Business Details
28 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Fire Safety & Security Solutions in Devon
Established in 1998, we are a family-run business specialising in fire protection and security solutions across the South West. With over 25 years of experience, our team delivers professional services tailored to both residential and commercial needs, covering Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, and Dorset. We prioritise safety compliance through comprehensive fire risk assessments, alarm installations, and emergency lighting systems while maintaining competitive pricing.Our engineers provide free surveys for extinguisher placements and system designs, ensuring adherence to BS5306 and BS5839 standards. We issue documentation including commissioning certificates and maintenance logs, supporting clients through annual servicing and staff training programmes.
Services
Fire Extinguisher Sales
Fire Alarm Servicing
Risk Assessments
Emergency Lighting
Staff Training
Security Systems
Nurse Call Installation
PAT Testing
Signage Supply
Alarm Design
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of experience in fire safety compliance
- Our engineers conduct free premises surveys with no obligation
- All work complies with BS5306 and BS5839 standards
- We provide documentation including commissioning and service certificates
- We service all premises sizes from private homes to large facilities
What people say
Professional service
Quick response
Reasonable prices
Impeccable work
Reliable service
Services
Fire Risk Assessment
We conduct Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 compliant risk assessments. Our engineers identify hazards, evaluate escape routes, and create action plans. All assessments produce documented reports with prioritised remedial actions.
Fire Alarm Servicing
Annual and periodic servicing to BS5839 Part 1:2013 standards. This includes functionality checks, battery replacements, and system updates. We provide service labels, records, and maintenance certificates upon completion.
Extinguisher Servicing
Annual BS5306 Part 3:2009 compliant servicing. Our engineers perform pressure tests, part replacements, and functionality checks. Each serviced extinguisher receives a service label and inspection certificate.
Fire Training
Two-hour practical and theoretical courses for staff. Training covers fire behaviour, equipment use, and evacuation procedures. Participants receive individual training certificates upon completion of practical assessments.
Emergency Lighting
Design, installation, and servicing to BS5266 standards. We ensure reliable operation during power failures through regular testing and maintenance of both maintained and non-maintained lighting systems.
People
Alan Ross
Owner
With over 25 years' experience, Alan established Express Fire & Security in 1998. He personally oversees all risk assessments and major installations, ensuring compliance with current fire safety legislation.
Questions
What fire safety services do you provide?
We offer extinguisher sales and servicing, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, risk assessments, staff training, and safety signage solutions.
Are your engineers certified?
All our engineers work to British Standards including BS5306 for extinguishers and BS5839 for alarm systems, with documented service certifications.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, we provide emergency services with on-call engineers available to resolve system faults and false alarms.
What areas do you cover?
We serve Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, and Dorset, with our Torquay-based team covering premises from Paignton to Exeter.
How often should fire equipment be serviced?
Extinguishers require annual servicing while fire alarm systems need twice-yearly checks as minimum maintenance requirements.
