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Trusted fire safety specialists in the North East

IFSM accredited, with over 30 years' hands-on experience helping local businesses stay safe and compliant.

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Vortex fire safety consultant at work Fire alarm equipment and fire resistant cabling installed by vortex in a plant room
30+Years' experience
Who we are

Fire safety specialists for every North East business

Vortex Fire and Security Solutions is a North East fire safety and security specialist led by Gary Webster, a Senior Fire Safety Consultant who holds a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment and is a member of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), Member No. 8566.

Our fire risk assessments are carried out by an IFSM-accredited, Level 4 Diploma qualified assessor, and our fire alarm work is delivered by Level 3 FIA-certified engineers who design, install, service and maintain. Every engineer is enhanced DBS certified.

We work with landlords, HMOs and rental properties, as well as offices, retail premises and industrial units, for fire risk assessments, alarms and extinguishers. We also cover intruder alarms and CCTV for both commercial and domestic premises, all under one roof and treated as if it were our own.

30+Years' experience
5.0★Google rating
IFSMAccredited member
100%Compliance focused
What we stand for

Why Vortex is your trusted partner

Accredited & experienced

A member of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers with over 30 years' hands-on fire safety experience.

Clear, honest reporting

Detailed reports and action plans that satisfy legislation, inspectors and your insurers, with no jargon.

Local & dependable

Trusted across Tyne & Wear, Northumberland and County Durham by businesses just like yours.

Qualifications

What our fire safety specialists bring

Our fire safety specialists combine formal qualifications with more than 30 years of hands-on experience in North East premises, from small shops and HMOs to offices and industrial units.

One of our fire safety specialists carrying out an assessment on site

IFSM membership

Our assessor is a member of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (member no. 8566) and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment.

Fire alarm control panel and power supplies installed by our engineers with red fire resistant cable

FIA-certified engineers

Fire alarm work is carried out by Level 3 engineers whose training is recognised by the Fire Industry Association.

Emergency exit sign checked during a site visit

Enhanced DBS checks

Every engineer is enhanced DBS certified, so you always know who is working in your building.

Whether you need a single fire risk assessment or a complete fire management package, our fire safety specialists will give you clear, practical advice and a fixed price before any work starts.

Get in touch

Book your fire risk assessment today

Speak to our team about a fire risk assessment, alarm, extinguisher, intruder alarm or CCTV package tailored to your business.