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# FireVu

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## Posts

- [NetVu to showcase Dedicated Micros, FireVu, and Cloud Portal at Matrix Group event](https://www.firevu.com/news/netvu-to-showcase-dedicated-micros-firevu-and-cloud-portal-at-matrix-group-event/) - NetVu has confirmed it will be exhibiting at this year’s Matrix Group Event, taking place on 12th and 13th February at the Sheraton Athlone Hotel, Ireland. CTO and Chairman Mike Newton and COO Alan Hickson will be showcasing NetVu’s Dedicated Micros security surveillance solution alongside FireVu, its specialist video-based fire detection platform, as well as
- [FireVu](https://www.firevu.com/homepage/firevu/)
- [Alan Hickson joins NetVu as Chief Operating Officer](https://www.firevu.com/news/alan-hickson-joins-netvu-as-chief-operating-officer/) - New role supports continued growth and strengthens operational delivery 21st October 2025 – Alan Hickson has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) of NetVu, a UK-based specialist in secure, intelligent video surveillance solutions. This strategic appointment comes as the company builds on major project wins and will support its growth plans across key sectors, including
- [FireVu featured in International Fire & Safety Journal](https://www.firevu.com/industry-news/firevu-featured-in-international-fire-safety-journal/) - In the July 2025 issue of International Fire & Safety Journal, our CTO and Founder, Mike Newton, explains how FireVu cloud-connected systems help waste sites respond faster to growing detection and verification challenges. Mike describes how, over the last 40 years, NetVu has worked around the core concept of remote access. This allows NetVu and
- [FireVu Technology explained in International Fire & Safety Journal](https://www.firevu.com/industry-news/firevu-technology-explained-in-international-fire-safety-journal/) - International Fire & Safety Journal explain how NetVu’s FireVu solution combines smoke, flame, and thermal analytics with visual verification for faster, more reliable alerts. The combination of rich video analytics, thermal imaging, and smart configuration options makes FireVu a strong candidate for high-risk or hard-to-monitor industrial environments – from oil fields and power stations to
- [FireVu to exhibit at Recycling Expo 2024](https://www.firevu.com/news/firevu-to-exhibit-at-recycling-expo-2024/) - Specialist fire prevention and detection experts, FireVu, part of NetVu, has announced it will be attending Recycling Expo on October 15th and 16th at ExCeL London. Recycling Expo is a key date in the calendar for professionals in the recycling and waste management industry offering two days of innovation, education, and industry insights. Visitors can
- [FireVu on the Leaders in Fire & Safety Podcast](https://www.firevu.com/news/firevu-on-the-leaders-in-fire-safety-podcast/) - Join the International Fire & Safety Journal podcast, as Duncan J. White explores the critical issue of fires in waste and recycling facilities with founder and CTO of NetVu Group, Mike Newton. We delve into the causes of these fires, the growing threat of lithium-ion batteries, and the innovative solutions making a real difference. Mike
- [Sydney Harbour Tunnel](https://www.firevu.com/case-studies/sydney-harbour-tunnel/) - NetVu’s Video Smoke Detection system enhances Sydney Harbour Tunnel safety, providing rapid smoke detection, early warning, and real-time monitoring for high-traffic, high-risk environments.
- [Palm Jumeirah Tunnel](https://www.firevu.com/case-studies/palm-jumeirah-tunnel/) - FireVu's VSD solution enhances Palm Jumeirah Tunnel safety, providing rapid smoke detection, seamless CCTV integration, and efficient fire management.
- [Budget Waste Management](https://www.firevu.com/case-studies/budget-waste-management/) - FireVu's advanced detection system protects Budget Waste Management, ensuring rapid fire identification and swift intervention, preventing significant warehouse damage.
- [Case Study Fire Shield Systems & NetVu: Innovative Fire Protection Solutions](https://www.firevu.com/case-studies/case-study-fire-shield-systems-netvu-innovative-fire-protection-solutions/) - Fire Shield Systems and NetVu collaborated to deliver advanced fire detection, rapid suppression, and comprehensive safety solutions for high-risk industries.
