Vanquish Fire Ltd

All businesses in the UK must comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO), which requires a designated Responsible Person to oversee fire safety within the premises. Their role is to identify potential fire hazards and manage risks to employees, visitors, and customers.

Legally, you are responsible for ensuring your business and staff are protected from fire risks. This responsibility applies if you are an employer, owner, landlord, occupier, facilities manager, building manager, or managing agent.

A Fire Risk Assessment reviews hazards and risks, identifies escape routes and exits, checks firefighting equipment, fire alarms, safe storage of hazardous materials, and considers the needs of occupants. All findings must be documented along with an emergency evacuation plan for staff and visitors. These documents should be regularly updated to reflect changes in building layout, use, or personnel.

Vanquish Fire provides Fire Risk Assessors in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, and surrounding areas to help businesses stay compliant and safe.

Vanquish Fire can design, install, commission, and maintain all types of fire alarm systems to comply with BS5839.1, including air sampling, beam detection, gas suppression, as well as conventional heat, smoke, and CO₂ point detection on both conventional and addressable panels.

A Fire Risk Assessment identifies the appropriate fire alarm system for your premises and can recommend automatic shutdowns such as gas valves, lift grounding, door control, or automatic alerts to a Central Station notifying keyholders and the Fire Authority. Using this assessment, Vanquish Fire can survey your site, advise on upgrades, install new systems, or guide you on mandatory testing procedures, supporting you at every stage to ensure complete satisfaction.

Fire Alarm Monitoring significantly enhances protection. An unmonitored system can only alert those on-site, whereas a monitored alarm automatically signals the Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), which notifies the local fire service and nominated keyholders immediately. This 24/7 monitoring can be critical in preventing serious damage, ensuring quick response even when the building is unoccupied.

Most workplaces are legally required to have fire alarms under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, providing early warning to staff before fire spreads. All fire alarm and detection systems must be serviced and maintained according to BS5839 at least every six months to remain compliant and fully operational.

Emergency lighting is legally required for all commercial premises, and the Responsible Person must ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO).

Vanquish Fire can install, service, maintain, and repair emergency lighting to guarantee that exits and escape routes remain fully illuminated during a power failure, ensuring safe evacuation.

Proper emergency lighting also highlights fire safety signs above doors, along escape routes, and near equipment such as manual call points and fire extinguishers, providing clear instructions for use in an emergency.

Vanquish Fire can also supply and install photoluminescent signage that meets current standards, clearly indicating escape routes, fire door requirements, correct use of fire equipment, and other mandatory safety warnings.

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, all buildings must be equipped with fire extinguishers, as Class A fire risks are typically present in most premises.

Fire extinguishers should be provided to address potential hazards and support safe evacuation, based on the fire risk assessment or guidance from a competent person. Vanquish Fire can supply, install, and maintain all necessary equipment.

Extinguishers come in different types for various fire hazards, including water, CO₂, foam, dry powder, and wet chemical, and all provided by Vanquish Fire comply with BS5306-3:2009 and BS5306-8:2012.

To remain compliant with BS 5306, all extinguishers must be serviced annually. Vanquish Fire offers ongoing maintenance, keeping equipment safe and operational while providing an up-to-date inventory detailing locations, types, and expiry dates.

Customers are also responsible for monthly checks, recording any issues in the site Fire Logbook and reporting them to Vanquish Fire, helping to extend equipment life, maintain safety, and reduce costs.

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, businesses are required to provide general fire safety training for all staff, as well as specialised fire warden or marshal training for designated personnel, with refresher sessions conducted periodically.

Vanquish Fire offers tailored fire training courses to ensure your team has the knowledge to protect people, property, and equipment. Training for appointed fire wardens covers all key aspects of fire safety, from general awareness to the use of different types of extinguishers.

Courses include presentations, theory sessions, Q&A, and practical fire extinguisher exercises on live fires, with all participants receiving a certificate of attendance.

Our trainers deliver sessions across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, and surrounding areas, providing staff with a clear understanding of fire prevention and the correct actions during a fire emergency.

Access Control provides a secure, flexible, and easily managed way to regulate who can enter your building, helping to address safeguarding and security needs.

As a Gold Approved Paxton Access Control Installer, we can design, install, commission, and maintain a wide range of systems:

• Standalone Access Control – a non-networked system with individual door readers or controllers, programmed locally and accessed via electronic tokens or PINs.

• Networked Access Control – centrally managed from a PC, with IP, wireless, or battery-powered door controllers. Permissions and access schedules can be set for individuals, with additional features like roll calls for fire safety, energy management, and CCTV integration.

• Paxton10 Access Control & Video Management – a cloud-based platform combining access control and video management, offering full control from anywhere. Bluetooth technology allows users to access via the Paxton Key App, providing a future-proof security solution.

Door Entry Systems can operate independently or integrate with Net2 or Paxton10, enabling staff to enter using electronic tags or PINs while allowing you to verify visitors at the main entrance before granting access.

Nurse Call Systems are essential communication tools in healthcare environments, helping staff respond quickly during emergencies, falls, or routine care.

Why Install a Nurse Call System:

• Safety: Patients or visitors can alert staff using call buttons or wearable pendants, with their location displayed on LCD units.

• Efficiency: Staff can prioritise calls and respond promptly.

• Compliance: Supports healthcare regulations and helps maintain high care standards.

Vanquish Fire provides system health checks, fault diagnostics, and full testing and maintenance to ensure your Nurse Call System is always fully operational. Our quick response times help keep your sites safe while allowing day-to-day activities to continue uninterrupted.