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Credit Suisse

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Large-Scale P50 Fire Extinguisher Installation for a Global Financial Institution

Delivering a 600-Unit Fire Extinguisher Upgrade with Minimal Business Disruption

Tower Fire was selected by Credit Suisse to deliver one of our first major Britannia P50 Fire Extinguisher installation projects. The programme involved replacing approximately 600 traditional fire extinguishers with long-life, service-free P50 extinguishers across the client’s premises.

The installation was carefully planned and successfully completed in just two days, minimising disruption to the client’s operations while delivering a modern fire extinguisher solution designed to reduce long-term maintenance requirements. Alongside the installation, Tower Fire also delivered ongoing Fire Extinguisher Training for employees over several years, helping ensure staff remained confident in the safe use of firefighting equipment.

Client Challenge

As a major financial organisation, Credit Suisse required a fire extinguisher solution that could be installed quickly, minimise disruption to business operations and reduce the ongoing costs associated with annual servicing.

The organisation also wanted employees to receive practical training to ensure they understood how and when fire extinguishers should be used safely during the early stages of a fire.
Tower Fire developed a solution that combined modern fire protection technology with flexible commercial support, allowing the organisation to spread the investment through a structured four-year payment plan.

Project Scope

Tower Fire was appointed to deliver:

  • Replacement of approximately 600 fire extinguishers
  • Britannia P50 Fire Extinguisher installation
  • On-site commissioning
  • Fire Extinguisher Training
  • Ongoing support
  • Structured four-year payment solution

Our Solution

Following a detailed survey of the premises, Tower Fire developed a phased installation programme designed to minimise disruption while ensuring every extinguisher was correctly positioned and commissioned.

Approximately 600 Britannia P50 Fire Extinguishers were installed over a two-day period by our experienced engineers. The P50 extinguishers provided Credit Suisse with a long-life solution requiring visual annual inspections rather than traditional engineer servicing, helping simplify future compliance.

To support the installation, Tower Fire also delivered practical Fire Extinguisher Training, ensuring employees understood extinguisher selection, fire classifications and the safe use of portable firefighting equipment.

Technical Approach

Site Survey

Assessment of existing fire extinguisher provision and confirmation of suitable replacement strategy.

Britannia P50
Installation

Installation and commissioning of approximately 600 P50 extinguishers in accordance with current British Standards and manufacturer guidance.

Minimal Operational Disruption

Carefully planned installation programme completed within two days to reduce disruption to business activities.

Fire Extinguisher Training

Practical training delivered by experienced former fire service professionals covering: Fire classes, Extinguisher identification, Safe operation, PASS technique, When not to tackle a fire

Flexible Commercial Solution

Tower Fire developed a four-year payment plan that enabled the client to benefit from the upgrade while managing capital expenditure effectively.

All training was delivered by experienced former fire service professionals with extensive operational knowledge of emergency response within healthcare environments.

Results

The project successfully delivered:

Although the site has since relocated, the project remains an important milestone in Tower Fire’s history and demonstrated our ability to successfully manage large-scale fire extinguisher replacement programmes.

Client Benefits

By working with Tower Fire, Credit Suisse benefited from:

Large-scale installation completed with minimal disruption
Long-life P50 Fire Extinguishers
Reduced ongoing servicing requirements
Practical Fire Extinguisher Training
Flexible payment arrangements
Professional project management from start to completion
Why Choose Tower Fire

Why Choose Tower Fire?

Tower Fire is one of the UK’s leading providers of Britannia P50 Fire Extinguishers, Fire Extinguisher Training and fire safety solutions.|

Our healthcare services include:
  • Fire Risk Assessments
  • Fire Doors
  • Fire Safety Training
  • Fire Compartmentation
  • Care-Specific Fire Evacuation Training
  • Fire Stopping
  • Fire Warden Training
  • P50 Fire Extinguishers
  • Fire Strategy
  • Ongoing Fire Safety Management
  • Fire Alarms
Delivered by experienced former fire service professionals, our solutions are designed around the unique operational challenges of healthcare environments.
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FIRE SAFETY FAQ

P50 extinguishers are designed with a 20-year service life and require annual visual inspections rather than traditional engineer servicing, helping many organisations reduce maintenance costs and simplify compliance.

Yes. We regularly deliver fire extinguisher replacement programmes for organisations ranging from single-site businesses to large multi-site estates.

Yes. Our practical Fire Extinguisher Training is delivered by experienced former fire service professionals and can be tailored to your workplace and fire risks.