KEEPING AN EYE ON YOUR FIRE FACILITIES. Trusted. Protection. People.

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1 KEEPING AN EYE ON YOUR FIRE FACILITIES Trusted. Protection. People.

2 ABOUT US COMPANY OBJECTIVE: To provide our client base with a second to none service at cost effective and competitive prices. What our customers say: Fire FM offers a full professional service to us, their response times are great and they can always be relied on to go out of their way to ensure our fire safety measures are well maintained. I would be happy to recommend to anyone. The Disability Resource Centre

3 OUR STORY Fire FM was founded in 2001 by the two company directors. Each bringing a wealth of experience, working for many of the larger organisations within the Fire industry. Fire FM was born out of a desire to offer high quality solutions alongside the personal service they felt their customers deserved. Through our one stop shop for fire protection we deliver confidence and peace of mind to our customers that they are protecting their people and premises from the threat of fire. What our customers say: It has been a pleasure working with Fire FM. Having to manage a large portfolio of properties it is uplifting working with a company who is professional, organised and will go above and beyond to assist in the smooth running of our Fire Contract. Hightown Preatorian & Churches Hightown Praetorian & Churches Housing Association

4 ABOUT US SERVICES From our free of charge initial surveys through to the certified and accredited implementation of the correct fire precautions including: Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Fire Alarms Emergency Lighting Fire Extinguishers Safety Signage Dry Risers and Sprinklers Fire Risk Assessments & Fire Consultancy services Fire Training Courses. What our customers say: Working with Fire FM is an absolute pleasure, rest assured your site is getting properly maintained, works are completed to a high standard and paperwork is always in order. Workman

5 OUR TEAM Our fully qualified and industry accredited staff offers first class customer response and service including our bespoke operating system allowing our team to leave documentation on site and supply certification to the end user electronically within minutes of job completion. We ensure our customers understand their responsibilities under fire legislation ensuring compliance and leaving customers to concentrate on their businesses safe in the knowledge we are keeping an eye on their fire facilities. What our customers say: Fire FM is an excellent company. They give me comprehensive, turnkey solutions that address all our fire safety needs. North Bridge House Prep School

6 ACCREDITATIONS Approved Safe contractor - Rigorous scheme assessing the health and safety competency. At Fire FM we are confident in our abilities to deliver. A large part of this involves ensuring that our staff are trained to the highest possible standards. Member of Contractor Plus,- the strictly vetted list ensuring the highest standard of health and safety systems. SP101/ST104- Contract Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers incorporating Fire Extinguisher Service Technicians Scheme. Fire FM are proud to be a Gent approved systems integrator including installation, maintenance and commissioning of all Gent equipment. SP203-1 Design, Installation, Commissioning & Maintenance of Fire Detection & Alarm Systems. Approved members of the trade association of the UK fire safety industry. Constructionline is a government owned register of pre-qualified & certified quality suppliers for the construction industry. CHAS accredited The contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme. ISO 9001 sets out the steps necessary to adopt a Quality Management System, ensuring companies can meet the needs and expectations of customers and other interested parties. ISO Fire FM are proud to be one of just a handful within their industry that hold this accreditation. As a business we are environmentally responsible and committed to reducing our environmental impact.

7 CUSTOMERS Here is just a small selection of our customers. Your continued good service, sound advice and competitive prices ensure you remain one of our preferred contractors. Fire FM have been looking after the LSE fire safety systems for the past 10 years, we take fire safety very seriously at the school and are very pleased with the service they have provided at a very competitive cost. I have found them to be very efficient and professional. The fact is that this is a fully functional film studio and this can at times present it's own unique problems with regard to gaining access and planning maintenance on fire systems. Every time we have had Fire FM attend the site they have been polite and they are always able to explain what works have been carried out or if any additional works are required and why. HCHA have used FireFM continuously for the past 10 years. FireFM provide a very good service to all our properties, they are highly professional, efficient and very good with our tenants. Other customers.

8 PREPARATION 60% of private businesses never recover from a fire. Preparation is key when it comes to fire risk it can save lives and businesses.

