For emergency service facilities, like fire stations, every second counts, particularly when it is an airside fire station that is responsible for any emergency on the site.
They need to be able to respond swiftly to any incident and Sectional Overhead Doors play a critical role in ensuring a rapid response time. They offer quick, reliable, and unhindered access for emergency vehicles, which is essential for a rapid deployment.
BID Group were recently engaged by Birmingham Airport to install new sectional doors to their airside fire station, these commercial sectional doors are lightweight, fast, and reliable—perfect for emergency facilities that rely on quick and responsive door operations. Glazed vision panels were a requisite to increase visibility and let natural light inside the facility.
Birmingham Airport is the UK’s third largest airport outside London and by 2033, Birmingham Airport is forecast to handle around 18 million passengers a year, an increase of 40% compared to current passengers numbers. The Airport’s Master Plan sets out the Airport’s vision for the future and upgrading the fire station doors are just part of a £500m investment to modernise facilities and grow capacity.
Sectional overhead doors are not only functional but can also be tailored to fit the aesthetic and operational requirements of any business. BID Group offers a vast array of customisation options including fire station red!
Security does not have to come at the expense of accessibility, and with sectional overhead doors, it doesn’t. The structural integrity of galvanised steel combined with robust locking mechanisms ensures that these doors provide a high level of protection against potential security breaches. The perfect solution for high security facilities such as a busy airport.
