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June 30, 2010
Participants will learn proper techniques for configuring the layered mass notification system, setting up notification zones and creating notification profiles for weather emergencies, man-made disasters and other crisis response-evoking activities.
June 23, 2010
Silent Knight by Honeywell has introduced an IP communicator, which is designed to enable the transmission of fire alarm system information to a central monitoring station via any standard IP line.
June 16, 2010
The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) has rolled out the first of what school officials hope will be a network of five mass notification warning system speakers has been installed on the roof of Kerr Hall in the heart of the UCSB campus.
June 11, 2010
Despite a national push to require fire sprinkler systems in new hotels and motels, a study by the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) found that many older hotels can legally avoid installing sprinklers.
June 9, 2010
Despite a national push to require fire sprinkler systems in new hotels and motels, a study by the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) found that many older hotels can legally avoid installing sprinklers...
June 9, 2010
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has presented John J. O'Sullivan with the esteemed 2010 Paul C. Lamb Award during the organizations 2010 conference.
June 2, 2010
A New Jersey lawmaker introduced a bill that would enact a key legislative fix sought by a Security Industry Association (SIA)-led coalition...
June 2, 2010
United Technologies Corp. Chairman and CEO Louis Chenevert received the FDNY Foundation's annual Commissioner's Humanitarian Award for the company's longtime support for fire prevention and public safety in New York City.
May 28, 2010
During 2003-2007, U.S. fire departments responded to approximately 380,000 home fires a year. The fires caused a large number of civilian deaths and an average of 13,160 reported civilian fire injuries. Additionally, the fires produced $6.4 billion in direct property damage.
May 26, 2010
The new offering will enable Diebold to deliver integrated fire and burglar protection to end users in a variety of markets.
May 21, 2010
The free one-day course will offer an overview of basic fire alarm technology and application and hands-on technical training for the company's latest IntelliKnight systems.
May 18, 2010
Beginning in July, the free program will offer more than 40 hours of online training, and will focus primarily on code specific technology, such as NFPA 72 and NICET Fire Alarm.
May 17, 2010
The Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010 (SB 183), signed May 7, will complement provisions in the 2010 California Residential Code and 2010 California Building Code that require the installation of CO detection and notification devices in new dwellings in the state, beginning in January 2011.
May 12, 2010
Home security companies have avoided the worst of the recession due to a stable core of consumers...
May 12, 2010
An assortment of financing options can be customized to cover equipment, regular maintenance and service fees while allowing facility owners to conserve working capital and overcome budget constraints, according to the company.
May 10, 2010
Security Alarm Industry Coalition (SIAC) awarded the Huntersville (N.C.) Police Department with the Directors’ Award of Distinction...
May 10, 2010
The Electronic Security Association’s (ESA) National Training School will offer a course aimed at teaching dealers and integrators...
May 6, 2010
The Video Monitoring Symposium Network (VMSN) will host its first annual trade show and conference May 18 at the Lancaster Convention Center in Lancaster, Pa...
May 5, 2010
Honored for business excellence and inspirational leadership, Allied Fire & Security and its proprietors were recently inducted into the Jr. Achievement...
May 5, 2010
Stricter legislation and advancement in technology, coupled with a rebound in new construction, are forecast to generate new opportunities in the fire industry.