9 FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT WHAT IS A FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT? Any Fire Risk Assessment must legally cover the following points: Fire Risk assessments are an important legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order Identify fire hazards. At Fire FM we understand the importance of Evaluate, remove or reduce, and protect from risk. Fire Risk Assessments. Our risk assessment services offer everything you could need. Our assessor will visit your site to conduct a physical audit of the premises identifying any fire risks that might be present. We then produce a formal bound report listing the assessor s findings and providing an action plan on areas found to require improvement to ensure fire safety. Identify people at risk. Record, plan, inform, instruct. Review fire risk assessment regularly and reassess. It is your responsibility to ensure that an Assessment is carried out, to take actions found necessary from the assessment and to keep the document under review and updated regularly.

10 FIRE CONSULTANCY Fire strategy is a large task, so our experienced team are available for consultancy purposes, from fire safety management plans, advice when purchasing, refurbishing or carrying a material change to a building that requires a Building Control application we are here to advise with services including: Fire Safety Management Plans Due Diligence Surveys As your dedicated fire consultant we will ensure your fire safety is legal and protective. Whether a single or multi-occupancy site, Fire FM will develop your Fire Management Plan including a fire safety policy and emergency plan that will be monitored by us quarterly to ensure compliance. Included in this plan we will also monitor contractor performance, train fire wardens in the building and carry out six monthly drills. Due diligence surveys supply crucial information on current fire safety, areas of improvement and a review of the capital investment required to maintain high standards of fire safety. All key information when considering selling, refurbishing or purchasing property.

11 FIRE CONSULTANCY cont... Fire Consultancy & Representation Fire Safety Day Fire FM is pleased to offer all customers advice. In particular this service is designed to assist with particular issues related to fire safety of your premises. Examples include carrying out consultancy visits to review issues raised, making recommendations including the development of reports as required and assist in building control meetings to discuss all matters relating to fire safety policy on behalf of our clients. Fire Evacuation Drills Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order Section 15 you are required to give effect to appropriate procedures, including safety drills (Fire Drills). Our Fire Evacuation Drill service includes one of our qualified drill officers attending your site on a six monthly basis to carry out a full fire evacuation drill of your building and then report on fire warden and other person s performance and what improvements can be made. This service is designed to enable our clients to meet a number of their responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order in one day. We will visit the site and and carry out a Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Training Course in one day and if required, we will also carry out a Fire Drill. As we do all this on one visit we offer cost reductions ensuring our customers receive compliance at a competitive price. As you can see from the above Fire FM offer a full range of fire consultancy services. Please call us on

12 FIRE TRAINING It is the Responsible Person s legal obligation under The Fire Safety Order to ensure that all employees are provided with adequate fire safety training. Training staff can be an onerous task, which is why Fire FM offer both in house, online and bespoke training to suit all our clients and their staffs needs. All our training is certified (including our online courses) making it easy to demonstrate your compliance. Ranging from the minimum basic fire awareness required for each employee including precautions and actions in order to safeguard themselves and others, through to more specific training for those who have added fire safety responsibilities. With Fire FM training you benefit from compliance with regulations, and peace of mind that the knowledge is in place within your organisation for the maximum protection of your people, premises, equipment and stock. Fire FM provide the following courses; Online Fire Training Basic Fire Awareness Course Basic Fire Awareness Course with practical extinguisher training Fire Warden Training Course Fire Warden Training Course with practical extinguisher training Practical extinguisher training course Fire Training Course for Residential Care Homes Fire Training Course for Schools For a full course listing please visit our website

13 SOLUTIONS Early detection and action saves lives Be sure you have the most effective solutions in place with Fire FM

14 FIRE ALARMS 60% of businesses that have an extensive fire fail, so we are pleased to assist our clients to find the correct solution for them to ensure they don t become part of this statistic. Fire FM offers a comprehensive design, installation, commissioning and maintenance service for many types of fire alarm systems including: Analogue addressable systems Gent systems Conventional systems Wireless systems Aspirating Systems Refuge system PA/VA systems We are one of only a few Gent approved installers and commissioners and all our work is carried out in accordance with the latest industry standards by our BAFE approved technicians, the company is third party certified through the BAFE SP203 scheme for the design, installation and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems. We also have a projects team that work with electrical and refurbishment contractors and building consultants to provide fire alarm solutions for larger installations. Fire FM also offer our clients a red care fire alarm monitoring solution which means that when your business is unoccupied and your fire alarm is activated you can ensure that the emergency services and your key holders are contacted immediately ensuring protection for your business and your premises.

