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FireCARE - the missing link in your fire safety strategy

FireCARE - the missing link in your fire safety strategy

FireCARE - the missing link in your fire safety strategy

Product catalog summary
Introduction
FireCARE is a fire alarm monitoring service designed to enhance fire safety strategies by providing early warning and immediate response capabilities. The document highlights the importance of such systems in preventing the devastating effects of fires, particularly those caused by arson.

Fire Statistics and Impact
Arson is a significant cause of major fires in the UK, with 2,100 attacks weekly, resulting in substantial financial losses and damages. The Home Office estimates the cost of arson to the economy at £2.2 billion annually, with total fire-related costs reaching £6.6 billion.

British Standards Revision
In 2002, British Standards (BS 5839) were revised to recommend that fire detection and alarm systems for property protection should include automatic transmission to an alarm receiving center. This is crucial as 67% of major fires occur when buildings are unoccupied.

FireCARE Service Overview
Chubb's FireCARE connects fire detection systems to an alarm-receiving center, ensuring rapid response from fire services. The service uses BT redcare, eliminating the need for a dedicated phone line, and can be set up on existing lines with minimal adjustments.

Case Studies
Several case studies illustrate the effectiveness of FireCARE in mitigating fire damage. In one instance, a school without an automatic detection system suffered extensive damage, while a factory with FireCARE experienced minimal impact due to prompt fire service intervention.

Common Questions
The document addresses common concerns about FireCARE, emphasizing its necessity even in staffed premises and clarifying technical requirements for phone lines and system integration.

Conclusion
FireCARE provides a critical link in fire safety strategies, ensuring rapid detection and response to fires, thereby protecting lives, property, and business continuity.
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in association with rGQCBTG FireCARE - the missing link in your fire safety strategy A UTC Fire & Security Company

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Fire Alarm Monitoring FireCARE - because fighting fires isn't a 9 to 5 business 67% of all major fires occur at times when buildings are closed or unoccupied - after 6pm. If your automatic fire detection and alarm system is not monitored by an alarm receiving centre, then vital minutes can pass before a ringing bell gets noticed, if at all. This missing link means that what may start as a minor fire could turn in to a major disaster before help arrives. Fire acts fast...so does FireCARE Chubb's fire alarm monitoring service, FireCARE, connects your automatic fire detection system to our alarm-receiving...

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FireCARE A tale of three fires At 0518 on 24 February 2005 a call was received to a Primary School in Oxfordshire. Three rescue pumps were dispatched and flames could be seen by the responding crews some distance from the village. At 0550 a message “make pumps 5 – school well alight” was sent and prompt offensive fire fighting prevented any fire spread into the newly built part of the school which was due to be officially handed over to the The school did not benefit from an automatic detection system, and the call was received from a neighbour only once the roof was well alight. A large part...

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Some Common Questions Answered Why do I need FireCARE Fire Alarm Monitoring? Fires often start after normal working hours, and if your premises are unattended, vital minutes can pass before a ringing bell gets noticed, and even if it was heard, would you be confident a passer by would react accordingly and call the appropriate services? With FireCARE, a fire alert will be on its way to a central monitoring station within seconds enabling them to summon the required help immediately. There is always someone on my site 24 hours a day to raise an alarm, so is it necessary? During the panic that...

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