We know from experience that choosing the correct fire suppression system for your organisation can be a bit of a minefield. It is important to understand the different systems and which type of system is required to protect your specific high risk area. This is why we have put together our brief guide, outlining the […]
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What to Consider When Upgrading Your Fire Alarm
You may have had your fire alarm in place for many years and undergo regular maintenance visits, however do you know when your system is due an upgrade? As systems grow older they become increasingly more unreliable and prone to failure putting your people and property at risk. UK Fire and Rescue services attend over […]
Churches Fire acquires Assured Fire & Security to further enhance their national coverage
Assured Fire & Security Ltd are delighted to announce that they have been acquired by Churches Fire Security Ltd. Churches Fire is a national supplier of fire safety services, with around 30,000 sites across the country, while Assured Fire & Security offer a range of fire safety and security solutions to over 5,000 sites across […]
£15,000 Raid Forces Nottingham Store to Close Down
During July 2019, a month after suffering a serious raid, a distraught shopkeeper in Nottingham has been forced to permanently close her store after 13 years. On June 2nd, thieves targeted the store, stealing 50 cartons of cigarettes that were valued at £100 each. Up to 20 bottles of spirits were also taken, including Vodka […]
Patients Set to Return to Roseberry Park Hospital
Patients are due to return back to Roseberry Park Hospital in Spring 2020. After work began to fix the issues uncovered as far back as 2010. Up to 50 patients were initially moved out in 2017. After a series of structural problems were uncovered at the Westerdale wards on site. The hospital had a number […]
Summer Time Fire Quiz
Summer is here and as the weather heats up we hope you’re looking forward to a weekend in the sun. Barbeques at the ready, drinks flowing and maybe even a swim to cool off. As temperatures rise we wanted to give you our Summer Time Fire Quiz! Pass it around the office and see who […]
Suspected Arson Attack at Manchester Flats
An investigation is underway after a flat fire in Hulme, Manchester left three people in hospital on Tuesday 25th June. The Fire Service were called to Hulme High Street at around 7.30 AM on the Tuesday morning after smoke was seen coming from the flat windows. Three fire engines from Moss Side, Salford and Manchester […]
Primary School Targeted in Preston Raid
During June 2019, St Clare’s Primary School on Sharoe Green Lane was targeted 3 times in separate raids. The latest incident happened on June 21st when vandals destroyed parts of the forest school within the grounds of St Clare’s. Staff arrived on Monday morning to find polythene tunnels had been punctured, doors broken and the […]
Myth-Busting Access Control Systems
Access control systems are one of the hottest topics within the security industry and for that reason, it’s also one of the most misunderstood. We wanted to ensure you understood the facts from the myths with the truth to the top 5 Access Control myths. Here’s The Truth To The Top 5 Access Control […]
Birmingham School Suffers Second Break-In Within 4 Days
Gunter Primary School in Erdington, Birmingham suffered its second break-in within 4 days with IT equipment taken both times. On Wednesday 26th June, a thief smashed a window to gain entry into the school before stealing 4 tablet devices. The devices were meant to be used by the early year’s pupils to aid their education. […]
