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Accreditations in FIRE safety

Fire Protection Association

As fire safety experts, they have an unrivalled reputation for quality and expertise in all aspects of fire protection including research, consultancy, training, publications, risk surveying and auditing. All their services are central to the reputation they’ve built amongst their memberships and advocates who trust their expertise.

Fire Industry Association

The FIA is the largest fire protection trade association in the UK with 1000+ members. They are a not-for-profit organisation and a major provider of fire safety training. Their objective is to promote, improve and perfect fire protection methods, devices, services and apparatus. They achieve this through the representation of their members, providing technical support, guidance and opportunities for professional advancement through education and appropriate regulation.

BAFE

Qualified for servicing fire extinguishers in accordance with BS 5306 Parts 3 and 8. The BAFE Fire Extinguisher Technician Diploma was awarded to Stuart Wright who met all of the demands of the BAFE SP101 Competency of Portable Fire Extinguisher organisations and Technicians Scheme.

Fire Industry Qualifications

Fire Protection Association – Member
Fire Industry Association – Member
Fire Risk Assessor - Hampshire Police
Vulcan Fire – Fire Manager
Vulcan Fire – Advanced Fire Risk Assessor
ATC – Fire Safety
NICEIC – Fire Systems Maintenance
NICEIC – Emergency Lighting Maintenance
MOD - Advanced Ships Fire Fighting
BAFE – Fire Extinguisher Engineer

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Fire Associated Services

Veritech Systems are a manned guarding and electronic solutions company that have our own department which specialises in fire safety. Our current fire safety services include the following:

Timber frame building protection
Temporary alarm systems
Fire Wardens
Fire safety training
Fire extinguisher supply & servicing (serviced by BAFE qualified engineer).

We are members of the Fire Industry Association and the Fire Protection Association. Veritech have a full-time qualified fire risk assessor, manager, firefighter and FPA trainer, responsible for delivering the FPA Fire Warden course at out in-house training facility.

FPA Trained Fire Wardens

A fire warden is a designated person within a building who supports the ongoing management of fire safety, contributing to the safety of staff and the public should a fire evacuation be required. Security Guards are often good choices for this responsibility, trained by Veritech Fire Safety for your site. We believe good fire warden training is based on the following.

A dedicated senior manager responsible for maintaining the credibility of training courses and material
Training courses & material only supplied by industry experts and associations (i.e. NEBOSH, IOSH & FPA)
Classroom training and identification checks to ensure the exams are being taken by the student
Only qualified & experienced fire safety trainers deliver our courses
All exams are managed by a qualified examinations invigilator

Fire risk assessment and survey

A Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) and survey are essential components of fire safety management, helping to identify potential fire hazards and ensuring that appropriate measures are in place to protect people and property. Here's an overview of the key steps involved in conducting a fire risk assessment and survey:

Identify Fire Hazards - Look for heat sources such as electrical equipment, heaters, open flames, and hot surfaces. Identify materials that can burn, such as paper, fabrics, wood, chemicals, and flammable liquids. Consider ventilation systems, open windows, and other ways oxygen might feed a fire.

Identify People at Risk - Consider staff, visitors, contractors, and the public. Pay special attention to those who might need assistance in an emergency, such as elderly people, individuals with disabilities, or children.

Evaluate and Reduce the Risk - Implement measures to prevent the ignition of materials and manage sources of fuel. Check that smoke detectors, alarms, and other fire detection systems are properly installed, functioning, and adequately cover the premises. Ensure that fire extinguishers, sprinklers, fire hoses, and other firefighting tools are available, well-maintained, and accessible. Verify that emergency exits are clear, accessible, properly marked, and well-lit. Ensure there are sufficient escape routes and that everyone knows how to use them.

Review the current fire evacuation plan, ensuring that procedures for raising the alarm, calling the fire brigade, and evacuating the building are clear and known to everyone.

Record all fire hazards, people at risk, and preventive measures taken. This documentation should be comprehensive and available for review by relevant authorities or during inspections.

Ensure that all occupants, especially staff, are trained in fire safety, know the fire procedures, and can use firefighting equipment if needed.

By following these steps, you can significantly reduce the risk of fire and enhance the safety of everyone in the building.

