Burrell Mead, established in 1964 by members of the West Croydon Baptist Church and still located in South London, has recently undergone a massive overhaul of their fire systems. With 90 new, state-of-the-art Hyfire Taurus wireless devices, the residence is now fully equipped to take care of all of their patients’ needs.
An important part of the community
Burrell Mead is a not-for-profit organisation which has been operating for more than 50 years. The care home began as a way to help long-standing members of the West Croydon Baptist Church who had become elderly and infirm, to provide them with the necessary care whilst still being a part of that community.
Today Burrell Mead is still home to residents who are looking for the physical and spiritual care they need. Such an important service to local communities requires the utmost care, which is why Burrell Mead decided to go with Hyfire when it came to upgrading their old fire alarm system.
A seamless transition
The care home was previously operating on an old, static alarm system. The decision to upgrade to wireless devices was also due to their ease of installation, Brett Boyd, Regional Sales Manager at Hyfire, commented: “When dealing with such a facility, where many residents may be elderly or very ill, it was crucial that the installation was quick and did not disrupt day-to-day operations nor limit residents in any way.”
Hyfire’s partnership with Bickley Fire & Security Specialists Ltd (BFSS) ensured that 90 Taurus Wireless devices were installed in the home, safeguarding the whole building and those who rely on its services.
The wireless system delivers performance on par with its wired counterpart while significantly reducing installation costs and time. The key to a successful wireless fire system lies in its design and specification. Hyfire meets this need with its advanced TauREX software, which features an intuitive graphical interface. Innovative tools like EasyScan and ConfigWizard streamline the process of selecting the ideal Taurus system for any site, transforming installation and maintenance into a seamless experience for businesses.
Because of this much-needed upgrade, Burrell Mead now benefits from a higher level of safety, ensuring that some of the most vulnerable members of our society are well taken care of and protected in emergencies.