owner of any building that houses members of the public.

Contact us to discuss your Fire Safety Training needs.

The fire safety breaches included the absence of a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment and included shortfalls in staff fire training which meant that correct procedures were not followed upon the actuation of the fire alarm.

Dermot Greene a Former Fire Safety Officer and now Fire safety manager for Wirral Fire Protection says,

"Local Government are beginning to see the problems with the FSO. Expecting employers to carry out their own fire risk assessment can have serious ramifications and this is just one example. Many of the businesses we have assessed over the years have had suitable emergency plans in place however, staff had not been adequately trained. A Fire Action Plan is meaningless without trained staff to ensure its efficient implementation. The surprising thing about this prosecution is the sheer scale of the fine and yet it appears that injuries were not sustained by any persons. This prosecution sends out a clear message to any business owners who have yet to complete a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment and to those companies who do  not have certificated fire wardens."

Full story on FSE online

The incident took place at Marlie Farm in Shortgate, East Sussex on 3 December 2006. Nathan Winter was preparing a fireworks display for a Christmas lights ceremony in Eastbourne and was working outside one of the buildings on the farm when one of the fireworks caught fire. This caused a number of other fireworks to explode, and the fire spread through buildings on the site.

Firefighters arrived at the scene, including Mr Wembridge who was filming the blaze for training purposes, and Mr Wicker, who was erecting a standing fire hose to spray water on the flames. The fire reached a metal container illegally packed with fireworks, causing a huge explosion that killed both men and injured 20 others. The metal container was being used to house fireworks before being shipped the Middle East, and was not authorised by the company’s licence to store fireworks. This licence was subsequently revoked by the HSE following its investigation into the incident.

HSE chief inspector of explosives, Neil Morton, commented: “This case is a stark reminder of the terrible consequences of not following the correct procedures when handling hazardous material. If Alpha Fireworks had handled and stored the fireworks correctly, the fire and subsequent explosion would not have happened."

Full story at FSE online, where this text has been adapted from.

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Wirral Fire Protection were at this time servicing our fire fighting equipment and offered us a second opinion whereupon it was confirmed by their consultant, a former Fire Service Fire Safety Officer, that by making some simple modifications to the existing fire alarm system, we could overcome this problem. Wirral Fire Protection saved us about £10,000 and a lot of unwanted business disruption.

I think what people don’t realise is the amount of flexibility within this new piece of legislation and if you employ the wrong assessor it could end up costing you unnecessary expense.”