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BSIA welcomes new policy to reduce false fire alarms

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Monday, 01, Sep 2008 12:00

The British Security Industry Association has welcomed the new Chief Fire Officers Association policy for the reduction of false fire alarms and unwanted fire signals.

BSIA Technical Director, Alex Carmichael, comments: "The new policy, which has been put together in partnership with the BSIA, Fire Industry Association and Telecare Services Association, heralds a fresh commitment from these organisations to the reduction of false fire alarms and unwanted fire signals. It advocates a holistic approach to ensuring a cultural change from the Fire & Rescue Services, the fire industry, the wider business community and the public in the reduction of unwanted fire signals."

"The policy, which has been put together after extensive consultation, should bring real benefits in saving the Fire & Rescue Services the valuable time and resources it takes to respond to false fire alarms. Our members and the other organisations are committed with a spirit of cooperation to ensure that the new policy has a successful outcome and achieves its goals."

The Chief Fire Officers Association policy was launched at Fire and Rescue 2008 in Liverpool on the 27th August 2008 and has been endorsed by Sir Ken Knight CBE, Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser. It is available to download from www.cfoa.org.uk

Editor’s Notes

The British Security Industry Association is the trade association covering all aspects of the professional security industry in the UK. Its 570 members provide over 70% of UK security products and services and adhere to strict quality standards. For more information see www.bsia.co.uk, email info@bsia.co.uk or telephone 0845 389 3889.

Press contact: Kiri Gray 0845 389 0755 k.gray@bsia.co.uk

Naomi Ocansey 0845 389 0741 n.ocansey@bsia.co.uk

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