02Apr
23Mar
What should you consider when choosing a nurse call system?
There will always be situations in hospitals, care homes and assisted living accommodation where patients or residents need help. Whether it’s an emergency situation or a routine request for assistance, nurse call systems enable that help to be summoned quickly. A nurse call system can...
01Mar
Is it time you reviewed your access control arrangements?
Have you reviewed your current access control arrangements recently? Many businesses use the same access control system for years and it’s always worth periodically taking stock of just how effective it continues to be for a business or organisation that is very likely to have...
28Feb
Growing fire and security firm expands into Manchester
An IT and engineering professional with international experience has become the manager of a fire and security company's new Manchester branch. Manchester Branch Director Salim Iqbal (left) with Managing Director Steve Jackson (right) Mohammad Salim Iqbal, 30, is heading up Jackson Fire & Security’s expansion into Manchester...
27Feb
Spate of commercial fires keeps Manchester’s Fire service busy
February’s been a busy month for Greater Manchester’s Fire and Rescue service tackling fires in commercial premises. It started with the service assisting their Lancashire colleagues with a ferocious blaze in Adlington, near Chorley. In total, more than 100 firefighters had to be drafted in...
15Feb
Jackson Fire & Security launch first Siemens Welsh voice evacuation sounders
Mold-based Jackson Fire & Security have combined with fire alarm manufacturers Siemens to introduce their first Welsh language voice evacuation sounders. Siemens already had 15 languages integrated into the voice sounder beacons, but Jackson Fire & Security identified the importance of offering the Welsh language as...
13Feb
How often should you test emergency lights?
When your usual power supply fails due to a situation like a fire or power cut, emergency lighting is designed to come on automatically to provide immediate illumination. While it has several vital roles to play during an emergency, its main role is to avoid...
18Dec
Ryan joins expanding engineering team in Yorkshire
Ryan Storey is the latest new starter to join our engineering team in Yorkshire, and is already enjoying the fast-paced nature of the role. Ryan, aged 24 from Pontefract, has taken up a position as fire and security engineer at our Leeds branch. He has previously spent...
14Dec
Will your workplace be secure this Christmas?
It’s well known that in the lead-up to Christmas, homeowners face an increased risk of burglary. But what about businesses? It’s certainly a challenging time for retailers due to rising levels of shoplifting in the run up to Christmas. But they aren’t the only ones...
29Nov