Why relevant accreditations and memberships are important to us, and why they should be very important to you!
We at Blackwood Fire have an absolute belief in providing quality products and services. Protecting life is not a cost, it’s an investment. People are your biggest and most important assets. We make every effort to maintain, and improve upon, our knowledge and skills, by seeking accreditations from organisations that are recognised as being among the best in their field.
Our fire safety accreditations, health and safety accreditation, ISO 9001:2015 quality management system, environmental management system, in addition to our memberships with some of the fire industries most respected bodies, are all testament to our investment in quality and in providing our customers with the very highest standards of service. The quality of the fire protection products and services we provide further enhances our commitment to quality and the safety of people, and the premises and locations they work in or visit. This is turn helps to protect people's livelihoods by, hopefully, ensuring that any fire doesn't escalate to the point of making a business potentially unviable or putting employees jobs at risk.
Quality Matters, Because People Matter.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Accreditation
Blackwood Fire have gained accreditation to the very latest ISO 9001 standard, having completed the transition from from BS 9001:2008 to BS 9001:2015 via our accreditation body, The British Standards Institution (BSI).
Learn more about the world’s most recognized quality management system standard at the The British Standards Institution website. Our BSI Certificate number is FS 27048.
BAFE accreditations to:
BS 5306 Part 3 – Code of Practice for the Commissioning and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers;
BS 5306 Part 8 – Code of Practice for the Selection and Positioning of Portable Fire Extinguishers;
BS EN ISO 9001 – Specification for manufacture, Installation and Servicing;
SP101 – Quality Specification to ISO 9001 relating to the Contract Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers
Members of the FIA
In addition to the accreditations we maintain, Blackwood Fire are members of the FIA..
FIA - Fire Industry Association. Who are the FIA?
The FIA is, according to their website, the largest fire protection trade association in the UK with 900+ members.
They are a not-for-profit organisation.
Their objective is to promote, improve and perfect fire protection methods, devices, services and apparatus.
The FIA state that they achieve this through the representation of their members, providing technical support, guidance and opportunities for professional advancement through education and appropriate regulation.
They promote and shape legislation and the professional standards of the fire industry through close liaison with government and official bodies, as well as other key stakeholders.
They also provide funding for research projects in line with their principal objectives.
Blackwood Fire began trading in 1983. We have an absolute belief in quality - it is the cornerstone of our company's culture. Our primary aim is to help you protect the lives and livelihoods of people and your organisation or business by ensuring that we only provide quality products that fully meet industry standards - also, by providing continuous training to our staff via recognised trade bodies, associations and the British Standards Institute (BSI). We strongly believe that promoting quality practices and dealing with everyone in a fair and honest manner adds value to organisations and businesses. Read more on our 
