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Feb2022

Fire Beam BLUE Gains VdS Approval G221060

Fire Beam BLUE Gains VdS Approval G221060

We are delighted to announce that thefirebeamBLUE has been awarded VdS G221060 Approval!

The new firebeamBLUE model boasts all the market-leading features of the XTRA, inherits the same reliability, has an unbeatable range of 160 metres, but provides the added benefit of wireless Bluetooth control using an App on your phone or tablet.

From your phone or tablet you can now do everything that you could do with a controller. We have designed the App to make it intuitive, helping you to understand all the many functions and capabilities of the beam. Easily perform functions such as:

  • Connecting to your beams.
  • Commissioning your beams.
  • Changing the beam modes.
  • Maintaining your beams.
  • Adjusting & diagnosing your beams.
  • Performing a fire test.

With the BLUE, we have produced a VdS Approved (G221060) and fully compliant (EN 54-12:2015) beam detector that out-performs all other beams on the market.

Visit our Fire Beam BLUE page to learn more.

Jan2022

Fire Beam BLUE featured in Dubai Intersec 2022

Fire Beam BLUE featured in Dubai Intersec 2022

After a two year break it was nice to see the return of Intersec, the world's leading trade fair for the safety, security & fire protection industries. For Intersec 2022 we were absolutely delighted to exhibit our latest innovation, the all new firebeamBLUE.

thefirebeamBLUE boasts all the market-leading features of the XTRA, inherits the same reliability, has an unbeatable range of 160 metres, but provides the added benefit of wireless Bluetooth control using an App on your phone or tablet.

With the BLUE, you no longer need a controller for each beam head. The App will let you commission and control every firebeamBLUE, in every building you ever visit, simply using your phone or tablet. You simply connect to each beam using Bluetooth technology, so you don't need a phone signal or even an internet connection.

Having no hard-wired controller saves on your installation time and costs by not having to fit controllers or go to the effort of wiring them in.

Visit our Fire Beam BLUE page to learn more.

Jan2020

Fire Beam Xtra at Dubai Intersec Show 2020

Fire Beam Xtra at Dubai Intersec Show 2020

The Fire Beam Company were delighted to be exhibiting again at the Dubai Intersec Show 2020 and showcasing our latest innovation - thefirebeamXtra.

This innovation can cover distances up to 160 metres, meaning for distances over 100 metres you no longer need to use two beams, saving both time and money. The industry response having now used the Xtra was totally complimentary and excited at the reliably using the new beam with all its added cost saving advantages.

The new revised optics mean the Xtra incorporates features we have honed over the years with the latest advanced components and fully VdS approved to EN 54-12:2015 is regarded as the world leader.

Add to this intelligent self-aligning motorisation and the ease of a ground level controller and the Fire Beam Xtra really is the 'go-to' beam if ease of use, proven reliability and cost reduction initiatives are required.

Visit our Fire Beam Xtra page to learn more.

Fire Beam Stand at Dubai Intersec Show 2020
July2019

Introducing The Fire Beam Xtra

Fire Beam Xtra

The Fire Beam Company is delighted to announce the launch of the new Fire Beam Xtra. Incorporating many of your suggestions and adding our own new innovations, the new Xtra model has further refined this already extraordinary market leader. With new enhanced optics you can cover distances up to 160 metres, meaning for distances over 100 metres you no longer need to use two beams, saving both time and money.

The industry's favourite beam detector is now the world's longest reaching reflective beam, meaning less beams and less expense, not only in hardware but also in reduced installation costs. The standard Fire Beam Xtra uses one reflector and will cover up to 70 metres. Add the Mid Range Distance Kit to cover distances between 70 and 140 metres, or the Long Range Distance Kit to cover distances between 140 and 160 metres.

Add to this intelligent self-aligning motorisation and the ease of a ground level controller and the Fire Beam Xtra really is the 'go-to' beam if ease of use, proven reliability and cost reduction initiatives are required.

New revised optics means this new design incorporates all the leading features we have honed over the years and with the latest advanced components we have produced a VdS approved fully compliant to EN 54-12:2015 beam detector that out performs all other beams in the market place.

Visit our Fire Beam Xtra page to learn more.

May2018

The Fire Beam at INTERSEC 2019 in Dubai

Fire Beam at INTERSEC Dubai 2019

The Fire Beam Company will be exhibiting again at the Dubai Intersec Show 2019 where we will be showcasing our products and other new developments.

Intersec is the world's leading and most international security and safety exhibition. In January 2018 the event saw a participation of 1,337 exhibitors and welcomed 29,532 visitors coming from all over the world. Intersec 2019 is expected to be bigger, more comprehensive and more futuristic!

