Guernsey brigade gets red hot deal

Guernsey Fire Brigade has chosen the Dorgard fire door stay-open device for use in their own buildings.

Dorgard, manufactured by Fireco Ltd, is a cost-effective, audio-electronic device. Unlike Electro-Magnetic Retainers (EMR), Dorgard requires no wiring, and takes just a few minutes to install. A fire door is held open by simply depressing Dorgard's rubber stopper, which makes contact with the floor. The device then listens for a fire alarm. When the alarm sounds, the rubber stopper retracts, allowing the fire door to swing closed. Dorgard provides a simple and effective way of holding fire doors open in busy environments such as nursing homes, hotels, offices and, of course, fire stations.

To encourage fire safety in the workplace, Fireco has introduced the 'Wedge Pledge' offer. Install Dorgard and Fireco will purchase your inferior wedge (regardless of condition) for £5.

Guernsey brigade's Senior Fire Safety Officer, Nigel Acton, supports the Dorgard 'Wedge Pledge' offer. He considers Dorgard a safe alternative to wedges, which are a threat to both life and property. Mr Acton, who has 20 years of service with the brigade says, "Wedging a fire door open can compromise your escape in the event of a fire. I think Dorgard is an ideal solution. Dorgard keeps the door to our busy training room open, affording fire officers free movement, and allows fresh air circulation as we don't have air-conditioning."

The Guernsey Fire Brigade serves a population of about 60,000 and is heavily involved in the community. Local brigade staff support the Benevolent Fund by undertaking various fund raising efforts throughout the year. The money is used to support convalescent care and rehabilitation of current and retired brigade staff. The Fire Safety Department actively promotes public awareness and fire safety issues to residents, and also distributes free smoke detectors to citizens over 60 years of age.

Fireco Ltd, is a member of JFP Group. The product complies with all applicable EC directives, and has been tested to the recently published BS EN 1155. Dorgard is now available in 10 standard colours.