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
Ben Franklin’s Pivotal Role in the Fire & Life Safety Industry
Education, Fire Alarms, Fire Damper, Fire Pumps, Fire Sprinklers
Ben Franklin like many of the Founding Fathers of America was a brilliant man. He was an abolitionist, diplomat, inventor, […] Read more
Types of Fire Alarm Systems: Conventional vs. Addressable
Education, Fire Alarms, General
What are the Two Types of Fire Alarm Systems? Before you decide to replace an antiquated fire alarm, you should […] Read more
Feng Shui and Fire Alarm Pull Stations
Education, Fire Alarms, General
Feng shui experts will tell you that the placement of décor in any area can greatly affect the feel and […] Read more