The Lifespan of a Smoke Detector

The smoke detector is arguably the most important mitigator in fire risk assessment. They are, of course, crucial for giving occupants early warning indication of a fire and are used to mitigate extended travel distances and risks associated with inner…

Your Attention Please

The voice evacuation system is, in my opinion, a vastly underused and underappreciated piece of the fire safety arsenal. Everyone knows the monotonous tone of a fire alarm bell and the high pitched screech of a siren, but not many…

How to Stay Fire-Free this Christmas

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! As the second-hand Christmas trees, traditional foil decorations and recycled lights are unpacked for another year, so should your fire awareness training. At Synergy Fire Engineering we know of so many fires caused by…