Deaf Alerter is a fire alarm messaging system designed for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
If a fire alarm goes off in a building that has Deaf Alerter installed, then a notification will be sent to all ‘Alerter’ devices within that building.
This is an important way to support fire safety for people who can’t hear alarms sounding. To find out more information on how it's used, watch this video or read more on the Alerter Group website.
How it works
The Deaf Alerter system consists of two important parts:
- ‘Transmitter’ technology installed in buildings.
- Portable Alerter devices (sometimes known as ‘receivers’ or ‘pagers’) for individuals to carry.
If a fire alarm goes off in a building where a Deaf Alerter transmitter has been installed, then the transmitter will send a notification to all portable Alerter devices within that building. A visual message will pop up on the devices’ screens, and the devices will vibrate strongly.
Important: People who are provided with an Alerter device should carry it at all times in order to receive these notifications.
How to get hold of an Alerter device
You can borrow a portable Alerter device from our Student Support Team in the Student Centre, (Preston Campus). You can also contact our Inclusive Support Team for more information.