Purpose-built hatch detection
Sophisticated sensors capture activity at protected hatches, giving your security operation the information it needs.
Water utility security specialists
Protecting the water
we all depend on.
Specialist intruder hatch detection for reservoirs and water utility sites. Built for demanding environments, with false alarm management at its core.
HATCH DETECTION / BESPOKE SOFTWARE / HARDWIRED RELIABILITY
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Specialist detectionPurpose-built for water utility sites
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Fewer false alarmsIntelligent analysis of site activity
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Connected protectionData relayed to utility control centres
First Alert Hatch Detection
Serious protection.
Challenging environments.
A specialist approach to protecting the UK’s water infrastructure.
From remote reservoirs to exposed utility sites, First Alert brings together detection hardware and bespoke software to help distinguish genuine intrusions from unwanted alarms.
Designed around the practical demands of water companies, the system makes complex site security easier to manage.
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Watch our film to see the hatch detection system and the technology behind it.
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See the protection behind the hatch.
Engineered for reliability
Every part working
towards a clearer picture.
Detection, communication and alarm management brought together in one specialist solution.
Hardwired confidence
A robust hardwired approach designed for the environmental challenges faced by water utility sites.
Smarter alarm management
Bespoke software records and analyses activity, helping reduce unnecessary alarms and the work they create.
From site to control centre
Information that supports
a confident response.
First Alert connects site detection with your wider security operation. Talk to our specialists about monitoring, telemetry integration and the response arrangements for your sites.
01 — DETECT
Capture site activity
Specialist sensors monitor protected access points.
02 — ANALYSE
Understand the event
Bespoke software assesses the data collected.
03 — COMMUNICATE
Inform your operation
Activity information is relayed to water utility control centres.
News & insight
Water security. In focus.
Utilities Security
Hatch Protection
Hatch Protection forms an integral part of reservoir security. The security of water supply and the security of UK citizens are intertwined. Water…
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Utilities Security
Reservoir Security
Reservoir security is paramount in ensuring the protection of the UK’s water supply. First Alert has been involved in the protection of the…
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SEMD
Security and Emergency Measures Direction – SEMD
The Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD). Defra’s Secretary of State can give general or specific directions to water companies in the interests…
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Let’s discuss your site security.
Speak to our team or arrange a demonstration of First Alert.