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MCL Fire Suppression Masterclass
MCL Fire Info Day 2023 We held two suppression masterclasses, this year. Which ran on the 9th and 10th of May 2023. Each day consisted of a series of talks and demonstrations. On the first day we held it at the infamous Crumlin Road Gaol. As a result of our continued...
Fire Alarms
Fire alarms are designed to save lives and for the most part operate by sounding an alarm if smoke or heat is detected. This signals that a fire may be present and an evacuation is needed. For these fire alarm systems to detect fires a variety of detector heads are...
MCL Fire are hiring – Fire Alarm Engineer
Formed more than 40 years ago, MCL Fire has grown to become one of Ireland's leading fire protection companies. Our Fire Alarm Team are responsible for maintaining fire and security systems in compliance with current standards, and in accordance with our public and...
MCL Fire are Hiring – Scheduling Administrator
Formed more than 40 years ago, MCL Fire has grown to become one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of portable fire safety equipment and associated maintenance services. Due to our continued success and expansion, we wish to recruit a Service Desk / Scheduling...
New BAFE Certification
New Certification Obtained We are delighted to announce that MCL Fire has gained a new certification, which is known as BAFE SP203-3. Who Are BAFEIn the UK, BAFE is an independent registration body for Third Party Certified fire safety providers. All companies that...
Fire Suppression Systems
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMSFor this blog I’m going to be talking about Fire Suppression Systems. This topic has been approached on a previous blog (https://mclfire.com/fire-suppression-systems-on-boats/) which you are welcome to check out. Fire Protection Systems are a...
Accidental Fires
Types of FiresWhen trying to determine the type of fire that has occurred, a specific name would be given to it. The type of fire it is would be determined by the where, the how and the harm. The fires which are seen to be harmful and more serious are described as...
Fire Safety in the Hospitality Industry
Fire Safety in the Hospitality Industry.The importance of fire safety in the hospitality industry can’t be overstated. This is because not only is the buildings at risk but also the lives of your customers and employees. In recent events, within the last year,...
Fire Safety at Christmas
Whether you celebrate Christmas as a holiday or for religious reasons, Christmas is a time of joy, celebration and family. However, it does come with a greater risk to potential fire hazards. These potential fire hazards include candles, Christmas lights and...
Fire Suppression Systems on Boats
Within this blog I am going to talk about the use of fire suppression in the marine industry. In terms of the safety of passengers and crew on boats, fire protection is a vital component. When it comes to fire protection on boats special consideration for the engine...
Ansul R-102 Fire Suppression For The Hospitality Industry
This blog is going to be discussing fire safety for the hospitality industry. MCL Fire is proud to say we are authorised distributors of the Ansul R-102 fire suppression system. A fully automatic and quick-acting suppression system designed for food manufacturing,...
Fire Safety Requirements For The Responsible Person
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires that the responsible/ appropriate person (the person having control of the building, or a degree of control) takes reasonable steps to reduce the risk from fire and makes sure people can safely escape if a fire...
Why are fire doors needed?
Article 17 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO/FSO) makes it a legal requirement to ensure that fire resisting doors and escape doors are correctly installed and adequately maintained in order for them to be fit for purpose for all commercial or...
Why Are Fire Safety Signs Important?
The individual requirements for your premise’s fire safety signs will be determined by your business’ individual risk assessment. this short guide to fire safety signs introduces the main signage available and shows you which situations they should be displayed. The...
MCL Fire are Hiring – Fire Extinguisher Technician North West
Working from our offices in Belfast, our sole objective is to protect people and property with the best Fire Safety Products and Solutions that our industry can offer. Our services meet or exceed all key industry standards, and we are also accredited by the leading...
MCL Fire are Hiring – Fire Extinguisher Technician Dublin
Working from our offices in Belfast, our sole objective is to protect people and property with the best Fire Safety Products and Solutions that our industry can offer. Our services meet or exceed all key industry standards, and we are also accredited by the leading...
New MCL & Everlux Fire Signage Catalogue
Fire Safety Signage RegulationsFire signs are a crucial measure of communication when it comes to fire safety, they act as means of displaying key information in a time of crisis and ensure that everybody will have a clear understanding of what to do, no matter the...
