A PIONEERING tech firm has signed a contract with a landmark hotel.

Fireco, based in Hove, has signed a deal with Hilton to stock its Deaf Message Service (DMS) at its London Gatwick hotel. The messaging system sends a text when a fire alarm sounds to all connected users.

All site staff and hard of hearing guests will be alerted to a fire alarm helping protect them with a speedy evacuation in the event of a fire.