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Smart Detection Systems

Smoke and Fire Detection

WCCTV’s AI-based smoke and fire detection analytics provide fast, reliable alerts the moment smoke or flames are identified on site. The system helps prevent disaster by spotting early warning signs, reducing false alarms and giving you more time to act. It’s a smarter way to safeguard people, property and operations.

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Fires Spread Fast. Delays Cost Lives.

The Real-World Risk of Undetected Fire

Fires can break out in seconds and escalate in minutes. Whether caused by electrical faults, hot works, flammable materials or arson, the result is the same: catastrophic damage, disrupted operations and risk to life.

Traditional smoke detectors often trigger too late, especially in outdoor or high-ceiling environments where smoke takes time to reach sensors. By then, critical response time has already been lost.

False alarms also remain a major issue. Dust, steam or vapour can lead to unnecessary evacuations, downtime and mistrust in the system.

WCCTV’s smoke and fire detection analytics work in real time to spot the earliest signs of danger. By identifying visible smoke and flame patterns directly through your surveillance cameras, you gain a vital time advantage when it matters most.

Detect Threats Faster with Intelligent Analytics

Computer Vision That Spots Danger First

How WCCTV’s Smoke and Fire Detection Works

Our smoke and fire detection system uses AI-powered video analytics to monitor for visual signs of smoke and flame in real time. It continuously analyses every frame of footage from your WCCTV system, searching for movement, colour patterns and behaviours that match known fire signatures.

If a match is detected, the system immediately raises an alert and captures supporting evidence. Alerts can be escalated through our live monitoring partners or sent directly to your team.

Unlike traditional detectors, this system doesn’t rely on particles or heat reaching a fixed sensor. It sees the danger directly, providing a faster and often more accurate response. It also works effectively in open-air or large-volume environments where standard detectors struggle.

Everything is managed through the Stellifii platform, giving you full visibility of alerts, footage and response actions via desktop or mobile.

Act on Fire Risks Before It’s Too Late

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Detection that Prevents Disaster

Features and Benefits of WCCTV’s Smoke and Fire Detection

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AI-Powered Early Warning System

The system uses advanced video analytics to identify smoke and flames instantly. This allows faster response times compared to traditional detectors that rely on heat or particles reaching a sensor.

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Visual Verification of All Alerts

Every detection event is supported by visual evidence, helping your team or our monitoring partners verify threats before escalating. This reduces false alarms and ensures faster, targeted responses.

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No Extra Sensors or Infrastructure Needed

Fire detection runs through the same WCCTV system already installed on your site. There’s no need for additional detectors, wiring or integration work.

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Automated Detection Reduces Human Error

Manual monitoring relies on constant attention. Automated fire detection works 24/7 without losing focus, reducing the risk of missed threats.

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Alerts Managed via Stellifii Platform

Every alert, snapshot and event log is recorded and managed through Stellifii. You get real-time visibility and a full audit trail of every incident from any device.

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Compliance, Liability and Real-World Consequences

Why Fire Detection Standards Can’t Be Overlooked

Fires on construction sites and in vacant or poorly secured commercial properties continue to result in major financial and legal fallout.

According to Home Office figures, the UK recorded over 300 construction-related fires in the last year, many of which were preventable. The cost of fire-related damage is estimated to exceed £1b annually.

In March 2025, a property management firm was fined £160,000 for failing to install adequate fire detection systems in an empty office complex, leading to extensive structural damage and endangering emergency responders.

Construction sites are especially vulnerable due to the presence of combustible materials, incomplete fire safety systems and limited occupancy, all of which delay detection and increase impact.

Missed or delayed alerts also expose site owners and managers to claims, prosecution and reputational damage. Enforcement notices issued by the HSE frequently cite inadequate fire protection as a breach of CDM 2015 Regulations.

WCCTV’s AI-driven smoke and fire detection system offers a faster and more reliable way to detect threats and take action, eliminating the need for human oversight or slow-reacting physical sensors.

Reduce Your Fire Risk With Intelligent Detection

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Protection for the Most High Risk Areas

Who Uses Our Smoke and Fire Detection System?

WCCTV’s AI-based smoke and fire detection is used by organisations responsible for sites where fire risk is high, and conventional smoke detectors aren’t fast or reliable enough. Common use cases include:

  • Construction and demolition contractors managing flammable materials, hot works, and temporary power supplies across unsecured or partially complete sites.
  • Vacant property managers securing empty buildings where traditional fire systems have been deactivated, vandalised or were never installed.
  • Commercial property owners looking for early warning systems that provide visual verification, instant alerts and a smarter layer of protection beyond basic alarms.
  • Critical infrastructure operators safeguarding depots, substations and storage facilities where fire would result in operational shutdowns or regulatory breaches.
  • Waste management and recycling operators monitoring for smoke and flame where heat, chemical reactions or flammable loads increase the likelihood of spontaneous ignition.
  • Logistics firms and distribution centres protecting warehouses and outdoor storage zones from costly fire events

No matter what location you need to monitor, WCCTV’s video-based solution delivers faster alerts, remote visibility and a reduced risk of loss.

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Where Smoke and Fire Detection Makes a Difference

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Part of Your Connected Site Management Ecosystem

Stellifii: One Platform for Safety, Security and Compliance Oversight

All WCCTV fire and smoke detection systems are powered by Stellifii, our UK-manufactured platform for mobile surveillance and site intelligence.

It’s more than just a place to view footage. Stellifii brings together live video, AI-based fire detection, system health checks and incident alerts into a single dashboard. You get full oversight of site safety from one login, with no need to manage multiple platforms or suppliers.

Fire and smoke events are flagged in real time, with alerts sent directly to your team or our NSI Gold Accredited monitoring partners. Each incident is timestamped, recorded and available for review, helping you verify risks and respond faster.

Whether you're protecting an active site, vacant building or critical infrastructure, Stellifii simplifies the way you monitor fire hazards, prevent disruption and maintain compliance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Does AI-Based Fire Detection Work?

The system uses advanced video analytics to detect smoke, flames or heat signatures within the camera’s field of view. It analyses patterns of movement, colour and behaviour consistent with fire and sends real-time alerts when a threat is identified.

Can the System Detect Fire in Outdoor Environments?

Yes. Our smoke and fire detection systems are ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. They’re particularly effective in large, open or high-ceiling spaces where traditional smoke detectors may fail.

Does It Replace Traditional Smoke Alarms?

This system is designed to work alongside traditional detectors. It provides earlier detection and visual verification, especially in areas where smoke may not rise quickly or reach a ceiling-mounted alarm.

What Happens When Fire or Smoke Is Detected?

An alert is triggered and sent to your designated contacts or our monitoring partners. Live footage, snapshots and a timestamped log are recorded in the Stellifii platform for immediate review and follow-up.

Is the System Compatible with Any CCTV Camera?

It can be added to compatible WCCTV systems or integrated into select third-party cameras. We’ll confirm suitability as part of our setup process.

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