Escape and Firefighting Equipment

Evacuation Chairs, Slides and Mattresses: Who Needs Them?
An evacuation chair lets one or two trained people take someone down the stairs safely when the lifts can't be used. It's one of the most common way...
Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Escape Ladders for Homes
An escape ladder gives you a way out of an upstairs window if fire blocks the stairs. It's not a substitute for working smoke alarms and a good escape p...
Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Hose Reels, Dry Risers and Wet Risers
Hose reels and rising mains are fixed firefighting equipment found in larger buildings. They're very different from extinguishers – and two of them are ...
Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Private Fire Hydrants
Fire hydrants give the Fire and Rescue Service a water supply to fight fires. Most are public and looked after for you – but if there's a hydrant on you...
Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 6:28 PM