Fire training course launched with focus on studying ‘state-of-the-art’ modern alarm systems
January 17, 2024
Tavcom Training has launched a new course said to equip professionals in the fire security industry with skills for the design and implementation of state-of-the-art fire detection and alarm systems. Read More
The dangers of fire alarm fatigue and how to combat false alarms
October 24, 2023
Examines the issue of fire alarm fatigue and outlining useful steps those responsible can take to minimise the occurrence of false alarms. Read More
False fire alarms continue to cost the UK
September 21, 2023
False fire alarm numbers continue to rise post-pandemic, causing major challenges for the economy by wasting vital time and resources. Read More
False fire alarms costing the UK economy ‘almost £700million every year’
August 14, 2023
Research has revealed that the cost of avoidable fire alarms, such as false alarms, are costing SMEs in the UK £696 million every year. Read More
IFSEC Interviews: IoT in fire safety – What does the future hold?
August 2, 2023
IFSEC Insider speaks to Andy Speake, Chair of the FIA Internet of Things (IoT) Forum, about the future of IoT technology in the industry. Read More
Schools invest in vape detection systems as vaping incidences among children rise
July 25, 2023
An increasing number of schools are turning to vape detection technology to counter the growing prevalence of illicit vaping by pupils. Read More
Tech Talks: The importance of insulation and continuity testing of fire cables
March 1, 2023
Insight into fire cable installation and why correct insulation and continuity testing is so important when installing fire alarm systems. Read More
Improving fire detection performance for building owners, responsible persons, and facilities management teams
January 24, 2023
Considerations for building owners and responsible persons for reducing false alarms and improving fire detection performance. Read More
GFE’s fire detection system chosen for residential development in Istanbul
November 22, 2022
A fire detection and alarm system has been installed for a residential development located in Turkey by Global Fire Equipment (GFE). Read More
Aico expands range of multi-sensor fire alarms with Ei660i and Ei660iRF
October 18, 2022
Aico has expanded its 600 Series of multi-sensor fire alarms with the Ei660i and Ei660iRF battery-powered variants. Read More
Intelligent devices and false fire alarm reduction
September 28, 2022
The team at Hochiki Europe examine the issue of false alarm incidents and how its ACD Multi[Sensor with CO unit can help combat the problems. Read More
False alarms make up 98% of automatic fire alarm confirmed incidents in 2020/21
August 18, 2022
In new data released by the Home Office, statistics show that the vast majority of confirmed automatic fire alarm incidents are false alarms. Read More
“We need to do more to reduce false alarms” – Euralarm releases second edition of European fire alarms study
July 29, 2022
IFSEC Global hears from Euralarm as they reveal their findings on their second edition study of false alarms. Read More
Brazilian hospital complex upgrades fire system with fully integrated solution
June 21, 2022
Bosch has installed an integrated fire alarm system to provide optimised safety coverage for Hospital Centro Médico Campinas in Brazil. Read More
London high-rise apartments replaces Waking Watch with wireless fire detection solution
June 10, 2022
A wireless fire detection solution has been installed to replace a Waking Watch Scheme in six blocks of high rise apartments in North London. Read More
Could the ECHO intruder alarm system be coming to UK fire and rescue services?
June 9, 2022
The ECHO automated alarm signalling system could be graduating to fire and rescue services, delegates at FIREX International 2022 heard. Read More