DC Fire - Fire Alarms

We supply, install and service all types of systems.These include Conventional, Analogue and Addressable Systems. At the moment the Wireless Fire Alarm System is proving very popular. This has the benefits of being quick and easy to install, thus saving money on labour costs.

Fire alarms come in several different types that warn us of impending danger with horns, sirens, bells, chimes, beeping, and now even voice fire alarms. According to whether you are a large building such as a school or a private home having some type of fire alarm in the area is essential for saving lives in case of a fire.

If you are in a large school or department store you will probably have noticed the fire alarms throughout the building. There should also be important information listed as to how to evacuate the building in case of fire. When the fire alarm goes off the signal is sent to the local fire department, police and emergency personnel. The sound will be heard throughout the building so everyone will be able to get out of the building.

In our homes, fire alarms are usually in the form of smoke detectors. Many people do not really worry about any type of fire alarm in their homes. Most homes should in fact have a smoke detector in their homes, but they are not maintained. These types of fire alarms need batteries replaced on a regular basis to ensure that they are working properly. The main types of smoke detectors for the home include standard battery-operated alarms, 10-year battery-operated alarms, and another type that operates on the homes electrical system. But remember all fire alarms need to be tested, batteries replaced and maintained as instructed with the manual.

Inspections & Tests

You should inspect your Fire Alarm Panel daily to check that it has power and no faults have occurred over night. You should test a different call point each week and log this in your Fire Log Book. Preferably test at the same time on the same day each week. We do ours every Monday morning at 0900 hrs. The Fire Alarm System should be serviced at least every six months by a qualified engineer, this should also be logged.

For more information on inspections and service intervals, contact us.

Deaf Message Service (DMS)

DMS (Deaf Message Service) is a NEW fire safety product that informs deaf or hard of hearing people when the fire alarm sounds in a public place like a supermarket, shopping centre and library. It helps service providers and employers comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and allows deaf and hard of hearing people freedom to move around buildings without worry of missing an emergency situation.

The DMS unit can be installed in under half an hour and when the fire alarm sounds, DMS sends a text message (SMS) to the mobile phone of connected users to let them know the fire alarm is sounding. The user becomes connected to DMS by sending one text with the relevant location code, The user is then registered under that location and will be sent a text when the fire alarm sounds.

DMS allows deaf or hard of hearing people to use what they already have with them, a mobile phone.

Call us for more information on 0845 521 3032