Fire safety and evacuations

Fire safety and evacuation procedures are crucial elements of protecting lives and property in the event of a fire. These protocols are designed to prevent fires from occurring and ensure that everyone in a building can evacuate safely and efficiently if a fire does break out. Here’s a look at fire safety and evacuation procedures:

Fire Safety: Prevention and Preparedness

Fire safety is about creating a safe environment by minimising the risk of fire and ensuring there are protective measures in place to control and extinguish fires if they occur.

Fire Prevention Measures
Limit Fuel Sources
Good Housekeeping
Electrical Safety
Fireproofing and Safety Systems

Fire Detection Systems

Smoke Detectors and Fire Alarm and Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Firefighting Equipment

Fire Extinguishers: Provide appropriately rated fire extinguishers (for example, water, foam, CO2, or dry powder) in accessible locations. Train staff on how to use them.

Fire Blankets: Useful in smothering small fires, especially those related to cooking or electrical fires.

Emergency Lighting and Signage: Ensure that emergency exits are clearly marked with illuminated signs, and that emergency lighting is installed to guide occupants to safety during power outages.

Evacuation Procedures: Ensuring a Safe Exit

A key component of fire safety is ensuring that all building occupants can evacuate quickly and safely during a fire. Effective evacuation procedures are essential to minimise confusion and ensure everyone knows how to leave the building safely.

Creating an Evacuation Plan with: Escape Routes, Multiple Exits, Assembly Points and Evacuation Maps

Fire Drills

Conduct regular fire drills to ensure that all employees and occupants are familiar with the evacuation procedures. These drills should simulate a real fire event to test the response time, identify any bottlenecks in the process, and improve coordination.

After each drill, review the outcomes and make necessary adjustments to the evacuation plan.

Legal Compliance

Many regions have fire safety regulations that require buildings to have proper fire safety measures and evacuation plans in place. Comply with local laws and ensure regular inspections and audits of fire safety systems.

Fire safety and evacuation procedures are critical for minimising the risks associated with fires. By implementing proper fire prevention measures, maintaining fire detection and suppression systems, and preparing effective evacuation plans, you can ensure the safety of everyone in a building. Regular training and drills help reinforce these procedures, making sure that in the event of a fire, all occupants know exactly what to do to protect themselves and others.

Fire Systems & Equipment

Wireless Fire Alarm Systems

Flexible, Dependable Fire Safety

Wireless fire alarm systems are a quick and efficient way to bring your site up to legal and insurance requirements. Being wireless, they aren't dependent on hazardous mains power and can be easily moved to support the growth of your site without incurring any delays.

We work with a number of 3rd party providers, combining our excellent security and 24/7 operation with their highly tested, accredited and proven products.

Our wireless Alarm systems send alerts straight to our 24/7 Monitoring Centre.

Following the highest Fire Safety Standards

All fire wardens have mobile phones and 4G PPT radios. This provides them with a single button connection to our control room to trigger an emergency event and the ability to communicate with the emergency services at the same time.
Fire wardens have tracking system software, to adhere to our high standards of lone worker protection and to prove to clients that patrols are being completed. In the event of an emergency event, our control room can view live tracking data on the dedicated event screen.
All fire extinguishers supplied to a project will be commissioned and serviced by one of our BAFE qualified servicing engineers.
Prior to the commencement of a fire warden contract, a survey of the site would be conducted by one of our fire risk assessors and a detailed report produced to identify issues that need

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Our Clients and Partners

Alfred Homes

Veritech has serviced our sites for several years, they have always demonstrated professionalism with a personal touch. Problems have never become a drama and a solution was always found. I recommend them highly.

Phil Space

Since changing our security systems over to Veritech we have been provided with a fantastic customer support network and have built a great working relationship with them. Their security systems work great in conjunction with our secure welfare units and temporary accommodation on a variety of different projects. Everyone at the company from those in the office to the engineers and security staff that visit our premises are extremely professional. Their response times have been second to none and we look forward to partnering with them for many more years

Wates

Veritech systems have provided our project with 24 hour security, CCTV and motion sensors and access control. The service that they have given has been exemplary, from the standard of guards through to emergency call outs. I would highly recommend their service and would have no hesitation with obtaining their services in the future.

Sir Robert McAlpine

On behalf of The Quality Leadership Group from Sir Robert McAlpine to all at Veritech Systems, please accept our congratulations. High Quality performance and good standards of workmanship are directly linked to the success of any project and I would be grateful if you would pass on this message of thanks to your team; In particular the operatives and supervisors at site level responsible for all the works.

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