Introducing the FireAngel Pro Installer Network

The fire safety landscape is shifting. With increasing scrutiny on competency, stricter compliance requirements and rising expectations from landlords, local authorities and homeowners, electrical contractors can no longer rely on outdated processes or informal knowledge. The sector is moving rapidly, and installers who fail to keep pace risk falling behind, ensuring compliance remains key. To […]

Introducing Espire’s Optical Smoke Alarms from ESP

ESP, a UK fire and security product specialist and part of the Scolmore Group, continues to lead the way in fire and safety technology with its Espire Optical Smoke Alarm. Designed to deliver fast and reliable detection of slow, smouldering fires, the Optical Smoke Alarm is part of the comprehensive range of Espire high performance […]

BSI publishes revised standard on emergency lighting systems

Revised guidance on the design, installation, and application of emergency lighting systems has been published by BSI, the UK’s national standards body. The updated, fully revised standard, Emergency lighting – Part 1: Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises (BS 5266-1:2025), aims to promote wider understanding of the different types of emergency lighting […]

Advanced’s fire protection installed in Canterbury Student Village

Fire protection solutions manufacturer Advanced has supplied new intelligent fire panels for student accommodation in Kent as part of a £3.5 million project to upgrade fire safety systems at Cloud Student Homes’ Canterbury Student Village. The installation replaces existing panels across several occupied buildings, requiring the previous system to remain active throughout the work to […]

ESP launches Espire Alarm Finder tool

ESP, a UK fire and security product specialist and part of the Scolmore Group, has introduced the Espire Alarm Finder, an online tool designed to help homeowners, landlords, and businesses select the most suitable smoke, heat, or carbon monoxide alarms for their properties. Available on the Espire website, the tool offers tailored recommendations based on […]

Hanwha Vision unveils bi-spectrum cameras for early fire detection

Hanwha Vision, a South Korean security and surveillance products company, has introduced a new line of bi-spectrum early fire detection cameras that combine dual thermal radiometry and visible imaging lenses to support advanced fire detection, temperature monitoring, and continuous surveillance. Developed for use in critical environments such as electric vehicle charging stations, industrial facilities, and […]

ESP launches Espire mobile showroom for CPD training

ESP, a UK fire and security product specialist and part of the Scolmore Group, has launched a custom-designed mobile showroom to support training and awareness around fire and safety alarm systems. The Espire mobile showroom will tour the UK, providing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions on BS 5839-6, the British Standard for fire detection and […]

Espire dual sensor smoke and heat alarms from ESP

Advanced fire safety is central to the Espire dual Smoke and Heat Alarm models from ESP, combining the benefits of both optical and heat detection in one compact unit for maximum safety coverage. Designed to respond to a wide range of fire types – from fast-flaming to slow-smouldering – the Espire Smoke and Heat Alarms use […]

AEI Cables warns that safety must be the priority

Specialist cable supplier AEI Cables is warning that quality and safety must still be the priority for the supply chain during the current challenging economic environment. The company is highlighting the need for the use of Category 3 fire performance cables which are designed to withstand heat and flames for up to 120 minutes, helping […]

Feature – Bridging the gap in fire and CO safety

With regulations evolving and expectations rising, electrical contractors are under pressure to deliver alarm systems that go beyond compliance and provide genuine protection. Geraint Edwards from FireAngel explains how hybrid fire and carbon monoxide (CO) systems, combining mains-powered reliability with battery-powered flexibility, are raising safety standards across housing, while also supporting faster, more efficient installations. […]