15 Below we have included examples of some recent projects; CASE STUDY 01: Leading University Halls update fire protection When students venture off to University it can be a daunting time for their loved ones as they leave home, but thanks to FIRE FM they can now sleep a little better in the knowledge that their students are protected by a state of the art GENT system recently installed. The leading London University took the onerous decision to replace their student halls of residence existing Cerberus system. After a consultation with FIRE FM it was agreed to roll out a whole new system including an analogue addressable GENT system comprising of a Vigilon Control panel and S Quad devices throughout. The S Quad system provides a combined Multi-sensor, Speech, Sounder and visual alarm in one intelligent, discreet device providing a safe and cost effective solution for most applications. The S-Quad sensors inherit all the advantages of Vigilon s powered loop combined with extra features, making Vigilon and S-Quad an industry leading combination for fire detection and alarm signalling. As you can imagine replacing a full system in a residential facility can provide challenges, but Fire FM are experienced in these kinds of installations and were able to complete the installation with high success and minimum disruption. Further to this the University has also invested in replacing their fire detection systems at a number of buildings on the main campus, again they have opted for Gent technology and this is part of a University wide strategy to invest in the University buildings. CASE STUDY 02: Epsom Young Person s Support Centre get serious about fire protection The correctional facility that hosts 40 bedsits/dormitories began their search after wanting to reduce the number of false alarms. They came to Fire FM who offered consultation, design and advice on the best systems to support their needs. After consultations with Fire FM the order for the design and installation of a new GENT fire detection system was placed. CASE STUDY 03: Barnet Schools Fire FM s project team won the installation of additional fire alarm panels and open protocol Apollo detection across a campus of four schools in Barnet. CASE STUDY 04: Phased Fire Alarm Installation at Harris Academy Harris Academy is a full refurbishment of the Fire and Security systems, at present the order covers phase 1 which will be a 6 loop Gent Vigilon System. A further 3/4 blocks are to be built or re-developed each with their own Gent system and networked. This will be an ongoing project over the following 18 months.

16 FIRE ALARM SERVICING A correctly designed, installed and maintained system can be the difference between an incident and loss of business. We have a dedicated team of service engineers that can maintain various fire alarm and related systems to current British Standards and again they are BAFE approved and FIA trained. We currently have contracts that mean that we The type of buildings we work on are varied in work on conventional and analogue addressable their type, from multi let office buildings, systems from many different manufacturers such University buildings including Halls of Residence, as Haes, Advanced, Gent, Kentec, Morley, C Tec hotels, care homes, West End theatres and and many more. football stadiums to name a few. We work closely with our client base to identify our customer s We also have contracts to maintain Vesda, fire needs and maintain their systems properly but supression, fire telephones, gas detection, water with the minimum of business disruption. mist, voice and refuge systems.

17 EMERGENCY LIGHTING Emergency lighting is essential for the safe evacuation of all occupants of a building in an emergency situation where the power supply is cut such as a fire. Non-Maintained Emergency Light: A luminaire containing one or more lamps which operate from the emergency supply in the event of failure of the normal mains supply. Emergency Lighting Fire FM offers the planning, installation and servicing of our clients emergency lighting requirements. Types of Emergency lighting we install and maintain include: Maintained Emergency Light: A luminaire containing one or more lamps which all operate from the normal supply or emergency supply at all times. Central Battery Systems: Central Battery Systems are predominantly used in medium or large installations for a multitude of uses, but there would normally be a higher number of luminaires. Central Systems offer solutions where all power charging circuits and batteries are centrally located and all luminaires are connected via protected cabling.

18 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 60% of the fires fought with them were successfully extinguished. and in 75% of cases there was no need to call the Fire and Rescue services Fire Extinguishers Portable fire extinguishers play a vital role in the preservation of life and property. Not only reducing the risk of a small fire, for example a waste paper bin developing into a large one, but in particular when used to control a fire in early stages can buy time to assist those who are particularly vulnerable. This can also eliminate the need for evacuation which in industries such as educational or healthcare premises can be an onerous task. As a rule training must be provided to people who would be expected to attempt to extinguish a fire. However all staff, should be familiar with the location and basic operating procedures of the portable fire extinguishers provided, in case they need to use it. The required type, size and location for each fire extinguisher are dictated within the British Standards. Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Maintenance is essential to ensure that your equipment is always kept in good condition and will perform as intended. Our range of fire extinguishers are manufactured to BS EN3 and carries the BS Kitemark and we also provide ongoing maintenance from our fully qualified team (Qualifications include industry approved examinations and BAFE Service Technicians Scheme).

