Choosing a Trusted Fire Alarm Partner for Schools Across the South East

When schools in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or Hampshire think about fire safety, they need more than just equipment—they need a reliable, local partner with proven experience. C&M Fire Alarms tick every box. With over 50 years serving all types of educational settings in the South East, we are accredited by BAFE, FIA, and SafeContractor, and hold Gold ConstructionLine status, offering unrivalled expertise and reassurance.

Why Accredited Installers Matter for Schools

Hiring a provider accredited to BAFE and a SafeContractor member ensures every project is compliant and meets fire safety regulations as part of good estate management for schools, as set out by the government. C&M Fire Alarm’s credentials demonstrate that they follow best practice in every design, installation and maintenance phase, offering peace of mind to headteachers, facilities and estate managers.

Tailored Solutions for Every Educational Setting

C&M Fire Alarms provides bespoke plans suited to each school’s size and layout:

  • Small nurseries and primary schools: cost-effective conventional or wireless systems zone rooms simply and safely.
  • Secondaries, academies or universities: scalable addressable systems that pinpoint alerts by device—ideal for spread‑out buildings and large campuses.

This flexibility ensures every site has the right level of protection.

Comprehensive Services for Your School

C&M Fire Alarms offers the following services:

All services are tailored for school site managers and facilities teams, helping schools stay compliant and prepared for Ofsted or insurance audits.

School Fire Stat You Should Know

In the year ending March 2025, fire and rescue services in England attended 250,226 false alarms, with 176,262 due to equipment malfunction, up 8% on five years ago. [gov.uk]. This means proactively managing your fire system, with a trusted partner like C&M Fire Alarms, can reduce nuisance alarms, avoid complacency, and ensure a safer school environment.

School Fire Alarms

If you’d like to discuss your school’s current or new system requirements, contact us:

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