Lithium-ion batteries have become a staple in our lives due to their high energy density, lightweight design, and rechargeable nature. They power everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Despite their benefits, it's crucial to acknowledge that lithium-ion batteries can pose risks if not handled correctly.

When using lithium-ion batteries at home, understanding the risks and implementing proper mitigations is essential to ensure safety. In this article, we'll explore the safe use of lithium-ion batteries and offer insights to help you power up with confidence.

The world we live in is evolving at an astonishing pace. The proliferation of technology and innovation has made our lives immeasurably better. But with these advancements come new and increasingly complex safety challenges. At the forefront of meeting these challenges head-on is Fire Security Services, a leading New Zealand company specialising in providing fire protection and safety expertise.

In the competitive and ever-evolving fire industry, Fire Security Services is proud to be leading the way in nurturing fresh talent and providing them with growth opportunities. Here at FSS we have developed a trainee program that not only brings new individuals into the industry but also benefits the careers of experienced staff who have become mentors.

Sheldon, an Alarm Field Supervisor at FSS Rotorua shared his insights on what makes working at FSS so exceptional. "Our culture and team. We have an awesome culture in the Rotorua branch where everyone is willing to put their hand up when help is needed,"…

In a rapidly evolving world, technology advancements like Virtual Reality (VR) are making waves in unexpected places, including safety and fire training. Fire Security Services, a leading provider of fire safety services in New Zealand, has embraced this innovative approach by offering VR fire extinguisher training. By merging cutting-edge VR technology with essential safety training, they deliver an immersive, effective, and accessible learning experience.

As a business owner or property manager, the safety of your property and the people within it should be a top priority. Essential to this safety is the efficiency of your fire alarm systems. Fire Security Services, a leading provider of fire safety solutions in New Zealand, understands the importance of fire alarm testing, compliance inspections, and regular servicing and has developed a comprehensive range of services to meet these needs.

Whether you're a building owner, occupier, or simply someone interested in the safety and well-being of our communities, understanding the significance of a BWOF is crucial. In this blog post, we will delve into the importance of this document and how it ensures the compliance and maintenance of buildings throughout New Zealand.

Every business, regardless of its nature or size, must prioritise the safety of its employees. One essential aspect of workplace safety is fire extinguisher training. But why is it so important? Let's delve into the reasons.

The importance of fire safety in the workplace cannot be overstated. Ensuring that employees are well-versed in fire safety procedures and protocols is essential to prevent injuries, loss of life, and damage to property. One crucial aspect of workplace fire safety is having trained fire wardens who can manage emergency situations and guide people to safety. In this digital age, online fire warden training courses have emerged as a viable, flexible and cost-effective alternative to traditional classroom-based training. In this article, we will explore the benefits of online fire warden training, what to look for in a training provider, and how to maximise the effectiveness of your training programme.

We’re excited to add another outstanding course to our fire safety training line-up, Online Fire Warden Training.

Online training is an excellent option if your staff work remotely, across the country or work different shifts! We understand sometimes it can be hard to get all your fire wardens in one room for an in-person training session.

Guy Fawkes Night is this Saturday! If you’re getting amongst the fun, make sure you take some steps to reduce the risk of fire and injury.

Used unsafely, fireworks can cause devastating fires. Follow these tips to reduce the risk of starting a fire when using fireworks…

Here at FSS – health and safety always comes first. We’re committed to ensuring our team are safe on the road and onsite. Sometimes it’s a rough road to the site!

We have a customer who has sites only accessible by 4WDs, so last month we held two 4WD courses for our teams in the Lower North Island.

Check out the photos!

Here at Fire Security Services, we pride ourselves on our transparency with our customers – we have nothing to hide! We’re putting it all out there and publishing our Customer Satisfaction Score live on our website.

At Fire Security Services, we look after sites all across New Zealand - from Cape Reinga to Bluff, even the Chatham Islands! The team took a trip down there last week. Hear from Adam Taylor, our Wellington branch manager about the trip!

Business owners need to empower their employees to make the right decisions quickly if there’s a fire or emergency. Here are five steps to follow to ensure successful trial evacuations, or ‘‘fire drills’’.

Fire extinguishers provide a first line of defence against fires, they play a vital role in the workplace. Fire extinguishers should be readily accessible and fully functional, to be used in an instant. Properly maintained fire extinguishers operated by trained people save lives and prevent property damage.

Fire extinguishers require annual maintenance and monthly inspections. Lack of maintenance can lead to an extinguisher not discharging when required or rupturing when pressurised.

While the silly season is upon us, Fire Security Services have a reminder not to be silly with your Christmas tree this year.

When you’re heading out to the Christmas tree farm, have you considered the damage a live Christmas tree could cause?

Real Christmas trees that are under-watered can dry out quickly and create a fire risk – especially when wrapped in Christmas lights.

Fire Security Services Senior Alarm Technician and volunteer firefighter, Aaron Kirk, likened having a dry Christmas tree to “having a bucket of petrol in your living room.’’

As a large part of the country moves into Alert Level 3 and Auckland remains at Alert Level 4, we are continuing to look after our clients’ fire protection needs.

Regions in Alert Level 3

Our technicians are back on the ground, safely undergoing regular testing, inspections and maintenance while at Alert Level 3. If you have any specific site requirements during Alert Level 3, please contact us.

As Fire Security Services operate in COVID-19 Alert Level 4, we have scaled back our services in line with guidelines from the Fire Protection Association NZ.

For non-essential services and for buildings that aren’t occupied, FSS will only respond to urgent critical faults and/or a request from FENZ to attend site. However, if your organisation provides an essential service or is occupied and if it is safe to do so, we can carry out certain routine inspections and service work to ensure the system remains functional. These sites are being considered on a case-by-case basis. The safety of our staff and our clients is our priority, any site visits will be carried out with strict COVID-19 protocols.

Wellington’s Regional Hospital 48 node fire alarm system seamlessly upgraded within a single day ensuring no disruption of service

In June 2020, Fire Security Service’s Wellington team successfully upgraded Wellington Regional Hospital from their ageing fire alarm system to the latest state-of-the art fire detection and evacuation system.