- [Every Second Counts](https://www.firevu.com/news/every-second-counts/) - EVERY SECOND COUNTS The FireVu video detection solution gives a fast and accurate response in challenging environments when every second counts, with class-leading rejection of false positives providing early warning and rapid response to fire incidents. Fire Detection The FireVu system offers unparalleled accuracy using a combination of Video Flame Detection (VFD) and Video Smoke
- [The challenge of fire detection for high value property](https://www.firevu.com/news/the-challenge-of-fire-detection-for-high-value-property/) - Providing effective fire detection for high value property, modern residential and commercial, is a challenge. The voluminous spaces and aesthetic considerations are a couple of key issues that must be considered when choosing and installing effective fire detection solutions. The amazing creativity of modern building designs, being or have been built in considerable numbers, present
- [FireVu Awarded Visual Flame Detection Patent No.GB2535409 in UK](https://www.firevu.com/news/firevu-awarded-visual-flame-detection-patent-no-gb2535409-in-uk/) - The award, Patent no. GB2535409, is granted in recognition of the uniqueness of the ‘Flame detection system and method’. The patent was awarded in April this year and follows on from the grant of a US patent in March 2017 for the FireVu flame detection algorithm. FireVu’s innovative method of measuring the colour and intensity
- [FireVu is the Answer to Detecting Fire Breakout on High Risk Buildings](https://www.firevu.com/news/firevu-is-the-answer-to-detecting-fire-breakout-on-high-risk-buildings/) - “Electronic” fire wardens which watch 24/7, automatically raise the alert to stakeholders and enable fast and targeted emergency response. To all landlords in the public and private sector. It has been widely reported in the media that many boroughs and private owners are using fire wardens because there is no other way of detecting fire
- [Waste Processing Fire – FireVu Multidetector](https://www.firevu.com/news/waste-processing-fire-firevu-multidetector/) - The fire was as a result of an aerosol can contained within the waste being processed. The can was initially punctured, and then the escaping gases ignited.
- [FireVu – Visual Flame Detection – US Patent Granted](https://www.firevu.com/news/firevu-visual-flame-detection-us-patent-granted/) - FireVu Announces Visual Flame Detection Patent US9530074 B2 is Granted FireVu new flame detection algorithm is now patented in the US. FireVu’s innovative method of measuring the colour and intensity of flame in an image results in exceptional detection rates, exceptional detection range and zero false alarms. FireVu is superior to all other visual flame
- [Careers at NetVu Ltd.](https://www.firevu.com/news/careers-at-netvu-ltd/) - Find out about Careers at NetVu Ltd. FireVu is owned and operated by NetVu Ltd in UK and EMEA and Dedicated Micros Inc. in North America. We are recruiting a number of positions into our UK operation. Find out more at: https://netvu.org.uk/careers/
- [Fire detection for power stations: the challenges and solutions](https://www.firevu.com/news/fire-detection-for-power-stations-the-challenges-and-solutions/) - Didcot B brought into sharp focus the consequences of power station fires. While it was the most high profile power generation plant blaze in the UK of 2014, it was not the only one. Ferrybridge, while not having the same media impact, illustrated the financial aspects of a major power station fires: loss of production,
- [FireVu announce the release of the latest FireVu flame detection algorithm](https://www.firevu.com/news/firevu-500-algorithm/) - We are pleased to announce the release of the latest upgrade to the FireVu flame detection algorithm available now with the FireVu 500, our premier video fire detector. The FireVu 500 uses intelligent flame and smoke algorithms to analyse the camera image in order to quickly and reliably detect fire. This latest update has increased
- [An introduction to effective fire detection for data centres](https://www.firevu.com/news/an-introduction-to-effective-fire-detection-for-data-centres/) - Visual Smoke Detection looks for smoke through surveillance monitoring detectors. Its analytics software identifies smoke behaviour and can be combined with flame detection technology. Temperature sensing technology is starting to be offered, for instance The Multi Detector, in the same solution. Fire detection – the issues, costs and solutions that data centres operators need to
