Know What's in Your Fire Extinguishers
Have you ever wondered what exactly is in your fire extinguishers? In this post, we'll explore the different types of fire extinguishers and what they're made of.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what exactly is in your fire extinguishers? In this post, we'll explore the different types of fire extinguishers and what they're made of.
Read MoreFire & Safety Design NZ Limited offers Fire Reports, Fire Hydrant Flow Testing, Construction Monitoring, Passive Fire Design, Fire Systems Design, Evacuation Schemes, and more.
Read MoreWell, it's the time where we review the past year and plan for the next! It's been an exciting year for Building & Fire Services, we had a successful 2022.
Read MoreHave you been told you need an Evacuation Scheme for your business? Here at Building & Fire Services, we can prepare Fire Evacuation Schemes for submission to Fire & Emergency New Zealand.
Read MoreElectrical faults can cause house fires and let’s face it, we all use electricity for a lot of things and that use increases dramatically in winter.
Read MoreWhether you are exercising in the lower light or darkness of winter, it is important you are seen through the use of reflective clothing.
Read MoreBuilding and Fire Services are really proud to be able to service the whole fire and safety industry.
Read MoreHere at Building and Fire Services, we are really proud to be able to help you with a whole lot of your compliance and safety needs. One of the things we want...
Read MoreWhat is a Building Warrant of Fitness and what kind of buildings have them? Find out more...
Read MoreWe have all been in a situation where we are relaxing at home, and all of a sudden our smoke alarm starts incessantly beeping, when there is no fire or smoke. Here are some tips to help minimise your alarms from giving false alarms.
Read MoreRead this article to learn the different things we can have in our home to reduce the threat of fire
Read MoreAs a business owner or manager, you have probably become an expert in “putting out fires” when it comes to employees, customers or other work-related drama. But what if you are dealing with fire at work, do you know what safety procedures should be in place?
Read MoreMaking and using fire is one of the first major developments of human civilisation. It helped us develop more things and made us grow to where we are today.
Read MoreAnnually, Fire and Emergency New Zealand attends to over 20,000 fires, with nearly 5,000, being house fires. In other words, 5,000 homes are burned, and 5,000 families suffer severe trauma, damage or loss of their home and loved ones every year.
Read MoreBuilding & Fire Services (2008) Limited is proud of the work we do and always work to the best standard we can. With our recent expansion of more staff and work capabilities, we felt it was time to prove our high standard of work. We decided to apply for ISO certification, and after a long process of interviews, audits, and investigative visits on their behalf, we were awarded our ISO certification!
Read MoreBuilding & Fire Services is passionate about the Whangarei and Northland community and loves to be involved wherever possible. Fire Safety and Compliance for all Northlanders is our top priority and we take any opportunity available to share our knowledge or services!
Read MoreWhat is a BWoF?
No, seriously, what is it?? Because you know, I’m not really sure myself.
Read MoreEvacuation schemes for fire emergencies are vital for the effective running of a business.
Read MoreYou probably see fire extinguishers everywhere, but do you know how to use one?
In this blog, we are going to provide tips on the do’s and don’ts of using a fire extinguisher. The thought of using a fire extinguisher doesn’t have to be intimidating!
Read MoreAt Building and Fire Services we pride ourselves on the fact that we are local. As our recent radio ad says, “we are small enough to care, but big enough to help.”
Read MoreWhen thinking of arriving at work on a Monday morning at 8 am, the thought of the building burning down doesn’t seem all too bad, right? However, what happens if you are at work and a fire breaks out, the thought of the building burning down, suddenly doesn’t seem too appealing does it?
Read MoreFire safety training is so important for your company. As a business owner, you will be well aware that operating a business entails many complex and varied responsibilities. At the top of this list, is ensuring the health and safety of your employees. The New Zealand government has consistently introduced health and safety provisions as legislative requirements designed to ensure the safety of employees in all occupations. But it’s not all about legislation.
Read MoreYour co-worker is yelling at you from the office kitchen. You run to see that a fire has broken out from the old toaster you’ve all been using for years. The fire is small and you feel it is safe to try to extinguish it. There are three fire extinguishers side-by-side in the main foyer of the building and another in the break room. Which do you choose? How do you use it? Time is of the essence. Would you feel safe trying to put this fire out yourself?
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