Shortlisted for Two FSM Awards 2025

Enhancing Fire Safety for Deaf Communities - Campaign of the Year Finalist

Our shortlisted Campaign of the Year, Enhancing Fire Safety for Deaf Communities, was developed in partnership with the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID). This important initiative aimed to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by individuals who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, and to highlight inclusive fire safety solutions designed to meet their needs.

The campaign had a clear and powerful aim, to promote inclusivity in fire safety by increasing visibility and adoption of accessible alert systems such as visual indicators and vibrating alarms. It sought to empower the deaf community with life-saving information while encouraging businesses, schools, and public venues to take proactive steps towards greater fire safety accessibility.

Key elements of the campaign included:

The campaign achieved meaningful impact:

By combining public education, grassroots community engagement, and accessible product promotion, the campaign not only raised awareness but also inspired lasting change, promoting safer, more inclusive environments for people who are deaf or have a hearing loss. It sparked meaningful conversations around fire safety equity, resonated with individuals, organisations, and community groups, and showcased how inclusive design and advocacy can drive real-world improvements. In doing so, CST and RNID laid the foundation for a more accessible approach to fire safety, delivering measurable impact while continuing to support RNID’s broader mission to break down barriers for deaf people across the UK.

Edinburgh Airport Fire Safety Communication System - Fire Safety Project of the Year Finalist

In the Fire Safety Project of the Year category, our innovative work at Edinburgh Airport has been recognised for significantly enhancing emergency communication across the airport’s operations.

Managing fire safety across an airport environment presents unique challenges, from coordinating multiple buildings and high footfall areas to ensuring round-the-clock protection without disrupting operations. Working in close collaboration with the airport’s facilities and security teams, we implemented the AlarmCall Pro+ system across 38 individual buildings, enabling real-time transmission of fire and fault alerts directly to the airport’s main control centre via the WINMAG Plus Alarm Management System.

To ensure robust execution, our team carried out extensive on-site signal strength assessments, configured each system, and delivered comprehensive operational training to facilities and security staff, ensuring the system could be confidently used and maintained daily.

This centralised system has transformed incident response across Edinburgh Airport, creating a more proactive and resilient fire safety environment for one of the UK’s busiest transport hubs.