Fire alarm monitoring for care homes must be compliant with EN 54 and BS 5839 standards, requiring the system to be automatically linked to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) to alert the fire brigade immediately upon activation. This provides a faster response than a manual call, which is crucial for residents who may be unable to self-evacuate. Both wired and wireless systems can meet these requirements, but wireless systems offer easier installation in occupied buildings.

The manufacturing sector faces a range of complex challenges that impact safety, security, and operations. Many facilities handle hazardous materials and rely on heat-generating machinery, creating a heightened risk of fire and other industrial accidents. Continuous 24/7 operations and rotating shift patterns further complicate workforce management and emergency preparedness.

Fire chiefs have warned of a broken building safety system blocking remediation Progress. Fire Chiefs have warned that deep flaws in the UK’s building safety system are slowing down the remediation of unsafe buildings, describing the current regime as “unsustainable.”

Martyn's Law requires certain public venues and events to take reasonable steps to prepare for and respond to a potential terrorist attack. The law, officially the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, establishes a tiered system based on the venue's capacity, requiring smaller "standard tier" venues to focus on policy and procedures, while larger "enhanced tier" venues must go further to reduce their vulnerability to attacks. Key requirements include risk assessments, staff training, and implementing security measures.

Weekly fire alarm testing is vital to ensure the reliability and readiness of the fire detection and alarm system in protecting life and property. Regular tests confirm that alarm sounders, manual call points, and signalling paths, including connections to any Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), are functioning correctly and that any faults are identified and addressed promptly. Conducting tests at the same time each week also helps occupants recognise the alarm sound and reinforces fire safety awareness, while providing early warning of potential system issues before an actual emergency occurs.

Our intruder alarm systems use the latest technology movement detectors, magnetic contacts, break-glass / vibration detectors and infra-red beam detectors for flexibility and complete protection. Reliability is essential, that’s why all our systems are installed using a range of control panels and detection devices from leading manufacturers’ that are tried and tested solutions. Installed by our experienced engineers in accordance with the latest British and European Standards EN50131.

New figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government reveal a rise in Home Fire Safety Visits during the year to March 2025, with record support directed towards vulnerable households. The report also tracks progress on smoke alarm ownership, fire safety audits, and enforcement actions. The statistics make for interesting reading with a mixed picture across the country. These findings will guide future prevention work, housing policy, and compliance monitoring across England.

A West Bromwich industrial estate blaze highlights the urgent need for fire risk assessment, fire alarms, fire safety equipment and sprinklers. In July 2025, a major fire ripped through an industrial estate in West Bromwich, destroying four factory units and sparking a large-scale emergency response.

Trying to keep an overview into five minutes will be a challenge, but I shall try my best to do so. We have had many successes throughout the year, but I wanted to just highlight a couple of changes that have had a positive impact on the business and express my commitment that we will continue to improve. Any feedback is gratefully received.

A former waste site Director has been sentenced over illegal practices which lead to a major fire in Lancaster. The blaze, which broke out at Supa Skips in Lancaster in December 2023, was fuelled by abandoned waste and led to weeks of disruption. Cleanup costs exceeded £2 million, according to the Environment Agency (EA).