CheckFire partners with Bridgehill

January 27, 2025

Fire safety supplier CheckFire Ltd introduces Bridgehill fire blankets into the LFX range of lithium-ion battery fire safety solutions. Designed to contain and extinguish lithium-ion battery fires – one of the fastest-growing fire risks in modern industries – Bridgehill fire blankets offer a cutting-edge solution for fire safety in electric vehicles (EVs), fossil fuel vehicles, and industrial equipment such as forklifts.

As lithium-ion batteries increasingly power vehicles, tools, and consumer electronics, the demand for effective fire safety measures has grown significantly. These batteries store vast amounts of energy, and when damaged or if they overheat, they can enter thermal runaway – a chain reaction that generates intense heat and flames, spreading to nearby battery cells.
Lithium-ion battery fires present unique challenges: they burn at extreme temperatures, release toxic gases, and can be difficult to extinguish with traditional methods. In some cases, they can reignite even after being suppressed.

Bridgehill fire blankets are specifically designed to tackle these threats – smothering flames, isolating harmful smoke and fumes, and reducing the risk of fire spread. Unlike traditional solutions, such as water, these blankets act quickly – deploying in seconds to protect people, property, and the surrounding area while minimising environmental impact.

Ideal for a wide range of locations – including car showrooms, garages, car parks, warehouses, service stations, tunnels, and ferries – Bridgehill fire blankets are available in various sizes to suit different needs, from standard vehicles to larger SUVs and industrial forklifts.

Requiring only two people for deployment, they provide immediate, effective fire containment and extinguishing. Importantly, the blankets do not release toxic fumes or hazardous substances, making them a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional methods.

Certified to stringent international standards (including EN 13501-1 and DIN 91489:2024-11), the Bridgehill range has been extensively tested to ensure reliability and effectiveness. Trusted by global brands such as Tesla, Formula 1, Volkswagen, and BMW, these fire blankets have already set a new benchmark in fire safety.

“We are thrilled to partner with Bridgehill to bring its market-leading fire blanket range to the UK,” said Cameron Robins, managing director of CheckFire. “With lithium-ion batteries playing a growing role in everyday life, this partnership offers a timely solution to one of the most pressing fire safety challenges of our time.”

Frank Brubakken, CEO of Bridgehill added: “We are proud to welcome CheckFire as a distributor of Bridgehill fire blankets in the UK. With their extensive expertise in fire safety, we are excited about the opportunities this collaboration will bring. At Bridgehill, we take pride in offering innovative and effective fire safety solutions, and we look forward to working closely with CheckFire to bring Bridgehill fire blankets to customers across the UK.”

The partnership between CheckFire and Bridgehill reflects a shared commitment to innovation and safety in fire containment and extinguishing.

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