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Fire Alarm Servicing for Schools, Academies & Colleges

Fire Alarm Servicing for Schools

At Kings Fire, we provide professional fire alarm servicing for schools, academies, nurseries and colleges across the Home Counties and London. 

Our engineers ensure your school's fire alarm system is fully compliant, reliable, and maintained in line with BS 5839-1, keeping pupils, staff, and visitors safe every day. We work around the school timetable to minimise disruption and offer special discounted rates for educational settings.

📋 What's Included in Our Fire Alarm Servicing for Schools

  • Full inspection and testing in accordance with BS 5839-1

  • Sounder, detector, call point & panel testing

  • Fault log review and system health check

  • All minor adjustments made on site to minimise disruption

  • Paperless digital service reports

  • Logbook updates

  • No hidden charges – clear, fixed school pricing

  • Automatic service reminders

🏫 Fire Alarm Solutions Designed for Educational Settings

We maintain all major fire alarm types used in schools, including:

  • Conventional fire alarm systems

  • Addressable fire alarm systems

  • Wireless school fire alarm systems

  • School kitchen heat detection

  • Specialist detectors for IT suites, science labs, & workshops

  • Class change bell integration (optional)

We also offer upgrades, remedial works, and phased improvements for older school systems. We check your fire risk assessment to ensure your fire alarm system complies with the assessment report.

Routine alarm testing by Kings Fire
Routine alarm testing by Kings Fire

🔥 24/7 Fire Alarm Monitoring with EMCS

At Kings Fire, we understand that fire safety doesn't end with installation and maintenance. That's why we offer Schools comprehensive 24/7 fire alarm monitoring services in collaboration with EMCS, the UK's largest independent Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). We can supply, install, and maintain the monitoring system alongside your fire alarm service, ensuring seamless integration and full compliance. With EMCS's state-of-the-art facilities and rapid response capabilities, your fire alarm system is continuously monitored, providing immediate action in the event of an emergency. This service gives you peace of mind, knowing that your School is protected around the clock by a trusted and experienced monitoring team.

🔄 Weekly Fire Alarm Testing Services for Schools

Keeping your School fire alarm system in full working order is a legal requirement and a vital part of protecting your  staff, Pupils and premises. Kings Fire provides weekly fire alarm testing services for Schools across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas, ensuring your system meets the requirements of BS 5839-1 and remains fully compliant. Our experienced engineers carry out reliable weekly tests, identify any faults, and provide detailed records for your fire safety logbook. With Kings Fire managing your fire alarm maintenance and testing, you can be confident your system will perform exactly as it should in an emergency.

💡 Emergency Light Testing for Schools

As part of our comprehensive fire safety services, we can carry out emergency lighting testing during your fire alarm servicing visit. This helps schools stay compliant with fire safety regulations, save time, and simplify ongoing maintenance.

📧 Digital Reporting & Easy Compliance for Schools

Every school receives:

  • Digital fire alarm servicing certificates

  • Detailed fault or recommendation reports

  • Asset lists for all zones and devices

  • Fully paperless document storage

  • Optional access to our customer portal (ideal for MATs)

This ensures your school stays compliant for inspections, audits, and fire safety reviews.

👨‍🏫 Why Schools Choose Kings Fire

  • DBS-checked engineers for safeguarding

  • Minimal classroom disruption — we work around lesson times

  • Transparent, fixed-rate school pricing

  • Trusted by primary schools, academies, SEN schools & colleges

  • ISO9001:2015 accredited systems

  • Specialist support for multi-academy trusts

School call point testing during fire alarm servicing to BS5839 by Kings Fire
School call point testing during fire alarm servicing to BS5839 by Kings Fire

📞 Emergency Fire Alarm Call-Out Services for Schools

If your fire alarm system develops a fault or activates unexpectedly, we offer fast, responsive call-out services for all existing customers:

  • Same-day emergency appointments

  • Out-of-hours call-outs available

  • Phone support to reduce unnecessary visits

  • Remote troubleshooting to help resolve minor issues

We aim to resolve problems quickly, cost-effectively, and without disruption to your operations.

🔍 Fire Alarm System Installations – What You Need to Know

Need a new fire alarm system installed at your School? Before installation, you must complete a fire risk assessment to determine the correct alarm system category (L1, L2, L3, etc.). Once this is completed, we can perform a site survey and provide a tailored fire alarm system quote based on your risk profile and building requirements.

School Fire Alarm System FAQ's

How often should a school fire alarm be serviced? 

Schools must have their fire alarm systems serviced twice per year (six-monthly) to comply with BS 5839-1. Many schools choose quarterly visits for peace of mind.

Are your engineers DBS-checked?

Yes — all engineers working in educational environments hold DBS certificates.

Do schools get discounted rates?

Yes. We offer special pricing for schools, academies, and multi-academy trusts, with fixed costs and no annual increases.

Can I book emergency lighting testing during the same visit?

Absolutely. We often carry out emergency lighting testing at the same time as your fire alarm service, making it more efficient and cost-effective.

Will the servicing disrupt lessons?

No. We plan visits around your timetable, minimising disruption and avoiding exam periods or high-noise times. With careful planning the service visits can be carried out during the School holidays to minimise any disruption.

Can you manage multiple schools within a trust?

Yes. We support MATs with coordinated scheduling, group reports, and multi-site compliance tracking.

Do you offer other services to Schools or Trusts? 

We are your one-stop fire safety provider for your School or Trust. We can also provide fire extinguisher servicing, fire risk assessments, fire door surveys and fire warden training

How do I request a quote for fire alarm servicing?

You can complete our online enquiry form, call us on 01462 337037, or book a free site survey. We'll assess your requirements and provide a tailored quote.

⭐ Five-Star Service & Long-Term Reliability

  • 5-star rated by education and commercial clients

  • Reliable, punctual engineers

  • Highly qualified engineers with vast experience

  • No annual price increases for schools

📝 Get a Free Fire Alarm Servicing Quote for your School Today

Ready to ensure your School fire alarm system is fully compliant and functioning properly?

  • Contact us via our online enquiry form

  • Call our friendly fire safety team for expert advice on 01462 337037

  • Prefer an in-person consultation? We're happy to offer a free site visit to discuss your fire alarm servicing requirements for your School or trust.

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