- [FireVu – fire detection solutions in the media](https://www.firevu.com/news/firevu-fire-detection-solutions-in-the-media/) - We wanted to give a brief review of FireVu’s media stories in 2014 and a few hints about the issues we want to cover on fire detection solutions in the media this year. Before you know it we are past the middle of January and if we don’t write it now, then we might be
- [Flame, Visual Smoke Detection & thermopile technology dominate October’s media round-up](https://www.firevu.com/news/flame-visual-smoke-detection-thermopile-technology-dominate-octobers-media-round-up/) - FireVu’s media coverage has been recently dominated by the Multi Detector, a industry first solution that combines flame, Visual Smoke Detection & thermopile temperature sensing technology. The Multi Detector has been featured, sometimes multiple times, in logistics, petrochemical, engineering, architecture, construction, tunnels, recycling and facilities management media. This month’ s media coverage focuses on how flame, Visual Smoke Detection
- [The new FireVu Multi Detector stands out in the September media round-up](https://www.firevu.com/news/the-new-firevu-multi-detector-stands-out-in-the-september-media-round-up/) - The FireVu Multi Detector is the highlight of September’s media coverage.The FireVu Multi Detector introduced earlier in the month combines Visual Smoke Detection, flame and thermopile (temperature sensing) – an industry first. The FireVu Multi Detector was covered in a range of industry titles, from petrochemicals Scandanavian Oil & Gas to recycling in Waste Management World, which was shared very generously
- [Tunnel fires: why they are vulnerable to disaster, the consequences and possible solutions](https://www.firevu.com/news/tunnel-fires-why-they-are-vulnerable-to-disaster-the-consequences-and-possible-solutions/) - Major tunnel fires can be catastrophic with the scale of lives and property lost. The particular nature of fires in such confined spaces presents special challenges for fire engineers, health and safety professionals and emergency services. Ali Aleali business development manager for FireVu discusses the issues and solutions in reducing the risk of tunnel fires
- [Manufacturing fires: the danger and the response](https://www.firevu.com/news/manufacturing-fires-the-danger-and-the-response/) - Manufacturing facilities are highly vulnerable to fire. Flammable materials, multiple sources of ignition and malfunctioning machinery parts can lead to disastrous fires for firms. Tony Smith at fire detection solution provider FireVu, specialises in food, drinks, pharmaceuticals and chemicals manufacturing. Tony discusses the causes and how manufacturing firms can manage the threat effectively. Manufacturing fires
- [FireVu April media round-up: fire detection for manufacturing](https://www.firevu.com/news/firevu-april-media-round-up-fire-detection-for-manufacturing/) - The issue of fire detection for manufacturing is starting to make more of an imprint on FireVu’s media coverage although waste management and recycling fire prevention continues to feature strongly. We start-off with welcoming Ali Aleali into the FireVu business development team. Ali comes from FireVu’s parent company AD Group, where he was a training and
- [Combating manufacturing fire risk through cutting edge fire detection technology](https://www.firevu.com/news/combating-manufacturing-fire-risk-through-cutting-edge-fire-detection-technology/) - Manufacturing plants’ vulnerability to fire ensures that safety, detection and preventive measures should never be compromised. Yet, fires still occur with alarming regularity and often terrible outcomes. Process Industry Informer takes a closer look at manufacturing fire risk and what can be done to reduce it. Manufacturing environments possess inherently high risk processes making the threat of
- [FireVu continues to build up business development team with the appointment of Ali Aleali](https://www.firevu.com/news/firevu-continues-to-build-up-business-development-team-with-the-appointment-of-ali-aleali/) - Fire detection solution provider FireVu is further strengthening its business development team with the appointment of Ali Aleali in April. Aleali moves from parent company AD Group where he was a training and communications specialist. In his new position as business development manager Aleali will concentrate on the petrochemical, chemicals, food and drink processing industries.
