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Navigating Challenges: UK Fire Services and Domestic Cooking Fires in Remote Rural Areas

In the serene expanse of the UK’s rural landscapes, picturesque villages and hidden hamlets dot the countryside. These areas offer tranquility and charm but also present unique challenges for emergency services, particularly when it comes to responding to domestic cooking fires. The UK fire services encounter a range of difficulties while attending such incidents in remote and hard-to-reach areas. This blog delves into the intricacies of these challenges and sheds light on the efforts made by fire services to mitigate them. Let’s read on.

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Why Airis can do what other devices can’t – Multi-wavelength Temperature Analysis

Airis technology works reliably in all situations, thanks to more than a decade of research, development, and real-world use, but we are often asked why Airis is so much better than other stove guards. Well, you are in the right place if you are wondering the same thing! We’re the industry experts in stove guard technology, and there is a good reason why we only supply Airis. Aside from its versatility and robustness, this has a lot to do with its advanced sensor technology that puts it leagues ahead of any other stove guard on the market. Keep reading if you want to find out for yourself!

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Why induction hobs are the most dangerous hob type and what you can do to use them safely

If you google “induction hobs” you’ll find an almost unanimous barrage of information telling you how safe they are, and in some respects that’s true. We’ve all left something flammable like a tea towel on the hob or forgotten to turn the power off after cooking, and in these cases an induction hob will not start a fire – we’ll get to how they work shortly and why that is. The truth about induction hobs is a little more insidious, and you might be surprised at the reasons why. But fret not, we’ll have the unadulterated facts for you. But first, we’ll have a look at how they work and why the UK is moving toward induction in the first place. Read on to find out more. How induction hobs work and why they are so efficient Traditional hobs have a heat source that radiates from under the pan, leaving the pan to

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Hob timers for vulnerable people: are they good enough and what’s the alternative?

Are hob timers good enough for vulnerable people? As a carer or relative, you will likely have many concerns about hob safety and the people under your care. Hob fires are almost always caused by human error and this risk is greatly increased in elderly and disabled users. So, it’s never a bad thing to install a safety device to protect those in need and prolong their independence. We have the details on hob timers and an alternative solution that offers the ultimate protection.

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A picture of a rural British cottage in a mountain landscape

Navigating Challenges: UK Fire Services and Domestic Cooking Fires in Remote Rural Areas

In the serene expanse of the UK’s rural landscapes, picturesque villages and hidden hamlets dot the countryside. These areas offer tranquility and charm but also present unique challenges for emergency services, particularly when it comes to responding to domestic cooking fires. The UK fire services encounter a range of difficulties while attending such incidents in remote and hard-to-reach areas. This blog delves into the intricacies of these challenges and sheds light on the efforts made by fire services to mitigate them. Let’s read on.

Read More »
A photo of an anologue temperature guage on a yellow embossed paper background

Why Airis can do what other devices can’t – Multi-wavelength Temperature Analysis

Airis technology works reliably in all situations, thanks to more than a decade of research, development, and real-world use, but we are often asked why Airis is so much better than other stove guards. Well, you are in the right place if you are wondering the same thing! We’re the industry experts in stove guard technology, and there is a good reason why we only supply Airis. Aside from its versatility and robustness, this has a lot to do with its advanced sensor technology that puts it leagues ahead of any other stove guard on the market. Keep reading if you want to find out for yourself!

Read More »

Why induction hobs are the most dangerous hob type and what you can do to use them safely

If you google “induction hobs” you’ll find an almost unanimous barrage of information telling you how safe they are, and in some respects that’s true. We’ve all left something flammable like a tea towel on the hob or forgotten to turn the power off after cooking, and in these cases an induction hob will not start a fire – we’ll get to how they work shortly and why that is. The truth about induction hobs is a little more insidious, and you might be surprised at the reasons why. But fret not, we’ll have the unadulterated facts for you. But first, we’ll have a look at how they work and why the UK is moving toward induction in the first place. Read on to find out more. How induction hobs work and why they are so efficient Traditional hobs have a heat source that radiates from under the pan, leaving the pan to

Read More »
Image by Pixabay via Pexels - An hourglass sand timer running down

Hob timers for vulnerable people: are they good enough and what’s the alternative?

Are hob timers good enough for vulnerable people? As a carer or relative, you will likely have many concerns about hob safety and the people under your care. Hob fires are almost always caused by human error and this risk is greatly increased in elderly and disabled users. So, it’s never a bad thing to install a safety device to protect those in need and prolong their independence. We have the details on hob timers and an alternative solution that offers the ultimate protection.

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