Importance of Fire Safety For Open-Plan Living Spaces
This post will act as a guideline for fire safety when considering an open-plan living space. We strongly recommend that you consult your local building authority before carrying on with the build as you could potentially be in breach of building regulations. ...
Christmas Kitchen Safety
Cooking for the whole family this Christmas can be fun, but having so many people around can also be distracting and when it comes to cooking that is the last thing you want to be especially with a busy house! Below are some things to keep in mind over the Christmas...
MCL Are Hiring
MCL fire are actively recruiting a General Manager to join our Belfast based team. Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager role will be broad in nature and integral to MCL Fire Job Purpose Directs and oversees other staff members to make sure daily...
Electric Heater Safety
As we start to come into the colder months electric heaters in our homes and offices are a great way to keep warm. However if not used safely and properly can be an extreme fire hazard and the use of portable heaters in warehouses and storage areas where a fire could...
Don’t Just Specify, Verify! Third Party Certification Campaign Launch
In June this year BAFE launched a campaign encouraging businesses to make sure that when awarding contracts to fire protection firms to verify that they are third party certified like ourselves at MCL Fire. The campaign, Don’t just Specify, Verify! points out the...
Re-opening A Businesses: What Do You Need To Think About?
When re-opening your business following the easing of the lockdown restrictions, you should review your fire risk assessment and other fire safety needs to ensure that it takes into account any changes to your business operations due to the Coronavirus pandemic! If...
How To Stay Safe During Covid-19
MCL Fire is still operating as normal and will keep customers updated of any changes. The health, Safety & Welfare of our Team and Clients is our main priority, and we will continue to take decisive measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, and adhere to the...
Contact The MCL Fire Team
You can contact our team on the email addresses below: Dermot Mclarnon MCL Director: Dermot@mclfire.com Brendan Mclarnon MCL Director: Brendan@mclfire.com Noel Singleton MCL Director: Noel@mclfire.com Stephen Carville Service Manager: stephencarville@mclfire.com Kevin...
MCL Win Translink Contract
Belfast based company MCL Fire are delighted to announce they will be working with Translink the largest public transport operator in Northern Ireland by providing firefighting equipment and support for their workshops across NI. McL Fire is a fully accredited...
Specialist Training Is Vital For Fire Safety New Study Finds
The Fire Industry Association this week released information on a new study from Birmingham City University look at the construction industry’s view on fire safety following the tragic Grenfell Tower incident in June 2017. The study found that ‘a third of construction...
How To Keep Your Server Room Protected
The importance of a server room should never be underestimated. The nature of the equipment itself and the business data processed within these rooms (some of which might be irreplaceable) means they can be one of the most essential areas in an organisation. Even when...
MCL Are Hiring
MCL Fire is one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of Fire Safety Equipment and Fire Safety Planned Maintenance Services. Our clients include Queens University, Ulster University, BHSCT, NHSCT, HSE, Irish Rail, Trinity College Dublin and UCD, as well as assorted town and...
MCL Are Hiring
MCL Fire is one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of Fire Safety Equipment and Fire Safety Planned Maintenance Services. Our clients include Queens University, Ulster University, BHSCT, NHSCT, HSE, Irish Rail, Trinity College Dublin and UCD, as well as assorted town and...
Christmas Kitchen Safety
Cooking for the whole family this Christmas can be fun, but having so many people around can also be distracting and when it comes to cooking that is the last thing you want to be especially with a busy house! Below are some things to keep in mind over the Christmas...
Christmas Light Safety Advice
A study in December 2011 found that there were 2834 accidental fires throughout the UK alone due to Christmas decorations and with all the excitement regarding Christmas time we sometimes forget to remember what’s most important. Fire Safety. The bright lights and...
Fire Safety For Kids
Small fires can mostly be extinguished successfully. However, for the rare and unexpected occasion when a larger fire takes hold, It is important that you and your family know how to react especially children. Young children are forever curious and testing the world...
Firework Safety This Halloween!
