Fire Safety in Your Business – Are You Prepared? October is Fire Awareness Month

Fire safety isn’t just a regulatory requirement—it’s a vital part of protecting your staff, your customers, and your business. October is Fire Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to ask:

How confident are you in your fire safety knowledge?
More importantly, how confident are you that your staff are trained and aware of fire safety procedures?

Recently, the NFFF has received several enquiries from members following visits or upcoming inspections by local councils relating to fire safety. If your business received a call or visit today—would you be ready?

As part of your membership, the NFFF is here to support you with free advice and guidance on fire safety compliance and best practices. We also offer access to discounted online qualifications to help keep you and your team informed and prepared.

🔥 Special October Offer – Fire Safety Training

To support Fire Awareness Month, we’re offering our ‘Fire Awareness in the Workplace’ qualification at a discounted price:

• Fire Awareness in the Workplace – Normally £14.00, now only £10.00 per person
• COSHH Awareness – Still available at £14.00 per person

All prices are per person and subject to VAT.
Training can be purchased directly through,
👉 https://essentialfoodhygiene.co.uk/national-federation-of-fish-friers/

A small cost that could help protect lives—and your business.

⚠️ Real Incident Highlight: Batter Scraps Fire

The National Fire Chiefs Council recently shared a serious incident involving a fish and chip shop:

• The shop closed at 8:00 PM on a Saturday.
• A fire was reported at 4:28 AM the next morning.
• The cause: batter scraps stored in a plastic container near sacks of potatoes.
• The tightly packed, still-hot scraps spontaneously combusted, igniting nearby materials.

Key takeaway: Batter scraps—also known as bits, scrumps, or scraps—can pose a real fire hazard if not cooled and disposed of properly.

NFFF recommendations:

• Always allow scraps to cool completely.
• Dispose of them in metal-lidded bins, placed outside and away from buildings or fencing.

🧯 Don’t Take Risks with Fire Safety

Fire risks in food businesses—especially those using fryers and oils—are real and potentially devastating. Stay protected by ensuring staff are trained, procedures are in place, and waste is disposed of correctly.

We’re here to help. If you have questions or need guidance, please reach out to the NFFF team.

Stay safe,
The NFFF Team