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Advanced, a pioneer in fire safety solutions is proud to announce that it has been named ‘Fire Safety Manufacturer of the Year’ and ‘ESG Company of the Year (Turnover over £10M)’ at the 2024 Fire & Security Matters Awards (FSM Awards). These awards underscore Advanced’s unwavering commitment to fire safety innovation and sustainable business practices. AdvancedLive The judges commended Advanced for its “ground-breaking platform [AdvancedLive] and a clear commitment to safety and sustainability, backed by strong testimonials and market differentiation.” They noted the company’s innovative approach and its deep understanding of customer needs and industry trends.  sustainability initiatives Advanced’s sustainability measures include the use of 100% renewable energy at its UK sites, waste minimization In recognizing Advanced as the ESG Company of the Year, the judges highlighted the “impressive scale of [Advanced’s] impact and depth of integration of their sustainability initiatives into their organization, strongly tied to business strategy.”   Advanced’s sustainability measures include the use of 100% renewable energy at its UK sites, waste minimization, fully recyclable packaging, digitization of product manuals, and a 94.5% reduction in delivery emissions to date. The company’s commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2030 further exemplifies its dedication to creating a safer, sustainable future.  recognition in fire and security Antonio Telesca, Managing Director of Advanced, remarked, “These awards are fantastic recognition within the wider fire and security industry of the excellent work we do and the high standards we are achieving – not only with our products and services but also in the increasingly important area of sustainability." "Many congratulations to the Advanced team and sincere thanks to all our customers for continuing to choose Advanced – these awards also reflect the loyalty of our many partners.” awards ceremony The awards ceremony took place at the CBS Arena in Coventry, with over 700 of the industry’s top professionals in attendance. Representing Advanced at the event were Phil Calvey (Regional Sales Manager for the South-West & Midlands), Salvy Vittozzi (Regional Sales Manager for the South-East), Helena Kesar (Operations Manager), and John Newbury (Product Management and Digital Director).

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has supplied intelligent fire panels to residential apartment buildings in Roscam, in County Galway, Ireland. The eight residential apartment blocks in Roscam are now protected by Advanced’s Go, its new-generation, single-loop fire alarm control panel. Fire and security service providers, Securecom Claddagh Ltd, carried out the replacement and upgrade of an aging fire alarm system, installing a Go panel in each of the three-storey apartment blocks. Advanced Fire Panels Go panel was installed near the front door of each building, covering their hallways and landlord areas A Go panel was installed near the front door of each building, covering their hallways and landlord areas. The panels were hard-wire integrated with Apollo detectors and with a CSL fire-specific remote monitoring communication device that communicates to an alarm receiving center, allowing the relevant key holders to be informed when triggered. Securecom Claddagh has been using Advanced fire panels for a number of years in its projects due to their ease of programming and standardization across sites, as well as the panels allowing effective technical phone support from Advanced in the event of a fault or unwanted alarm. Author's Quote Jason Small, Director at Securecom Claddagh said: “Advanced supplies fantastic equipment, which is very reliable and offers the same interface whether installing a Go panel on a small site or using an MxPro 5 fire panel for a larger networked site, such as a hotel or factory.” Go was developed so customers can benefit from the performance, reliability, and flexibility Neil Parkin, Advanced Sales Manager for the North, said: “Our Go fire panel features the same interface as our other Advanced fire panels, which means fire and security providers are familiar with how they work, ensuring quick installation. The Go provides sophisticated Advanced configuration but with a single loop making it ideal for small or standalone projects, like the Roscam apartment buildings, that still want robust fire protection to offer real peace of mind. Go was developed so customers can benefit from the performance, reliability, and flexibility they’ve come to expect from our premium MxPro 5 range, but in a cost-effective, single-loop format for simpler sites where networking’s not needed.” Intuitive New Configuration Software Go is the ideal solution for a wide range of single-panel sites – from restaurants, bars, and guesthouses to small offices, shops, salons, and surgeries. On straightforward jobs, Go’s fuss-free installation and configuration save time and money. However, the new panel also makes light work of more complex sites requiring sophisticated cause-and-effect programming options as well as false alarm management and reduction solutions. Go has been developed with the needs of installers, engineers, and end users firmly in mind. A host of features make Go a breeze to set up. An easy-fit chassis with a unique door design enables fast fitting, while familiar controls and menus mean there’s no lengthy learning curve. Intuitive new configuration software makes programming quicker and easier than ever, and a powerful design checker proves the system will work even before visiting the site. In addition, enhanced diagnostics mean fewer faults, faster fixes, and better long-term performance. Site-Specific Installations Cost efficiencies for customers central to Go’s development, delivering maximum functionality Cost efficiencies for customers have also been central to Go’s development, delivering maximum functionality on a small-site budget. The panel has 15 zonal LEDs as standard for clearer visual indication and BS 5839 compliance without the need to buy a separate LED zone card.  Compatibility with three pioneering detector protocols provides wired and wireless options, as well as greater freedom over design and maintenance provider costs. Further cost savings as well as greater flexibility for site-specific installations are available thanks to a choice of two performance options with different maximum numbers of configurable addresses. Advanced Product Portfolio  As a world pioneer in the development and manufacture of intelligent fire systems, Advanced is committed to creating a safer future. A reputation for performance, quality and ease of use see Advanced products specified in locations around the world, from single-panel installations to large, multi-site networks. The Advanced product portfolio includes complete fire detection systems, multiprotocol fire panels, extinguishing control, false alarm management and reduction solutions as well as emergency lighting. Advanced is owned by FTSE 100 company Halma PLC – a global group of life-saving technology companies with a clear purpose to grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.