As the largest and most diverse, the show's influence has spread not only across the Middle East and Africa plus the Indian subcontinent but has gone well beyond, offering thousands of influential trade buyers the latest security and safety solutions and exciting new opportunities from the world's best brands.

If you are responsible for security or safety, Intersec is the must attend event for you! We hope to see you there. January 20-22, 2019 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Visit the INTERSEC 2019 Website

Sep2017

The Fire Beam at INTERSEC 2018 in Dubai

Fire Beam at INTERSEC Dubai 2018

The Fire Beam Company will be exhibiting again at the Dubai Intersec Show 2018 where we will be showcasing our products and other new developments.

Intersec is the world's leading and most international security and safety exhibition. In January 2017 the event featured 1,304 exhibitors and welcomed 32,750 visitors from 129 countries, making it the largest Intersec of all time.

If you are responsible for security or safety, Intersec is the must attend event for you! We hope to see you there.

Oct2016

The Fire Beam at INTERSEC 2017 in Dubai

Fire Beam at INTERSEC Dubai 2017

The Fire Beam Company will be exhibiting again at the Dubai Intersec Show 2017 where we will be showcasing our products and other new developments.

Intersec is the world's leading and most international security and safety exhibition. In January 2016 the event featured 1,280 exhibitors and welcomed 31,261 visitors from 128 countries, making it the largest Intersec of all time.

If you are responsible for security or safety, Intersec is the must attend event for you! We hope to see you there.

Jun2016

Andrew Gilmour

Andrew Gilmour

It is with a massive heavy heart and immense sadness that today we have to send you the news that our founder, director, best friend and star of the Firebeam show, Andrew Gilmour, peacefully passed away on Saturday 28th May 2016.

Andrew's funeral will take place at 13:45 on Thursday 16th June 2016 at Stopsley crematorium in Luton and afterwards a gathering for all his family, friends and colleagues at The Old Farm Inn, Totternhoe, Bedfordshire.

We thank you sincerely for your support during this period but assure you wherever possible it's business as usual at the Firebeam Company.

The Firebeam Company

Oct2015

The Fire Beam at INTERSEC 2016 in Dubai

Fire Beam at INTERSEC Dubai 2016

The Fire Beam Company will be exhibiting again at the Dubai Intersec Show 2016 where we will be showcasing our new firebeamONE and other new developments.

Intersec is the world's leading and most international security and safety exhibition. In January 2015 the event featured 1,234 exhibitors and welcomed more than 27,303 visitors from 118 countries, making it the largest Intersec of all time.

If you are responsible for security or safety, Intersec is the must attend event for you! We hope to see you there.

Jan2015

Unveiled: The all new Fire Beam ONE

The New Fire Beam One

It's been a long time in development but well worth the wait! The new Fire Beam ONE bridges the gap in our range for an entry level device where the advantages of motorisation and adjustability are not needed and budget is a major consideration.

We have taken a long look at this sector of the market and come up with what we believe to be the best in class! Incorporated into our design are a few must-haves that make commissioning and in-service durability truly world beating.

To aid commissioning we have incorporated an easy to see green laser that is individually calibrated in the factory with the beam path, meaning that if the green dot of the laser is on the reflector the beam is aligned - very simple and very quick! This takes out the guess work and difficulties usually associated manualy aligned beams!

We have also incorporated a few other Fire Beam favourites:

  • Fully enclosed engineering to an IP65 rating, meaning cleaning will not harm alignment and ingress is not a problem.
  • Incredibly low power consumption (a constant 2mA) means with the use of a manufacturers interface, in most cases, the ONE can be made addressable and loop powered.
  • New advanced optics also mean that we have been able to extend the usable range of the beam to 70 metres with just one reflector and up to 120 metres with just 4 reflectors

All in all a rather attractive solution to the fixed beam market.

More details will be made available on our Products page in the coming months.

Fire Beam Xtra

Fire Beam Xtra

The Fire Beam Xtra is now our standard beam and features many new and innovative advances, pushing it further ahead as the market leader. More

How To Purchase

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Extend The Range

Fire Beam Range Kits

The Fire Beam Xtra covers distances up to 70 metres, but with the addition of one of our Range Kits it can cover distances up to 160 metres. View Distance Kits

Fire Beam Extras

Fire Beam Accessories & Add-Ons

Anti-fog/condensation kits, power supplies, adjustable brackets, adaptor plates and more. View Accessories

Awards & Approvals

Fire Beam Awards, Certifications & Approvals

Winner of the FIA Product Innovation Award, Vds Certified, CPD (CE) Approved, and more! See our Awards & Approvals.

Technical Details

Fire Beam Technical Specification

Check out a full technical specification of the Fire Beam and associated components. Tech Spec

User Testimonials

Fire Beam Testimonials

The Fire Beam is helping to protect lives and property around the world. Read what our users really think of The Fire Beam in our Testimonials section.

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