- [Can fire safety self-regulation really deliver?](https://www.firevu.com/news/can-fire-safety-self-regulation-really-deliver/) - Can fire safety self-regulation make significant reductions in cases of major fires or is legislation and more preventative measures the better approach? Simon Jenkins product manager of fire detection solution provider FireVu gives his view on finding an approach that delivers. The recently released Fire Futures Forum report highlighted a key issue at the heart
- [Fires hitting harder in the waste management and recycling sector – how damage to the industry’s bottom line is looming larger. Featured in the Chartered Institute of Waste Management magazine](https://www.firevu.com/news/fires-hitting-harder-in-the-waste-management-and-recycling-sector-how-damage-to-the-industrys-bottom-line-is-looming-larger-featured-in-the-chartered-institute-of-waste-management/) - Major fires at waste management and recycling companies average one daily in the UK. While numbers have remained constant, the scale and profile of fires has increased. The results of letting this problem run and run are there to see for the local community and environment. However, the issues are increasingly hitting waste management companies
- [Major fires at waste and recycling plants: the situation, the response and the technology](https://www.firevu.com/news/major-fires-at-waste-and-recycling-plants-the-situation-the-response-and-the-technology/) - Waste management and recycling companies can no longer ignore the situation: the issue of major blazes will refuse to die down until they or the authorities take action Insurance premiums are going up or are much harder to attain, local communities and fire services are getting increasingly impatient and commercial, environmental and health damage is
- [FireVu media monthly round-up: waste management fires take centre stage](https://www.firevu.com/news/firevu-media-monthly-round-up-waste-management-fires-take-centre-stage/) - Over the past month we have been featured in good media outlets talking mainly about the issue of waste management fires. It is a problem that continues to cause much damage to the environment and economy as well as the businesses themselves. While there is a fire every day on average in he UK at
- [Waste management fires dominate monthly Twitter news feed round-up](https://www.firevu.com/news/waste-management-fires-dominate-monthly-twitter-news-feed-round-up/) - Waste management fires, industrial fires and the cost to the environment, fire services and the businesses themselves has dominated FireVu’s Twitter reporting in the past month. As I am writing this entry, I have not been “disappointed” with two major fires reported today. A recycling plant in Horwich (pictured), Cheshire, belching toxic fumes took 40 firefighters to
- [Fire detection technology provider FireVu building up business development team](https://www.firevu.com/news/fire-detection-technology-provider-firevu-building-up-business-development-team/) - Mark Tansey has joined FireVu, an innovator in Video Smoke Detection, as a new business development manager. Tansey joins from wireless fire solutions supplier Sterling Safety Systems where he was UK sales manager. Tansey’s extensive fire detection industry experience includes a number of long-term business development industry positions at ADT, Romec Services, TFS Systems and
- [Waste management fires statistics are up for 2013](https://www.firevu.com/news/waste-management-fires-statistics-are-up-for-2013/) - The number of fires at waste management sites has remained constantly high. Statistics for the past 10 years, supplied by the Environment Agency, have averaged, more or less, a fire every day. While figures for 2012 had come down from 2011 to 96 fires at regulated waste transfer stations and 247 fires at all regulated
- [Tunnel fires and early fire detection takes centre stage in FireVu media coverage](https://www.firevu.com/news/tunnel-fires-and-early-fire-detection-takes-centre-stage-in-firevu-media-coverage/) - Tunnel fires, road and rail, have been of special interest in recent coverage for FireVu for this media round-up for the first part of summer. Spurred on in part by EU Directive 2004/54/EC, which came into full effect in April this year, we have highlighted the issues and dangers posed by tunnel fires. The directive,
- [Railway tunnel fires: the dangers, consequences, prevention and legislation](https://www.firevu.com/news/railway-tunnel-fires-the-dangers-consequences-prevention-and-legislation/) - Fire prevention is the single most important issue for railway tunnel fires safety. The potential consequences of fire, both materially and in human life often exceed road tunnels accidents. While the technology and solutions are available to reduce incidences of serious situations, the issue and danger still remains. The question is how we can manage
- [Major Tunnel fires: the fire detection and preventative solutions](https://www.firevu.com/news/major-tunnel-fires-the-fire-detection-and-preventative-solutions/) - Major tunnel fires can be catastrophic with the scale of lives and property lost. The particular nature of fires in such confined spaces ensures special challenges to fire safety professionals and fire fighters. FireVu, has designed and installed fire detection solutions for Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah and Sydney Harbour tunnels. The Mont Blanc Tunnel was no