Having fireworks at home can be great fun, as long as they are used safely. Figures show more children rather than adults get hurt by fireworks. Over the past few years over 350 pre-school children, some only a year old, were treated in hospital for fireworks...
Is Fire Training A Necessity?
Last month we ran free fire warden training course and one of the main questions we always got asked was is Fire Training a necessity? Is fire training really a necessity? The simple answer is yes! The long answer is also yes….. Fire training doesn’t just cover what...
Fire Door Safety Week
This week is Fire Door Safety Week! This campaign doesn’t just point the finger, but focuses on what we need to know so that we can all encourage best practice. To make a difference, we all need to take responsibility and report signs of wear and tear and where fire...
Whirlpool Recalling Tumble Dryers For Safety Issues
Why is there a recall? In 2015, Whirpool revealed that millions of tumble dryers were potentially dangerous. The company’s managers found something worrying with some models of dryers. What is causing the problem? Excess fluff or lint could travel from the...
#FridayFocus CO2 Fire Extinguishers
Every Friday MCL will be running a #FocusFriday blog where we focus on different areas within fire protection and this Friday we are focusing on CO2 Fire Extinguishers CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) .Co2s are primarily recommended for use on electrical equipment, often...
A Guide to Choosing a Competent Fire Risk Assessor
If you are an employer, then you will have a duty under the appropriate fire safety legislation to carry out a fire risk assessment. Similarly, if you occupy or otherwise have a degree of control over any non-domestic premises (or if empty and you own it), then you...
Kitchen Fire Safety
Regardless of how careful you are, there is always a chance that something unforeseen could happen in your kitchen that starts a fire. A perfect example would be an electrical fault with an appliance, which can strike at any time without warning. Nobody can ever...
A Day In The Life Of An MCL Fire Extinguisher Engineer
Ever wondered what a day in the life of an MCL Engineer was like? This video gives a quick glance of just some of the stuff our technical engineers get up to in a day Our engineers travel across the Island to make sure businesses are at peace of mind when it comes to...
MCL Are Hiring
Working from our offices in Dublin and Belfast, our sole objective is to protect people and property with the best Fire Safety Products and Solutions that our industry can offer. Our services meet or exceed all key industry standards, and we are also accredited by the...
Why Fire Wardens Are Essential At Work
How many people have been in a real emergency fire situation? The answer, thankfully, is not that many of us, unless we are employed within the fire service. How would we cope in such a situation? Would we crumble and panic, or would we rise to the occasion. The...
Water Safety #SummerSafetyWeek
Drowning accidents are especially high in the summer months and over the last few years, we have heard of too many tragedies that could have been avoided. Every year people drown both at home and on holiday because they don’t take simple precautions, so reaching...
Extreme Heat Safety #SummerSafetyWeek
With temperatures rising across the UK and many of us heading away over the summer months on holiday to countries with extreme heat its important that we keep ourselves safe! Below are some facts and tips about keeping safe during the warmer days Extreme heat can...
Barbecue Safety #SummerSafetyWeek
The most common types of barbecue-related accidents are burn/scald/other injury related to fire or flame and the number of these incidents tend to increase over the summer periods so for today's summer safety week blog we are giving you top tips on how to keep safe...
Tent Safety #SummerSafetyWeek
As part of our Summer Safety Week we will be releasing a new blog each day to help you keep safe this summer. We are starting the week of with some Tent Safety tips A fire can destroy a tent in less than 60 seconds and In the UK, on average 27,000 fires are started on...
The Importance Of An Escape Plan In The Home
Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Every household should have some sort of escape plan in place just in case the worst was to happen. Hopefully you will never have to...
Boat Fire Safety Advice
Most fires are preventable and this blog provides tips and advice on how to protect your boat and crew from fire, and what to do should a fire break out. What to do if there’s a fire If in doubt, don’t fight a fire yourself. Get out, stay out, call 999 for help and...
MCL Are Hiring
Working from our offices in Dublin and Belfast, our sole objective is to protect people and property with the best Fire Safety Products and Solutions that our industry can offer. Our services meet or exceed all key industry standards, and we are also accredited by the...