Derby fire consultancy turns up the heat with counterpart merger

Derby-based OHEAP Fire and Security has merged with local consultancy Risk Assessment Solutions to grow its services.

The merger adds health and safety training, risk assessments and compliance management to OHEAP’s fire protection and security offerings.

OHEAP, a fire alarm company since 1958, now serves over 12,500 customers across 40,000 sites.

Initially focused on basic fire safety services like extinguishers and alarms, OHEAP now offers a full range of protection services, including technology-driven security solutions and specialist PPE and workwear.

Risk Assessment Solutions advises businesses across the UK on fire, health, and safety risks.

Nicholas Heap, managing director of OHEAP Fire and Security notes “We are delighted to be able to add additional, critical services to our portfolio as we bring Risk Assessment Solutions under the OHEAP umbrella. It means we can provide a wraparound protection and risk management solution for our customers, giving them peace of mind as they focus on their day jobs. This latest growth means we can better support the Risk Assessment Solution customers with a wider array of services to help them grow safely and securely.”