Environment and sustainability focused task group launched by Euralarm
September 15, 2023
The Horizontal Compliance Committee of Euralarm has started a new task group to focus on environmental and sustainability issues. 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
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
Historic Harold Pinter Theatre gets wireless fire protection upgrade
July 24, 2023
A London Victoria theatre, the Harold Pinter Theatre, gets upgraded with a fire system including over 100 wireless devices from Apollo’s REACH range. Read More
Additional £18.6 million made available to replace remaining waking watch deployments in England
June 7, 2023
The Government has announced an additional £18.6 million to fund the installation of a common alarm system to replace waking watch measures. Read More
Ramtech praises San Francisco Fire Code update requiring fire alarms for wood-frame buildings in construction
February 13, 2023
A new San Francisco Fire Code update requiring wireless fire detection in wood-framed buildings has been hailed as ‘pioneering' by Ramtech. Read More
Fire safety integrated with security services in multi-million pound leisure complex
January 12, 2023
A multi million pound leisure centre has fire safety added in partnership with Secur-It and Comelit-PAC’s integrated solution. 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
Euralarm working to address challenges in cyber security for connected alarm systems
October 21, 2022
IFSEC Global hears from Euralarm on how its members are addressing cyber security challenges in connected alarm systems. 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
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
FIA unveils new guidance note at FIREX 2022 for fire alarm considerations for people with sensory sensitivities
May 27, 2022
A guidance note has been launched by the Fire Industry Association regarding fire alarm considerations for people with sensory sensitivities. Read More
Over 30% of fire and security alarm call-outs due to poor maintenance, research reveals
May 13, 2022
With poorly maintained alarm systems responsible for over 30% of call-outs, businesses are being urged to maintain their fire & security alarms. Read More
£40k fine for Bedford office block landlord for “multiple breaches of the Fire Safety Order”
April 19, 2022
After multiple breaches of the Fire Safety Order, a landlord and responsible person for an office block in Bedford have been fined £40,000. Read More
Watford Community Housing carries out multi-sensor fire safety upgrades on high-rise blocks
April 11, 2022
Two high-rise blocks under Watford Community Housing’s have upgraded their fire safety systems using a Grade D LD1 fire detection system. Read More
Hochiki fire safety system installed at Italian food production site
March 24, 2022
The food production site at Sommacampagna, Italy, appointed Hochiki to supply its new life safety system and devices. Read More