19 SIGNAGE, BLANKETS & PAT TESTING Signage Signage can give major assistance to means of escape and identification of fire equipment. In a situation where there is a loss of power or vision is impaired by for example smoke. Fire Safety and Means of Escape signage is a key ingredient when planning a buildings fire strategy if used correctly and installed to the correct standard. Fire Blankets We offer a range of fire blankets for kitchen use to extinguish cooking oil fires: PAT Testing PAT Testing Fire FM are also pleased to offer portable appliance testing, please contact us for a quotation. Our range of photoluminescent signs charge in either normal or electrical light so that if there was a power failure they would illuminate, highlighting fire equipment and means of escape. If you require a full signage survey one of our advisors would come to your site free of charge to review your current signage system and then prepare a quotation for any requirements that we find.

20 OTHER SERVICES Fire FM are also pleased to offer the following services to our customers: Dry Riser Maintenance Dry risers can be prone to vandalism, because they are situated on each floor and the inlet valve is often situated in areas easily accessed by the public, the valves are often in allocated cabinets and can often be vandalised or left open. Therefore, it is important to have them regularly maintained and serviced. Dry risers are checked and pressurised to a test pressure of 10 bar for a minimum of 15 minutes. All inlets and outlets are checked for leaks and any missing or faulty items replaced. Flow testing is also carried out. If any valves need to be replaced, a further pressure test will be carried out before certification is issued. Sprinkler System Maintenance A sprinkler system has to be tested and maintained to ensure that it will perform in an emergency situation. Therefore regulators and insurers will require that sprinkler systems are regularly tested and maintained for life safety, property protection and business interruption purposes. We work closely with our customers to provide maintenance agreements that give the right balance between the minimum requirements and best engineering practice. This enables accurate budgeting and minimises the chances of unplanned costs for emergency call-outs and component repairs and replacements.

21 OTHER SERVICES Fire Door Repairs Fire Stopping Replacement of intumescent strips to fire doors Fire stopping prevents the spread of fire and smoke is a regular finding of many a Fire Risk through fire-rated compartment walls and floors. The Assessment and we will attend site to ascertain fire stopping allows occupants to evacuate the our clients requirements as and when required building safely and slows down the spread of fire to give quotations for repairs and then to carry through the building for up to 4 hours. out the works. Often we come across buildings where the fire There is a legal requirement under the stopping has been breached and is in need of repair, Regulatory Reform (Fire safety) Order that fire again we visit site to advise on requirements and doors are subject to a suitable system of then provide a quotation for repair. maintenance and are maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair. The responsibilities of Landlords and building managers are clear and failure to comply with this regulation may result in prosecution and expensive fines not to mention, in severe cases, imprisonment.

22 ANCILLARIES We offer a range of goods that run alongside the core products and services that we offer, these are all available from us directly. Please just contact us for a quotation and we can assist. Please see below for those products available. Diagrammatical zone charts: According to BS5839 it is important to ensure that a suitable zone plan is provided adjacent to the fire alarm control panel and it should be a diagrammatic representation of the building. Once Fire FM are provided with a drawing of your premises we can provide a quotation to supply a diagrammatic zone chart to your reception. Fire Documentation Boxes: To store all records relevant to your building in accordance with the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. Dorguards: Fire Door Retainers that can improve access in your premises and ensure your doors close when the fire alarm sounds. Exterior Extinguisher Boxes: Protects your extinguisher from rusting if there is a need to situate some outside. Fire Warden Identification: Armbands and jackets to ensure that the fire warden can be identified in the event of fire alarm activation and building evacuation. Call Point Covers: A range of alarmed call point covers for sites where false or malicious activations might occur. Fire extinguisher stands: To site your extinguishers when they cannot be wall mounted. The above list is a small example of the products we can supply. If you cannot see what you require, please contact us and we will attempt to meet your requirements.

23 CONTACT US We hope our brochure has given you an understanding of who Fire FM are, what we do and how we operate, our ultimate aim is to give our customers a service that we can be proud of and our customers can enjoy. Below is a number of ways you can contact us; CONTACT US Fire Facilities Management Ltd Unit 25 Apex Business Centre Boscombe Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 4SB info@firefm.com fire-facilities-management-ltd

24 CONTACT US Fire Facilities Management Ltd Unit 25 Apex Business Centre Boscombe Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 4SB fire-facilities-management-ltd /