Reduce False Fire Alarms: Strategies, Insights & Smart Technology

Automatic fire alarms save lives—but when they trigger unnecessarily, they can create major operational, financial, and safety challenges. Each year, more than 100,000 automatic fire alarm activations occur across commercial properties in Australia—and over 97% are unwanted false alarms. For property owners, managers, and operators, these activations are not just inconvenient—they can cost hundreds of millions annually and disrupt tenants, patients, and staff.

Join industry experts Brett Spinucci and Phil Yang for a practical session designed to tackle false alarms head-on.

Meet the Speakers

Brett Spinucci, Fire Systems Industry Lead with nearly 20 years in fire alarm and monitoring through Romteck Grid, Brett brings deep expertise in fire system operations, fault diagnostics, and false alarm reduction. Having collaborated extensively with Fire Brigades across NSW, Victoria, and the ACT, Brett combines technical insight with a strong people focus to deliver safer, more efficient outcomes for developers, builders, government agencies, and fire contractors.

Phil Yang, Director, FiftyFive Group. Phil has over 20 years’ experience in building services engineering, smart building technologies, and operational strategy across hospitals, retail centres, and commercial offices. Formerly Head of Shopping Centre Technology at Westfield (Scentre Group), Phil led operations across 42 centres in Australia and New Zealand, managing key systems including fire, security, Wi-Fi, and smart building infrastructure. Phil is passionate about leveraging technology and data to drive operational efficiency, compliance, and safety.

Why Attend:

Unwanted fire alarms are not just a nuisance—they carry real costs. In NSW alone, false alarms are estimated to cost between $246 million and $349 million annually, with rising penalties across multiple jurisdictions. Many property teams struggle to respond effectively due to incomplete records, missing root cause analysis, or inaccurate activation timelines.

What You’ll Learn:

• The main categories and causes of unwanted fire alarms

• The operational and financial impacts on property teams

• Practical strategies to mitigate false alarms and prevent repeats

• Proven methods to recover costs and manage chargeable false alarms

This session will show you how smarter data, better processes, and the right technology can reduce risk, improve compliance, and cut unnecessary costs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights from leading experts in fire system operations and smart building technologies.

Register to Attend