Fire Alarm


Fire training course launched with focus on studying ‘state-of-the-art’ modern alarm systems

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

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

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’

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

The ECHO automated alarm signalling system could be graduating to fire and rescue services, delegates at FIREX International 2022 heard. Read More



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