From 1 July 2023, the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service is adopting a new ‘Call Challenge’ policy, whereby it will stop attending automatic fire alarm (AFA) call-outs to commercial premises, such as factories, offices, shops, and leisure facilities unless a fire has been confirmed. This policy step-change is to reduce unwanted false fire alarms. False fire alarm systems  Fire alarm systems provide an early warning of fire and are one of the most effective ways to keep people and property safe from fire. But, unfortunately, many fire alarm signals are false triggered by cooking fumes, dust, or lack of maintenance. This means fire crews are called out unnecessarily for unwanted fire alarm signals (UFAS). This policy change has now become necessary, as 98% of alarm activations that the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS) is currently summoned to are false alarms.  Call Challenge Duty holders with responsibility for commercial premises will need to safely investigate a fire alarm before calling 999 As a result of the change, duty holders with responsibility for commercial premises will need to safely investigate a fire alarm before calling 999, as control room operators will ask for confirmation of an actual fire, or signs of fire, before sending the nearest resource. This change however does not apply to sleeping premises, such as hospitals, care homes, hotels, or domestic dwellings. Currently the ‘Call Challenge’ only affects Scotland, but with the heavy cost of false alarms on emergency services’ time being widespread, other areas of the UK may follow suit. Guidance on Safe Investigation of Fire Alarm Signals To accompany these changes, the Fire Industry Association (FIA) has published ‘Guidance on Safe Investigation of Fire Alarm Signals in the Absence of the Fire and Rescue Service’ to assist duty holders investigating fire alarm signals at premises before summoning the SFRS. On page 15 of the guidance, it states that given the new policy 'Duty holders for premises in which people do not sleep should discuss, with their alarm system provider or maintainer and/or any company monitoring their fire alarm system at an ARC, more technologically advanced arrangements.'  Fortunately, there are advanced addressable fire panels available that offer investigation and verification solutions to help combat false alarms. impact on resources False alarms have other detrimental effects too by affecting business continuity and causing alarm complacency" Neil Parkin, Regional Sales Manager (North and Ireland) at Advanced, said, “In the UK, false alarms cost 1 billion pounds a year, with, annual false alarms in Scotland representing approximately 57,000 unnecessary blue-light journeys for the SFRS alone." He adds, "These unnecessary callouts have an impact on resources available to attend real fires and the time available for fire crews to undertake other valuable work. False alarms have other detrimental effects too by affecting business continuity and causing alarm complacency which can put lives at risk in real fire situations.” Addressable fire panels  Neil Parkin continues, “However, there are technologically advanced solutions available to help. The latest addressable fire panels feature false alarm management capability such as our AlarmCalm software, available as standard on our MxPro 5 and Go ranges of addressable panels." He adds, "AlarmCalm delivers unprecedented control of verification and investigation delays – substantially reducing the risk of false alarms and giving duty holders peace of mind.” fire risk assessment The design and planning of effective false alarm management start with the fire risk assessment and the specification of a fire system that can cope with the demands that will be placed upon it. Advanced’s technology, AlarmCalm, allows total control and configurability of the false alarm strategy across any site. Lines of Defense  The first is based on detector technology, which functions by screening false signals in the detector heads themselves Fire systems offer two lines of defense against the false alarm issue. The first is based on detector technology, which functions by screening false signals in the detector heads themselves. The second focuses on the fire panel, analyzing the signals received from sensors and interpreting this information to determine if the fire signal is real before taking further action.  Many forward-looking manufacturers, including Advanced, are bringing these approaches together to combat false alarms from multiple directions. flexibility Advanced provides ultimate flexibility in false alarm management, thanks to its unique approach to programming cause and effect. By dividing sites up into virtual false alarm ‘building areas’ independent of fire zones, users gain more precise control of false alarm management and reduction strategies that exactly fit the needs of each part of a building. Virtual building areas can cover multiple zones, partial zones, or even single points for the precise application of false alarm strategies based on risk per area.  AlarmCalm Alarm verification is used to automatically check if an activated device is genuine before a fire condition is displayed AlarmCalm comes with both alarm verification and alarm investigation options, often referred to as Type A, B, or C dependencies in line with EN54-2, section 7.12. Alarm verification is used to automatically check if an activated device is genuine before a fire condition is displayed on the panel. This is ideal for when the designated responsible person is not available on site.  Here the system will work independently and can verify the alarm without human input. The system is flexible, accommodating many timing options and scenarios. This reduces false alarms since the verification delays checking whether there is a genuine reason for the alarm to activate before the signal is latched onto the fire panel. Investigation delays AlarmCalm also features investigation delays which allow an occupant to physically check if an activated device is genuine after a fire condition is displayed on the panel. This option is ideal when there is a responsible person on site. Human input brings certainty in identifying the cause of the alarm. Performance, quality, and ease As a pioneer in the development and manufacture of intelligent fire systems, Advanced is committed to creating a safer future. A reputation for performance, quality, and ease of use see Advanced products specified in locations around the world, from single-panel installations to large, multi-site networks. The Advanced product portfolio includes complete fire detection systems, multiprotocol fire panels, extinguishing control, fire paging, false alarm management, and reduction solutions as well as emergency lighting. Advanced is owned by FTSE 100 company Halma PLC – a global group of life-saving technology companies with a clear purpose to grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.