Although most callers to your home are genuine, some are not but with some simple precautions you can prevent them gaining access to your home. Remember it's your home.Don't be afraid to say 'No' and report anything suspicious to police. Don't feel rude refusing someone entry to your home, it's your doorstep your choiceKeep front and back doors loc...

This week our MD Greg Kelly presented a talk about Local Intelligence at the British Energy Coast Data Security Conference, held at Workington. The conference was to give guidance to businesses in all sectors how to protect themselves against attacks, especially ones from cyber space. As well as to help companies in the nuclear supply chain meet re...

What is a Fire Risk Assessment and why do I need one? In England and Wales, if you're an employer, landlord, owner or occupier of business or other non-domestic premises, you are responsible for fire safety assessments and safety. There are certain things you must do by law under the Fire Safety Order, which is enforced by your local fire and rescu...

In our efforts to pass on safety information through our site we'd like to let you know about Candle Safety Week. 18-24 November 2013 With the festive season upon us and Winter setting in, candles around a room give off a beautiful glow and may add festive cheer and scents. It's important to remember however that unattended, an open flame can be a ...

​Fire Service industrial action becoming a regular event, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is asking people in the county to minimise the risks of fire and avoid making unnecessary 999 calls. The strikes, called by the Fire Brigades' Union (FBU) in response to a dispute with the Government over proposed changes to Firefighter pensions, means ...