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 A.P.E Fire & Security is currently recruiting for highly talented Installation Engineers to join its team. Based in Bristol and across the South West, A.P.E Fire & Security design, install and maintain innovative fire and security systems for many establishments. The successful candidates will become a key part of the team, installing various high-quality security systems and devices. Immediate start required.

The number one reason to install a fire alarm is to make the building safe for your employees, customers, and tenants. A combination of smoke and heat detectors, sounders, and visual indication provide automatic detection and alert building occupants of a fire, giving them ample time to evacuate in an orderly fashion. While sounders and visual indication don’t actively put out fires, they alert the people in the property who can contact the fire services. Monitoring fire alarm systems aut...

An Emergency Voice Communication (EVC) system provides two-way communication between the emergency services, principally the fire service, and those people inside a building who need to be evacuated but are unable to immediately leave. The reason for this could be because they are handicapped, suffering from an injury that impairs their movement, pregnant, or are in a building that requires a phased evacuation. In the event of a fire, people in this position should know to make their way to an...

The safety of a building is something that simply mustn’t be overlooked. Ensuring that everyone within the facility is safe at all times should be a top priority for all organizations. Fire poses a real threat to buildings of all shapes and sizes. Data from the UK government shows that more than 167,000 fires in England were attended to by the fire and rescue services in 2017/18, 74,000 of which were primary fires. This resulted in 334 fire-related fatalities. It’s therefore absolu...

UK crime statistics are published annually by the Office for National Statistics and are open to public to assess the state of crime in the country. These statistics can be used to see trends in the country’s crime rates. The statistics used in this article can be found published by the Office for National Statistics for the year ending in September 2019. Burglary Statistics UK The Burglary Statistics UK feature: Vehicle Offences: Duing the year September 2018-2019 the UK Police Forc...

A.P.E Fire & Security, is committed to ensuring that the security of property is never compromised. For over 40 years, the company has been providing industry-renowned fire alarms, CCTV systems, biometric devices, and other fire and security systems to clients across the UK. The specialist services have achieved a wealth of certifications since the company has started in 1977, helping to reassure its clients that their property is in the safe hands of experienced and reputable security expe...

A.P.E Fire & Security offers maintenance and servicing agreements to anyone who they have installed a system for. Fire, intruder, CCTV, and access control are all systems that can maintain the fire and security system. Servicing the system regularly will elongate its lifespan and also, potentially reduce the overall cost of the system. Finding an issue with the system early means that parts can be fixed or replaced without having to replace the entire system. Replacing the entire system T...

Having the right fire alarm system installed could not only prevent serious damage to a property, but it could also save lives. In this guide, they discuss the various fire alarm systems suited to office environments. As a business owner or office manager, the priority is the safety of the staff and visitors to the office. With the amount of electrical equipment in offices, it is essential that users have installed an adequate fire alarm system. Good Fire Alarm System Why it is Important to h...

Shoplifting is the most commonly recognized security problem in retail. Crime statistics indicate there were 382,000 incidents of shoplifting in 2018 and there has been a steady rise in the number since 2013. Most thefts occur during busy shopping days and hours. Shop staff is usually too busy serving honest customers to recognize and deter the shoplifter. So, how can retail spaces improve their security to prevent potential theft and break-ins? CCTV Installing a retail store security device,...

An intercom system allows personal contact with visitors without the need to physically answer the door. They also provide a sense of security by allowing homeowners and building occupants to determine who’s at the door before letting them in. An intercom, talkback, or door phone is a stand-alone voice communication system for use within a building or small collection of buildings, functioning independently of the public telephone network. Most intercom systems are stationary and fixed to...

Whether users are new homeowners or have recently acquired new business premises, a prime concern will be how to keep their property safe. And of course, it’s not just the building and its contents that APE is thinking about; keeping the family and employees safe is going to be a top priority too. Functioning alarm system With research amongst previously convicted burglars indicating that they are least likely to target a property they immediately see to be protected by a fully functioni...

A new data privacy law, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is being introduced. It is relevant to any organization that has dealings with the data of persons in the European Economic Area (EEA). As a result, APE Fire & Security is publishing a new Privacy Notice to make it easier for users to find out how it uses and protects users' data. GDPR The Privacy Notice provides additional information about what APE Fire & Security does and sets out the rights in line with the Gen...

Coronavirus was first discovered in 2019, it has since spread across the globe. It is believed to be transmitted in a similar manner to the normal flu/cold virus. APE takes very seriously the safety and welfare of all its staff, and any clients that they may come into contact with and consequently they move swiftly to maintain everybody’s safety. No member of APE staff will knowingly be sent to any client site if the staff member is infected with a virus. Self-Isolation procedure If a m...

Whilst many people take the time and money to secure their home and garages, many people forget about the security of their sheds or outer buildings. Sheds often hold a large amount of garden tools and machinery and can therefore be an easy target for intruders should they want to steal something. The positioning of the shed or outer building should be away from view of a street or road. This makes it easy for intruders to get a good look at the building before even having to enter the premises...

During these years, lots of additional safety measures have been installed in most workplaces. Whether this is in shops, warehouses, or offices, everyone is having to take extra precautions to stay safe from the virus. Fire risk assessments are vital for every business’ safety and there are laws to ensure a safe working environment for all. These laws and procedures are in place to keep staff safe and reduce the impact that a potential fire may have on a business’ stock, equipment,...

