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Enhancing Campus-Wide Fire Alarm Reporting & Monitoring

Delivering connected fire alarm monitoring solutions for Oxford Brookes University

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Who Are Oxford Brookes University?

Oxford Brookes University is a leading UK university supporting a diverse community of students, staff, and visitors across multiple campus buildings and operational facilities. With numerous academic, residential, and operational buildings across the estate, the University required a more connected and resilient approach to fire alarm monitoring and reporting.

Overview

Drax Technology partnered with Oxford Brookes University, alongside technical partner Trinity Fire & Security, to enhance the University’s fire alarm reporting and monitoring capabilities. The project initially focused on remotely linking campus fire alarm systems to the main security office to improve visibility and operational response. Over a nine-year partnership, the system evolved into a more advanced and resilient monitoring solution featuring mobile alarm notifications, dual-path communication, and 4G failover resilience across critical buildings. The solution strengthened campus safety, improved operational visibility, and ensured uninterrupted alarm transmission throughout the estate.

Their Challenge

Oxford Brookes University required a reliable solution to improve the monitoring and reporting of fire alarm systems across campus buildings. Existing systems lacked centralised visibility within the main security office, limiting operational awareness and response capabilities across the estate. The University also required a resilient communication infrastructure capable of maintaining alarm transmission during network outages while supporting future expansion across campus facilities.

The Solution

Drax Technology worked alongside Trinity Fire & Security to remotely connect campus fire alarm systems to the University’s main security office. Over the course of the partnership, the solution was continuously developed and enhanced to improve operational resilience and user accessibility.

Drax Technology introduced a mobile alarm notification application to provide instant alarm visibility to operational teams while upgrading the system to a dual-path configuration with integrated 4G routers for failover protection. The implementation ensured uninterrupted alarm transmission across critical buildings while providing a scalable framework for future campus-wide deployment.

What Drax Delivered

A resilient and scalable fire alarm monitoring solution designed to improve visibility, response, and operational continuity across the University estate.

  • Centralised Alarm Monitoring

    Connected campus fire alarm systems to the main security office for improved operational oversight.

  • Mobile Alarm Notification App

    Developed a mobile application enabling instant alarm notifications and improved accessibility for operational teams.

  • Dual-Path Communication Infrastructure

    Upgraded the system to a resilient dual-path configuration for enhanced reliability.

  • 4G Router Failover Protection

    Implemented 4G failover capability to maintain uninterrupted alarm transmission during network outages.

Outcomes

  • Improved Alarm Visibility

    Improved Alarm Visibility

    Security teams gained centralised oversight of connected campus fire alarm systems.

  • Faster Response to Alarm Events

    Faster Response to Alarm Events

    Mobile notifications enabled operational teams to respond more quickly to alarm activations.

  • Enhanced System Resilience

    Enhanced System Resilience

    Dual-path communication and 4G failover improved reliability across critical buildings.

  • Improved Campus Safety

    Improved Campus Safety

    The connected monitoring platform strengthened operational awareness and alarm management processes.

  • Long-Term Partnership Development

    Long-Term Partnership Development

    Continuous system enhancements supported the evolving operational needs of the University over a nine-year period.

At a Glance

Drax Technology partnered with Oxford Brookes University and Trinity Fire & Security to enhance campus-wide fire alarm monitoring and reporting. By connecting fire alarm systems to the main security office and introducing mobile alarm notifications, dual-path communication, and 4G failover resilience, the solution improved visibility, strengthened operational continuity, and delivered a scalable monitoring infrastructure across the University estate.

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