February 3, 2012
Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell has launched a training certificate program that allows fire alarm installer to qualify for continuing education units (CEUs).
February 2, 2012
The Elk Grove Village board has pulled a proposed fire alarm ordinance thanks to strong efforts by the Illinois Electronic Security Association (IESA) and community leaders here.
January 31, 2012
To help a Boy Scout troop earn Engineering merit badges, fire/life-safety products provider Fike Corp. hosted a fire and explosion safety exhibit at its 26,000-square-foot explosion protection remote testing facility.
January 30, 2012
In support of the construction of the school's Fire Protection Engineering Lab (FPEL), Siemens Building Technologies (SBT) has given $100,000 to the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).
January 28, 2012
With its recent purchase of Upper Darby, Pa.-based Omni Alarms Inc., Oliver Fire Protection & Security has expanded its footprint in Southeast Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
January 28, 2012
To expand its gas and flame detection, and monitoring solutions, Honeywell has acquired Fire Sentry Corp., a fire detection and control products provider. Terms of the deal were not released.
January 18, 2012
Potter Electric Signal Co. has revamped its Web site to provide users with enhanced customer interaction and functionality.
January 11, 2012
The Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD) will monitor all new commercial fire alarm systems here, eliminating central station monitoring, according to a plan approved by the Mt. Prospect Board of Trustees.
January 3, 2012
Chicago-based private equity firm Generation3 Capital (Gen3) has purchased LogicMark, a personal emergency response systems (PERS) manufacturer.
December 29, 2011
The SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION staff has compiled a list of "Top 10" fire/life-safety stories based on reader popularity.
December 21, 2011
The SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION staff has compiled a series of 'Top 10' lists based reader popularity.
December 7, 2011
A new online resource by Notifier by Honeywell will educate users on effectively deploying integrated fire alarm and emergency communication systems (ECS) through virtual demonstrations.
December 7, 2011
There was an average of 15,700 reported high-rise building fires per year from 2005 to 2009, according to the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) latest report.
December 6, 2011
A family that claims their fire alarm did not sound during a fire is blaming the alarm company that installed the system, citing that the system did not work.
November 16, 2011
In response to the increased demand for complex fire alarm and mass notification systems to meet Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), STAMPSCO has formed a new Fire Systems Design Group (FSDG) division.
November 15, 2011
An upgraded software tool by Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell streamlines fire alarm system installs and service while building a database of information on each installation, according to the company.
November 10, 2011
In an effort to reach more customers in the southeast region, VSC Fire & Security (VSC) has acquired fire sprinkler contractor Fire Protection Specialists (FPS).
November 3, 2011
To meet code requirements and comply with the local municipality, Tudor Oaks Community has undergone an extensive renovation of its antiquated fire alarm system. Among the principal upgrades has been installing almost 200 horn strobes with 177 candela.
October 24, 2011
ADT Security Services has recalled carbon monoxide (CO) detectors for failure to signal users when the devices reached their end of useful life.
October 4, 2011
In an effort to make the company more customer-centered, Potter Electric Signal Co. has reduced the number of distributors that will have access to its line of addressable fire panels.