Harper Adams University boosts fire safety regime thanks to Nimbus

Founded in 1901, Harper Adams University is located near Birmingham. The campus boasts a mix of historic and modern buildings, including learning facilities, meeting rooms and offices. Residential properties are planned to follow the implementation of the Nimbus solution.

The university’s Estates Maintenance Services team members sought to improve the campus’ fire safety by replacing an obsolete pager system and outdated equipment. They chose FireMate’s Nimbus solution. The completed network will include more than 50 Nimbus fixed gateways and two Control Room monitoring systems to watch over addressable fire panels supplied by a variety of specialist manufacturers.

“The adoption of FireMate’s Nimbus solution aligns with our vision to ensure the latest fire safety solutions are used across the university’s estate,” explained Adam Gallagher, assistant manager of the Estates Maintenance Services team at Harper Adams University. “By removing outdated equipment and implementing a more advanced system, we are enhancing the safety of our campus.”

Gallagher continued: “The Nimbus solution’s real-time monitoring, data exchange capabilities and seamless integration with our existing fire systems have greatly improved our ability to respond to potential fire hazards and faults. This partnership with FireMate will not only ensure a safer environment for our students, but also contribute towards the long-term sustainability and resilience of our campus infrastructure.”

Meeting compliance obligations

The Nimbus remote fire alarm management platform is designed to make life simpler and stress-free for fire system installers, maintenance engineers and end users alike, while ensuring that all compliance obligations are met, by replacing multiple channels – such as spreadsheets, whiteboards, calendars and job sheets etc – with a simple and automated solution. Nimbus can be installed alongside new systems or otherwise retrofitted to existing ones.

The implementation of the Nimbus solution is ongoing, with plans to expand its use to new properties under construction and also further residential properties in the near future.

Gallagher went on to comment: “The management team at the university is over the moon with the support provided by the team from FireMate and with the capabilities of the Nimbus platform. Nimbus has been configured to forward alerts and notifications directly to the university’s two-way voice and data communication system, which provides on-site staff with immediate access to life-saving fire protection information.”

Testing records

Peter Martin, the newly appointed UK business manager at FireMate, explained: “Harper Adams University’s commitment to safety and innovation made it a perfect fit for the Nimbus solution. A case in point is the unequivocal proof-of-testing records for Manual Call Points. These records have increased the visibility and transparency of testing, which is fundamental to fire protection at the university. We’re proud to partner with an institution that shares our dedication to the well-being of people and the buildings in which they learn.”

Further, Martin said: “Nimbus’ state-of-the-art technology enables organisations like Harper Adams University to effectively manage and maintain their fire systems remotely. This collaboration demonstrates our mutual commitment to fostering a safer and more sustainable future for all.”

FireMate exists to fulfil a pressing – and often legally mandated – requirement for enhanced asset management, monitoring and reporting in the fire sector. Developed by industry experts with a passion for effective fire safety, the company’s fire protection maintenance software and remote fire alarm management solutions represent a “seismic change” in the approach taken by many fire maintenance service providers and their clients, affording greater oversight, awareness and reassurance than ever before.

*Further information is available online at www.firemate.com