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Electric blankets are plug-in devices that contain integrated heating wires, as the weather turns colder heading into Winter, this is the time of year people start to pull them out of storage. People often forget the importance of fire safety while using electric blankets, but they can overheat and become potential fire risks. There are […]

As we get into the winter months, the use of candles in our homes increases, as do the fire safety risks. We often use candles to decorate or as a religious symbol over the festive season but the time between Christmas and New Year accounts for nearly half of all candle-related fire claims during December. It’s important you know how to use candles safely, so you can carry on enjoying them this winter.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an extremely poisonous gas that is tasteless, odourless and colourless; it is produced by the incomplete burning of fossil fuels, such as gas, wood and coal.  Household appliances that we use every day to heat our homes and cook our meals, can cause a carbon monoxide leak if they are faulty, […]

Hi, I’m Luke and I work within the Finance team here at Aico. Each year we are allowed four working days to volunteer, on Monday I spent one of mine at the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity shop in Shrewsbury. We have stepped up our Corporate Social Responsibility programme over the last few years continually increasing […]

Our products are designed to protect you and your family, and you can keep your household safe through installing the right home life safety products for your home. This blog will explore how and when to replace your smoke and heat alarms, how to install a new fire detection system and some useful FAQs. Carrying […]

Smoke alarms are often the first line of protection when it comes to household fires, being the first warning to the occupant that there is a fire in their home. That is why it is important to not only have smoke alarms fitted in your home, but to make sure you have the right type […]

Do you know how to keep your home safe from fire? Do you know how to prevent a fire in the home? Would you know what to do if a fire were to start? Within this blog, we will explore these questions and give you helpful advice and tips on fire safety in the home. […]

Correct and regular testing of your smoke alarms is vital, and we want to help you ensure your home and loved ones are protected. According to government statistics, in England between June 2020 and June 2021 the Fire and Rescue Service attended 149,779 house fires in England; of these, there were 249 fire-related fatalities. Home […]

Ever wondered what it would like to be a baby for a day, well Aico recently put that to the test in support of their charity of the year, Little Stars Baby Bank. Aico hosted a baby-themed fundraising day where colleagues dressed in their most adorable baby attire, which saw adult nappies, bibs, and a […]