A state-wide Fire and Rescue operation wished to minimize the costs associated with “responding to false alarms” Typically 97% of all alarms received were categorized as “unwanted” as there was no actual fire. On 90% of the turn outs, two fire vehicles were dispatched. The costs associated with these turn outs was stated as being “exorbitant”. The fire service required a system that could monitor existing fire alarm panels and report to the central monitoring station. The service also wished to include the status of the building sprinkler valves, the HVAC, and the pressure in the sprinkler system.
MARCHWOOD Integrated together with Fire-M and GINA proposed a solution that included an edge device that was fitted into the existing fire alarm panel that transmitted the status of the panel and all devices connected to it over an internet connection to the central station. Remote radio nodes connected the fire system valves, the sprinkler switches and the pressure in the sprinkler system to the edge device enabling the complete fire system to be monitored in real time. The GINA software streamlined dispatching and emergency response using a modern platform for quick assignment of responders, situational-aware coordination, and workflow automation.
When implemented, the fire service estimate that the system will eliminate between 50% and 80% of its unwanted alarms, which relates to between 40,000 and 70,000 turn outs. The monetary savings are expected to run into millions.
“Innovation is a key requirement at Marchwood Integrated, and we pride ourselves on innovative applications of technology to ensure that we can meet all of our clients requirements. We understand that the work we do for you is performed best only when you, our customer is satisfied.”
Operations Director