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So how does this work? The Wi-Safe 2 interlinked alarms continuously send data back to the gateway, which then reports the events to the cloud platform regarding their status, including any false alarms. If recurring alarm events are recorded on the device, the unique FireAngel Predict algorithm is able to identify any potential patterns of high risk behaviour and send a notification to the relevant individual, whether that is the landlord, social services or the local FRS. For example, if an elderly resident living with dementia is distracted or has forgotten that they are cooking a meal, and a record of false alarms is recorded on the gateway due to food burning on the hob, the algorithm will identify a dangerous pattern of behaviour and send out a notification to prompt preventative measures to be implemented. It’s this complete transparency that provides
family members or the local FRS with the opportunity to intervene if an individual is in potential danger of a real fire event occurring. Real time alerts can be generated to smart devices via app notifications, highlighting the risk of a future fire event and enabling action to be taken. This will support increased
opportunities for maintaining independent living for the most high risk individuals, who still wish to live within their own home, rather than being moved to residential or assisted living. Mr Ledger believes this can be achieved because the technology will enable FRSs and family members to keep an eye on those who are most at risk of potential fire incidents, by providing them with a pattern of behaviour. This can be intercepted if it is perceived as being high risk, to enable them to immediately react to all patterns of potentially dangerous behaviour before they have the opportunity to progress into a real fire event with possible fatalities. In addition, he sees this as encouraging data
and information sharing between all parties, creating an open forum of communications that is essential to providing targeted fire safety advice to each individual and their own unique patterns of behaviour. It will also enable the FRS and its partners to support interventions at the most critical moments, which is particularly important for those who have regular alarm activations, such as those living with dementia, who pose the highest risks. The ease of installation, supported by ease
of use for both the individual and the FRS, will enable TWFRS to install FireAngel Predict in the most vulnerable homes within Tyne and Wear,
40 MARCH 2019
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