New Restrictions from the UN and the European Commission due soon, means that all Foam (AFFF) Portable Fire Extinguishers (PFE) will be restricted going forward. Foam, often referred to as AFFF (Aqueous Film – Forming Foam) is used where water alone or inerting gases are unsuitable and has been favoured in the past for…
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Our Support Office will close at 17:00 on Thursday, December 22nd 2022 and reopen at 09:00 Tuesday, January 3rd 2023. Emergency Service & Technical support will be available during this period for customers who have a contract in place. In the event that you require immediate assistance, please telephone 087 6046204. For all non – urgent queries, please consider emailing info@guardianfire.ie and we will action…
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This year, in lieu of sending Christmas cards, we have made a donation to Brú Columbanus Brú Columbanus provides accommodation free of charge to relatives of seriously ill patients in Cork hospitals and Hospice and in particular relatives of sick children. This year, our charity was selected by team member, Emma Staunton. For more details on…
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What a way to kickstart our week! It was a pleasure to welcome Hyfire’s Regional Sales Manager, Chris McGregor to Guardian HQ this Monday morning … and he didn’t come empty handed! On behalf of the team, our M.D. Brendan Stamp accepted a lovely token to acknowledge our work as a Certified Systems Partner. A…
DetailsThis draft code of practice has been developed as a result of the recommendations contained in Fire Safety in Ireland (2018) – the report of the Fire Safety Task Force, which was set up by the then Minister following the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in London in 2017. This draft document has been prepared in…
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Compatible with more ceiling types and a larger variety of detectors, the Rapid Bracket®‘s ultra-fast installation time reduces costs significantly and eliminates the need for unsightly access hatches while leaving a modern, aesthetically pleasing finish. Constructed from ultra high-heat resistant engineering polymers and ultra-lightweight anodized aluminium, the Rapid Bracket® weighs just 1.2kg in its tallest form.…
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The two – wire AlarmSense range from Apollo offers an exceptional cost – efficient design and installation package without compromising on quality. Extending or modifying an existing system? It’s inate flexibility makes AlarmSense an excellent choice. Check out this one minute quick guide below from our supplier partners Apollo on how to wire a Sounder…
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Are you planning a Fire Detection & Alarm system install or upgrade this year? If so, careful consideration should be given to the type of system or solution you choose to ensure it meets with your individual needs. Open and Closed protocol are terms that you are likely to encounter as you begin your journey.…
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A fire drill is a method of practicing how a building would be evacuated in the event of a fire or other emergencies. In most cases, the building’s existing fire alarm system is activated and the building is evacuated by means of the nearest available exit as if an emergency had actually occurred. Fire drill procedures may vary depending on the building…
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