Users are aware of the Grenfell Tower incident which happened 4 years ago. Grenfell Tower was situated in North Kensington, London, and contained 129 apartments and housing up to 600 people. In June 2017, a fire rapidly spread throughout this 24-storey flat, killing over 70 people and physically injuring 70 more, due to the unsafe and extremely combustible cladding on the outside of the building. The building was burning for over 60 hours before being fully extinguished and was the biggest resi...

How to act in the event of a fire is extremely important knowledge for employees. The actions of a person are likely to impact colleagues around them. Fire safety training is important to ensure everyone knows what to do in an emergency. Not only should it be done for the safety of the workforce, but it is also the law. Here they are going to discuss what users need to know about basic fire safety training. What does the workforce need to know about fire safety? Preventing fires, fire escape ro...

Fire alarms are installed and work to save lives. These alarm systems work to detect early signs of fire and alerts occupants, allowing everyone in the building to evacuate the property and contact the emergency services. There is a wide variety of fire detection systems on the market, each can vary hugely in technology and what locations they are most suitable for. Here they are going to briefly go through how some fire alarm works which may help the users understand why some system are more s...

Fire protection and alarm systems are highly important aspects of many business premises. Whether a business requires monitored fire alarm systems or upgraded fire alarm systems, there are several benefits to installing state-of-the-art as well as monitored systems. Having a fully functioning fire alarm system is a legal requirement for businesses and if users have any questions about their legal requirements in terms of fire safety, a fire safety consultation or assessment is highly recommende...

CCTV Systems offer a wide range of benefits for domestic and commercial users. Whether users are monitoring the CCTV system personally or want to arrange for a monitored system, many benefits are associated with installing a CCTV system. From creating a deterrent that keeps would-be thieves and burglars away from targeting a property or business premises to protecting staff as well as the assets from theft or other situations, CCTV systems are highly valuable as a security system for the proper...

While studies show that it is likely that a second burglary can occur after an initial break-in, many people are slow to act in securing their home, after a burglary. This leaves opportunities open for the intruder to return with much more knowledge about the property. The intruder will already know easy entrance and exit points, the floor plan and if they are smart enough, they will wait until all the things that have originally been taken are replaced. The replacement of these stolen items wi...

The purpose of a panic alarm is to allow a person in distress to silently and quickly call for help in the event of an emergency. Panic alarms may also be known as ‘hold-up alarms’ or ‘Panic buttons.’ When it may be unsafe to call for help, i.e picking up the phone and calling for help, panic buttons can be a safe and easy solution. These solutions can work great in banks, reception areas, and shops where there is public access. It can mean if someone threatening enters...

Thermal imaging technology can be used for a range of different purposes. Thermal imaging cameras can have a range of uses and formats for detecting different temperatures.  These cameras work by combining heat sensors and a specially adapted lens. This allows the user to efficiently identify regions of excessive temperature.  How do they work? Any object with a temperature above absolute zero will emit a detectable amount of infrared radiation Cameras must be fitted with a lens th...

APE Fire & Security states that businesses can employ security guards to patrol the premises, outside of business hours, in order to keep the premises secure. While many organizations and companies may see this as the perfect security solution, there are alternative options out there, to cater to varying needs. The benefits of Manned Security Visual deterrent Criminals are most often opportunists. When they see sites without visible security, they are more likely to take the risk and...

After spending a large amount of the year 2020 and first half of 2021 confined in homes, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is safe to say that there are lots of people who are excited to get back out into the world. As lockdown restrictions are easing and things begin to open again, it is important that everyone knows how to keep their homes safe, in the return to normality. APE Fire & Security have put together a quick list of things that residents can do to secure their homes: Do not l...

The kids are due back at school which means the long haul of home-schooling is over. Although many people may be still working from home which means their children will not need to unlock or lock the house by themselves, some kids will. It might be the kids have just got their own house key or they might be used to staying at home alone after school. Either way, it is worth reminding kids about basic home security so everyone can feel and keep safe. Here are 3 tips to help kids to keep home se...

As the property market has increased many people are turning to live in flats and apartments as a more affordable option. Whilst there are many benefits to living in this sort of dwelling, there are also many things that need to be considered. One of the biggest considerations is security. With communal entrances and corridors, there are plenty of opportunities for burglars to look for easy pickings. Here in this blog, we are going to discuss how users can increase the level of security in flat...

Most types of professionally installed security systems can be monitored, and they can all bring different benefits. The idea of the monitoring on the alarm is that when it is triggered, whether an intruder or fire alarm system, it immediately notifies a monitoring center. This means there is always someone watching over users' home, whether users are home or not. Whether users have an existing monitored alarm or would like to upgrade their current system to monitored, in this article, APE disc...

When discussing fire alarm systems in business premises, it is always centered around the safety of workers in the building. Of course, the safety of everyone, customers, or staff, is extremely important but what effects can fire have on a business’s site? When a fire strikes commercial property the effects can be devastating. This can cause considerable issues to a business, including immense issues to the running of the business. Fire Risk Assessments Checking with users' insurance co...

There are many things to think about before deciding to install a user's home fire and security system.  How to Know Which System To Use? The internet can be very helpful when looking for a system however, there are so many different systems and combinations of equipment available on the market it is hard to determine which is most suitable for a user.  Fire alarms are a common system that people install themselves at home. For a simple wireless smoke detector, there is a very limit...