Why You Should Hire a Professional Fire Safety and Security Company
Looking for someone to install or update the fire alarm systems at your business premises? For the best level of protection, choose a BAFE-accredited professional fire safety and security company.
Whether you manage an office block, warehouse, hospital or residential building, ensuring your business is safe from the risk of fire should be your priority from day one. It’s not only essential for complying with safety regulations, but it also means your employees, customers and property are protected. Properly installed and maintained fire protection systems will safeguard your business when it matters most.
Top reasons why a professional fire safety and security company is the best option for the job
Unrivalled Expertise and Experience
When hiring a professional for your fire safety solutions, finding a company that specialises in fire safety is crucial. Choose a company that’s 3rd party BAFE accredited with a workforce of fully qualified fire alarm engineers.
A professional fire safety company will be able to carry out a fire risk assessment for your business to identify fire hazards and determine which fire safety measures and policies you specifically need. They’ll then go on to design, install and maintain your tailored fire protection systems, including everything from fire alarms to extinguishers and emergency lighting.
Reliable Understanding of Fire Safety Compliance
At the end of the day, nothing beats an expert’s advice, particularly when navigating the minefield that is fire safety regulation. The standards are ever-changing and differ depending on your type of business and property. Luckily, professional fire safety companies stay up-to-date with the regulations, such as The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and can advise you on how to make sure your business is fully compliant.
Having a fire safety company by your side can save you the risk of hefty fines and even legal action, as well as ensuring you’re ticking all the boxes to remain covered by your insurance.
It’s Cost Effective
Yes, a professional fire safety company might seem like a big upfront cost that you could get cheaper elsewhere. But actually, if you run the numbers we’re sure you’ll end up being better off in the long run.
For a start, a fire can cause devastating damage to your property and lead to substantial repair costs, which a fire safety company could help prevent in the first place. And also, ensuring your fire safety systems are correctly installed and maintained will cut the costs of reactive work and potential business downtime.
Need help with the upfront expenses? At Midland Fire, we partner with Complete Leasing Solutions, offering finance options to make protecting your business more affordable.
Regular Maintenance and Inspections
We’ve mentioned maintenance already, but it’s so important that it really does need a whole paragraph dedicated to it. Because what’s the use of a fire safety system if it doesn’t work properly? Without regular maintenance, your system could be ineffective, non-compliant and could unexpectedly fail, letting you down when you need it most. Plus, it’s a legal requirement that you keep your fire alarm systems well maintained.
Planned preventative maintenance means you stay on top of the situation, avoiding the risk of more costly repairs and helping to extend the lifespan of your fire safety equipment. Regular inspections also mean less false alarms and the resulting loss of business time. A fire protection company can provide testing and servicing, as well as advice on how often each piece of equipment needs a check.
24/7 Monitoring and Security Service Options
It’s also important to take into account the additional services that a professional fire safety company has to offer. Many can provide round-the-clock monitoring of your fire protection systems for example, meaning you are fully covered and alerted at the first sign of danger.
At Midland Fire, we also offer a range of security systems, including CCTV, commercial intruder alarms and door access systems. That’s if you want an extra layer of protection for your business and property, helping you cover all bases.
That All-Important Peace of Mind
Hiring a professional fire safety company will ultimately leave you safe in the knowledge that your business, staff and property are secure and the safest they can possibly be. Your contractor will offer support whenever you need it, as well as training for employees so everyone knows exactly what to do in the event of an emergency.
Why Choose Midland Fire for Your Business’s Fire Safety Needs?
We are a BAFE-accredited fire safety contractor specialised in fire safety and security systems. Our friendly team of qualified fire alarm engineers are experienced in working with companies of all shapes and sizes, offering bespoke system design, install and maintenance. Explore our full range of services here.
- 25 years of experience
We’ve been protecting people and businesses since 1999. - Expert engineers
Each of our 30 engineers is a time served electrician and a fully qualified fire alarm engineer. - Full support from start to finish
We’ll effectively manage each stage of your project from consultation and design to installation, certification and maintenance. - Quality products
Midland Fire only supplies products from reputable brands that we know will future proof your business.
Our Recent Projects
Don’t just take our word for it. Here are some of our recent commercial projects:
Lavender Lodge Nursing Home – Our team fully replaced the care home’s fire alarm system and provided protection to those who need it most in our community.
The University of Birmingham – Midland Fire are contracted for the ongoing maintenance of the university’s emergency lighting system.
Walkers Snack Foods – We installed a brand new fire alarm system at the world’s largest crisp factory.
Ready to become our next case study? Protect your business, employees and property by hiring a professional fire safety company. Contact Midland Fire today for expert fire protection services, compliance support and a free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I hire a professional fire safety company?
For all the reasons above! A fire safety company provides expert guidance, ensures regulatory compliance and offers regular maintenance to protect your business from fire risks.
How often should fire safety equipment be inspected?
Fire safety equipment should be inspected regularly. To keep your property and staff safe, you should test your fire alarms weekly and carry out a full system inspection at least twice a year as per the BS 5839 standards. Check out our planned preventative maintenance packages.
Can fire safety companies provide 24/7 monitoring?
Yes, many fire safety companies offer 24/7 monitoring of fire protection systems, ensuring immediate response in case of emergencies.
