Firecom innovates with a certified TETRA room for extra safety and reliability

For Firecom, it is essential to ensure the reliability of systems and equipment within critical alarm and public safety. Organizations that work with sensitive communications equipment must be able to demonstrate that processes and security are implemented at the highest level.

By investing in and establishing a certified facility, Firecom has taken a significant step toward safeguarding these processes and security. This facility was created to further enhance our reliability, safety, and quality assurance, in conjunction with our existing ISO certifications.

What is a certified space?

A certified room is a specially designed and secured environment where sensitive communications equipment can be monitored, managed, and configured. The purpose of a certified room is to ensure maximum security, control, and integrity during equipment processing. National requirements and procedures have been established for these types of rooms, which we are happy to briefly explain.

TEA2 license and secure communication

The C2000 network uses TEA2 encryption. This is an encryption standard specifically designed for communications by emergency services and other safety organizations. Firecom is a TEA2-licensed supplier of Motorola Solutions Inc., which means we are authorized to work with this secure peripheral equipment.

What requirements must a certified space meet?

A certified space must meet various requirements, including a number of mandatory security measures. These measures are essentially aimed at preventing unauthorized access or the loss of sensitive assets. Some of the requirements include:

• Key management and key control safe: Sensitive equipment and keys are stored in a certified key safe.
• Access control: Only authorized persons have access to the space.
• Camera recording: Continuous surveillance is necessary to monitor activities.
• Alarm notification: The room must be equipped with alarm devices that can report unwanted situations.

What requirements does Firecom's certified space meet?

Firecom has equipped its certified space in accordance with the mandatory security requirements. Within and around this space, we have implemented the following features, among others:

• Procedures: Work processes that are in line with our existing ISO-certified working methods.
• Access restrictions: Only authorized employees have access to the space.
• Camera surveillance: A camera detects and monitors access.
• Alarm system: A reliable alarm system linked to our security procedures.
• Key Control Safe: A key control safe for securely managing sensitive assets.

The strengthening of ISO certifications and quality assurance

At Firecom, we hold multiple ISO certifications that underpin our focus on safety, quality, and sustainability. Our ISO 9001 certification ensures we safeguard our quality processes, our ISO 27001 certification confirms our structured information security, and our ISO 40001 certification demonstrates our responsible environmental management practices. The realization of our certified space seamlessly aligns with our ISO certifications and strengthens our reliability and security within critical communication environments.

Security for the future

By opening our certified facility, we are further investing in innovation and professional security. We are also strengthening our ISO certifications and offering customers even greater assurance that sensitive communications equipment is handled in a controlled and secure environment.

Do you have any questions about our certified space or our ISO certifications? Feel free to contact us at info@firecom.nl.