- [Visual Smoke Detection (VSD) technology is the ideal solution for the challenges presented by the voluminous space of aircraft hangars.](https://www.firevu.com/news/visual-smoke-detection-vsd-technology-is-the-ideal-solution-for-the-challenges-presented-by-the-voluminous-space-of-aircraft-hangars/) - High ceilings lead to the increased possibility of smoke stratification, which can delay the activation of aspirating systems. Smoke rises because it is hotter than the surrounding air. As it travels through the cooler air it loses heat and once it reaches the same temperature as the air it stops rising. Consequently aspirating detectors located
- [Summer media round-up part two: early fire detection articles features in a range of industries](https://www.firevu.com/news/summer-media-round-up-part-two-early-fire-detection-articles-features-in-a-range-of-industries/) - The second part of the FireVu summer media round-up features a variety of industries that use early fire detection. FireVu highlights the dangers inherent to manufacturing industries, the strict legislation and the need for effective fire safety measures. While manufacturing fires can be devastating, tunnel fires are no less catastrophic. FireVu gives the Gotthard Tunnel
- [FireVu introduces new Multi Detector – combining Visual Smoke and Flame Detection and Thermopile technologies for the first time](https://www.firevu.com/news/firevu-introduces-new-multi-detector-combining-visual-smoke-and-flame-detection-and-thermopile-technologies-for-the-first-time/) - FireVu is introducing the first fire detection technology that combines Visual Smoke Detection (VSD), flame detection and now temperature sensing technology in the form of being built in thermopile called the Multi Detector. The Multi Detector will offer users a solution that will identify and analyse smoke and heat patterns to raise alerts. VSD technology
- [FireVu introduces new combined fire detection solution for manufacturing](https://www.firevu.com/news/firevu-introduces-new-combined-fire-detection-solution-for-manufacturing/) - The Multi Detector is the fire detection solution for manufacturing – combining Visual Smoke Detection, flame and thermopile technology for the first time for fire safety industry professionals FireVu is introducing the first fire detection solution for manufacturing that combines Visual Smoke Detection (VSD), flame detection and now temperature sensing technology in the form of

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.firevu.com/) - FireVu detectors identify smoke, flame and heat at its source, protecting any site where time is of the essence when identifying and responding to fire.
- [Software Release Downloads](https://www.firevu.com/new-software-release-area/) - Current Product Software For software relating to our legacy products please refer to the section at the foot of this page. TIMEZONE UPDATES Gen4 Models Gen4 Models TZ Update Gen3 Models
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- [Thank you - Enterprise Observer Download Link](https://www.firevu.com/thank-you-enterprise-observer-download-link/) - Thank you for interest in Enterprise Observer, your demo version license key is detailed below. Please now download the Enterprise Observer Software here. You will find help on how to unlock and use the software under the 'Video Management Software' section on our Technical Support FAQ page. There is also a short video with
- [Latest Updates](https://www.firevu.com/latest-updates/) - Latest from LinkedIn Latest News NetVu to showcase Dedicated Micros, FireVu, and Cloud Portal at Matrix Group event Read More Alan Hickson joins NetVu as Chief Operating Officer Read More FireVu Technology explained in International Fire & Safety Journal Read More FireVu featured in International Fire & Safety Journal Read More FireVu on the Leaders
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- [Manuals](https://www.firevu.com/manuals/) - Current Product Documentation For documentation relating to our legacy products please refer to the section at the foot of this page. FIREVU FIREVU SYSTEM (Illustrative system) – Installation Manual including FireVu Annunciator FIREVU MULTIDETECTORS (FVMD) – Installation Manual for Stand-Alone Detectors VIDEO MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ENTERPRISE OBSERVER (ENVO) – Installation Manual Legacy
- [Every Second Counts](https://www.firevu.com/every-second-counts/) - EVERY SECOND COUNTS The FireVu video detection solution gives a fast and accurate response in challenging environments when every second counts, with class-leading rejection of false positives providing early warning and rapid response to fire incidents. Fire Detection The FireVu system offers unparalleled accuracy using a combination of Video Flame Detection (VFD) and Video Smoke
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- [Enterprise Observer Demo Request](https://www.firevu.com/enterprise-observer-request-form/) - Why choose Enterprise Observer? Enterprise Observer is Dedicated Micros’ next generation video management and viewing software. The product is capable of being used as a simple viewer, but its PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) scalability enables expansion to a full building management and control system. Its performance and data handling functions enable the system to
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- [Company Overview](https://www.firevu.com/about/company-overview/) - NetVu Ltd is part of NetVu Holdings Limited and serves the UK, EMEA, and US markets. The business is a pioneer of innovative technology and surveillance, founded by industry leader and current Chairman, Mike Newton. With its roots in computer science and the Manchester technology scene of the early 1980s, the business has a legacy
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