ADT Fire and Security News

ADT Commercial, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire, life safety, and guarding services in the U.S., has launched the redesign, rebrand and user experience transformation of its customer engagement platform to Everon (formerly eSuite). The development of the modernized Everon platform was driven by years of direct customer feedback to provide a more intuitive, user-friendly experience that boasts a host of new features, system efficiencies, mobile...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2021 Annual Fire Service Achievement Awards. NVFC’s awards recipients Theodore Schroll Jr. will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by ADT, Robert James will receive the Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Health and Wellness Leadership Award, co-sponsored by VFIS and Ward Diesel Filter Systems, Paige Davis will receive the Junior Firefighter of the Year Award, sponsored by California Casualty, and t...

Campus-style and multifamily building complexes require advanced IT networking designs that challenge fire safety practices in new ways. In connecting to outside networks, up-to-date fire safety panels should utilize modular architectures that incorporate advances in network configuration, audio, survivability, and cybersecurity while supporting a variety of flexible network topologies such as mesh, star, and hybrid – all while complying with the latest codes and standards. In conjunction...

With commercial fires up 46% during lockdown, it’s crucial to understand and become more aware of the damage fire risks can have on a business when left undetected and unresolved. Fires can be a devastating experience for all, resulting in irreversible physical damage and, arguably more importantly, the unseen destruction of jobs, livelihoods, families and homes. While the risk of fire can never be completely eradicated, there are things you can do to help minimize the problem. More...

The majority of fires within the UK take place within the home; with that in mind, it is highly advisable to regularly update and practice exit strategies in the event of an emergency. In order to raise awareness of fire safety in our communities, it’s important to be clear on what the most common causes of household fires are. Electrical appliances Electrical items are a major culprit of home fires. This can easily be avoided by ensuring a PAT test is carried out each year. It’s...

ADT Inc., the provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation solutions in the United States and Canada, announced a $100,000 contribution to the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to help raise awareness for recruitment of volunteer firefighters. “Emergency calls have more than tripled over the past few decades and volunteer firefighters are needed to meet the increasing call volume and demand,” said Heather Schafer, CEO, NVFC. “We are grateful...

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., Amityville, New York, announces the appointment of Tanner Lockard, as new Regional Sales Manager, reporting to Napco SRVP, Northern Region, Dave Sheffey. Tanner joins Napco's sales team, with years of security industry experience, most recently in channel sales/distribution, Dave Sheffey said, "Tanner's joining Napco at a great time, with our recent introductions of StarLink Connect Cell/IP Connected Home Hub & iBridge Touch Touchscreens, both with bus-bas...

The newest addition to the Center Parcs family is being protected by the latest MxPro 5 panels from Advanced Industry-leading intelligent fire systems manufacturer Advanced, has been chosen to provide protective panels for a major new Center Parcs UK short break Village. The newest addition to the Center Parcs family, in Bedfordshire, called Woburn Forest is a 362-acre, £250 million development and is being protected by the latest MxPro 5 panels from Advanced. One of t...

FP PLUS uses an enhanced Insudite, unique to Prysmian, which provides a tough, damage resistant insulation Approximately 8000m of Prysmian’s FP PLUS fire resistant cable has been specified and installed to facilitate the new upgraded fire alarm systems in Darlington Memorial Hospital. Darlington Memorial Hospital is a high rise structure consisting of eighteen wards and provides acute hospital services to the people of south west Durham. The existing fire detection...

FireVu offers Video Smoke Detection technology solutions for the early detection and prevention of fires Mark Tansey has joined FireVu, an innovator in Video Smoke Detection, as a new business development manager. Tansey joins from wireless fire solutions supplier Sterling Safety Systems where he was UK sales manager. Tansey’s extensive fire detection industry experience includes a number of long-term business development industry positions at ADT, Romec Services, TFS...

ADT won the tender with a CEM AC2000 integrated access control, security management system  ADT Fire & Security, the UK’s leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, recently announced its selection as the security provider for the new Aberdeen Emergency Care Centre.  ADT won the competitive tender with a CEM AC2000 integrated access control, security management system (SMS); custom designed to secure the 400 doors throughout the premises....

ADT received the awards for its strategic investment in its stat-of-the-art Customer Service Centre ADT Fire & Security, Europe’s leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, has announced that it has received the prestigious Ska Gold environmental accreditation award for its strategic investment in its state-of-the-art Customer Service Centre on New York Street in Manchester. This recognition will be the first rating of its kind in the Northern regio...

The security industry recognises ADT Fire & Security as a European leader ADT’s innovative HR strategy is recognised in the security industry as model for successful employee relations ADT Fire & Security, Europe’s leading provider of fire and security solutions, has received a prestigious “Inspiration in HR Award” from specialist security recruiters SSR® Personnel at the 2011 Security Excellence Awards.  This award commends ADT’...

ADT specialise in electronic fire and security solutions ADT helps preserve one of Europe’s most historic ships with the installation of a wireless radio fire system.ADT Fire & Security, Europe’s leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, has formed a partnership with the Dundee Heritage Trust to help protect one Europe’s uniquely designed vessels.  The RRS Discovery was declared one of the most important historic ships in the United...

David will be contributing to business strategies for expanding ADT operations in the UK and Ireland ADT Fire & Security has announced the appointment of David Myers as Regional Managing Director (RMD) for the UK south region, working with and reporting directly to Andy Ellis, Managing Director, UK & Ireland. David joins ADT with extensive experience gained at a high level across EMEA in the technology space. This has provided an excellent backdrop for his new rol...

ADT a leader in fire and security products has got a new MD Andy Ellis Mr. Ellis joined the industry as an engineer in 1984 and has risen through ADT by excelling in a number of roles of increasing responsibility across ADT’s UK and European region businesses. ADT Fire and Security, a Tyco International company, announced the appointment of Andy Ellis as Managing Director of ADT UK and Ireland, the region’s leading provider of electronic protection services for h...