Mass Notification Systems: Creating Effective Ways to Communicate in an Emergency
The rise of emergency situations such as intruders, severe weather, etc. has caused facilities to reevaluate their notification methods. Many […] Read more
Summer Fire and Life Safety Tips
Memorial Day is a time to honor all American men and women who lost their lives while serving the country. […] Read more
Top 5 Hollywood Goofs Using Fire and Life Safety Systems
If one of your favorite movies includes Die Hard, Catch Me If You Can, Mean Girls, or The Terminator you […] Read more
How Can Facilities Benefit from Fire Alarm Monitoring?
A fire alarm system has two critical roles in the event of an emergency. To alert the building’s occupants to […] Read more
Are Smoke Detectors the Same Throughout a Building?
Education, Fire Alarms, General
When I was college living in the dorms, someone was always burning something in the microwave. That item was usually […] Read more
Why False Alarms Don’t Disrupt Sporting Events
Education, Fire Alarms, General
Imagine you’re watching the Super Bowl on TV and enjoying some delicious cheesy nachos. There are only a few seconds […] Read more
Tips on Retaining Fire Protection System Records
Education, Fire Alarms, Fire Damper, Fire Pumps, Fire Sprinklers, Fire Suppression, General
After a company services any fire and life safety system, the facility receives a report that documents the work. Unfortunately, […] Read more
How to Prevent False Fire Alarms
Education, Fire Alarms, General
False alarms are a common problem that many facility managers have to resolve. Not only are they a nuisance for […] Read more
Fire and Smoke Damper Inspections in Healthcare Facilities Article
Education, Fire Damper, General
Life Safety Digest Magazine published the article What Facilities Managers Need to Know About Fire and Smoke Damper Inspections in […] Read more
Fire Sprinkler Backflow Preventers, Protecting the Potable Water Supply
Fire Pumps, Fire Sprinklers, General
Commercial backflow preventers are essential parts of a fire service line that prevent polluted water from entering into the public […] Read more