Advance Fire & Security Welcomed as a Probationary FIA Member
Advance Fire & Security is pleased to announce that we have been welcomed as a probationary member of the Fire Industry Association, commonly known as the FIA. This is an important step for our business and reflects our continued commitment to working to recognised industry standards, staying informed on technical…
Case Study: The Cambridge ADHD & Autism Centre Security Upgrade
Integrated Intruder Alarm, Access Control, and Video Intercom Installation The Cambridge ADHD & Autism Centre required a security upgrade that would make day-to-day access simpler, strengthen site protection and give the team more convenient control over key security systems. The project involved upgrading the centre’s intruder alarm system, adding remote…
What is a Modern Alarm System?
Alarm systems have changed significantly in recent years. For many homes and businesses, an alarm is no longer just a keypad, a few sensors and a siren on the outside wall. A modern alarm system can now include app control, cloud connectivity, smart notifications, remote management and a wider range…
CCTV Analytics Explained: From Motion Detection to Modern AI
What Are CCTV Analytics? CCTV analytics are software tools that analyse video footage to detect activity, events, objects or behaviours. At a basic level, analytics help a CCTV system do more than simply record video. They allow the system to trigger alerts, mark events, support searches and help users find…
What Is Cloud CCTV and What Can It Do for Your Business?
When an incident happens, quick access to the right CCTV footage can make a real difference. Cloud CCTV gives businesses a more flexible way to view, manage and respond to security events. Authorised users can often access live cameras, review recordings, receive alerts and manage their CCTV system through a…
AI CCTV Camera Systems: How AI Technology Is Changing Business Security
AI CCTV camera systems are changing the way businesses detect, review and respond to security events. For many commercial sites, CCTV is no longer just about recording footage and checking it after something has happened. Modern AI CCTV can help identify people, vehicles, loitering, perimeter breaches, suspicious movement and other…
Lighter Evenings, Higher Risk: Is Your Commercial Security Ready?
As the evenings get lighter and the days grow longer, many businesses naturally see more movement around their premises. Staff may stay later. Customers may visit outside the usual peak hours. Deliveries may arrive earlier or later in the day. Industrial estates, retail parks, offices and commercial units can also…
Case Study: Security and Fire Protection for a National Pharmaceutical Distribution Network
Recently, Advance Fire & Security continued its partnership with a national pharmaceutical distribution organisation, supporting the security and fire protection systems across four of its main UK distribution hubs. These facilities store and distribute medicines and healthcare products nationwide. As pharmaceutical distribution sites, they operate under Good Distribution Practice (GDP)…
How Remote and Hybrid Working Is Changing Access Control Risk
The way organisations use their buildings has changed significantly in recent years. With remote and hybrid working now common across many industries, offices are no longer occupied in the same predictable way they once were. While these changes have brought flexibility and productivity benefits, they have also introduced new security…
The Benefits of Integrating CCTV and Access Control Systems
Modern security strategies are increasingly built around integrated systems rather than standalone technologies. For many organisations, combining CCTV surveillance with access control systems provides a more effective and comprehensive approach to protecting people, property and operations. While CCTV cameras monitor activity across a site, access control systems regulate who can…