Fire Alarm Monitoring During the Festive Season

What is fire alarm monitoring?

When a building is unattended, whether that be in the evening or during a longer period, there is no time to wait for a passer-by to hear an alarm or spot a fire.

Fire alarm monitoring is a sophisticated system that promptly alerts a dedicated receiving centre when an alarm is activated. This centre automatically and immediately alerts the fire authorities and designated key holders to the fire situation.

Alarm Monitoring Partners

DualCom is the industry leader in alarm monitoring. A dual signalling system, DualCom uses a mobile network and analogue telephone line to make sure the alert is received at the centre.

Churches Fire & Security partners with DualCom to provide our customers with peace of mind during unattended business hours.

Businesses that benefit from monitoring during unattended periods include:

• Office buildings
• Schools, colleges and universities
• Retail units
• Museums and galleries
• Leisure facilities
• GP surgeries and clinics
• Restaurants

Protection during the festive season

We have highlighted how you can protect your office from fire, with guidance on Christmas decorations and safe evacuation processes.

A reliable alarm monitoring system such as DualCom acts as additional protection against the threat of fire.

During the first 11 months of the year, it’s advisable to ensure that your business fire protection measures are robust and up-to-date with the most relevant British Standards. Building a strong working partnership with a trusted fire safety services provider like Churches Fire & Security will ensure your premises is protected year-round.

Whether your business closes for 1 day or two weeks over Christmas, fire alarm monitoring is available 24/7, 365 days a year. There are many reasons to put this extra layer of protection in place, including:

• Fast response using DualCom technology
• Simply installed by qualified Churches Fire technicians
• Assets, property and surrounding areas are protected by a quick response from the emergency services
• No need to rely on somebody physically hearing the alarm
• Minimal disruption if alarm is activated in error
• Peace of mind that your premises is being monitored closely year-round

For more on fire alarm monitoring and servicing from Churches Fire & Security, see our guide.