Fire alarms are essential for protecting commercial and residential buildings against the dangers of fire. One of the leading manufacturers of fire alarm systems is Gent Fire Alarms. Gent was started by John Thomas Gent back in the 19th century – 1872 is often the date given for the company’s formation, but it could have …
Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd is a British company that has been manufacturing fire detection and alarm systems for over 40 years. Founded in 1980, the company is based in Havant, Hampshire, UK, and has manufacturing facilities in the UK, India, and China. The company specialises in manufacturing a wide range of fire detection and alarm …
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This week we’re raising the sound levels and making some NOISE, and talking a bit about noise as well… Stick around to see how sound impacts your safety more than you think! Before we get started, let’s take a moment to nod our heads to our late Queen Elizabeth II, who led us through 70 …
#5 The Resounding Issue: The Key Relationship Between Sound & Safety in Your Building Read More »
Are you a dentist or the manager of a dental practice juggling about a million tasks? Has fire safety fallen to the wayside a little? At WFP, we understand the pressures at hand and are here to help take the weight off a little. Read on to find out what you need to be doing …
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A fire happened at an apartment in an East London tower block – a site we installed a communal fire alarm within less than 12 months ago. …A site that before that installation had a Waking Watch fire patrol in it. (Did you know that there is a new Waking Watch Replacement Fund, launched in …
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Remember the switch from Analogue TV to Digital/Freeview? Well, the same thing’s going to happen – but this time, with our phone network. This is a must-read for business owners and managers, as this change is going to affect everyone, but it’s especially important if you rely on alarm monitoring for your fire and/or intruder …
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Stop forking out for Waking Watch. (This article was last updated on 1st February 2022.) Whether you’re a leaseholder, tenant, property manager or developer, if you’re paying for Waking Watch (or facing having to pay for Waking Watch as a result of fire safety failings) in your residential building or tower block, this article …
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10 tips to help you assess your building’s overall safety and prevent the spread of infection with actionable tools. (We’ve called them ‘tips’ but really they’re instructions – if you want to restart business and protect your people, you really ought to do these!) First things first, take a deep breath. You’ve come …
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Your business is under a huge amount of pressure right now. You’re having to make some tough decisions and it seems likely that things won’t be the same as they were for a long time, if ever. There’s that saying, isn’t there? That in difficult times you learn who your real friends are. Who’s got …
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