December 11 2009 - Product
Derby, Kan.-based BRG Precision introduces the Wireless Emergency Mass Notification (EMN) System, which interfaces with AT&T's Natural Voices Software and with fire alarm systems as recommended by NFPA 72.
November 20 2009 - Product
System Sensor of St. Charles, Ill., has added voice messaging to its ExitPoint product, an audible exit sign. ExitPoint is now capable of playing a recorded alert message, which instructs the occupants of the action to take as they approach an ExitPoint device, including "stairs up," "stairs down," "area of refuge" and "exit here."
November 9 2009 - Product
St. Charles, Ill.-based System Sensor launches its B200SR intelligent sounder bases. The sounder bases support the System Sensor synchronization protocol, enabling them to be used as part of the general evacuation signal - fully meeting UL 268 and UL 464.
October 13 2009 - Product
System Sensor of St. Charles, Ill., has expanded its SpectrAlert Advance audible/visible notification appliance to include a line of mass notification system (MNS) devices and accessories. These products are designed to meet developing MNS codes and requirements.
October 6 2009 - News
Fire and life safety provider SimplexGrinnell highlighted its emergency planning and preparedness capabilities at ASIS 2009 Seminar and Exhibits in Anaheim, Calif.
October 5 2009 - Product
NOTIFIER of Northford, Conn., releases its high-speed NOTI-FIRE-NET fire alarm network, which operates nearly 40 times faster than its standard network platform while supporting twice as many nodes, according to the company.
August 24 2009 - Article
Building upon basic voice communication systems, new mass notification platforms can integrate multiple technologies to communicate via public address, digital signage, texting, E-mail and more. For security contractors that adeptly maneuver through issues unique to the market, opportunities can be expected to follow.
August 7 2009 - PhotoGallery
The Oklahoma Blood Institute called on integrator STAMPSCO Fire & Security to design and overhaul its fire/life-safety system to accomodate multisite operations in two states. The integrator provided a solution that includes voice evacuation, expandable networking and remote monitoring.
Read the full case study, which appeared in the May 2009 issue of Security Sales & Integration. Want an equipment list? Click here. Photos are courtesy of Gamewell-FCI.
April 29 2009 - News
Notifier, part of the Honeywell Fire Systems group, will be hosting a series of free, half-day seminars for anyone responsible for the design, selection and operation of fire and life safety systems in commercial, educational, industrial, retail, health care and hospitality facilities.
August 1 2007 - Product
Louisville, Ky.-based Honeywell introduces the XLS3000 Digital Voice Command, a digital audio evacuation, paging and firefighter telephone system that integrates with XLS3000 fire alarm control panels for tailored notification and increased occupant safety during an emergency.
March 1 2008 - Product
NOTIFIER of Northford, Conn. announces the release of its mass notification solutions product line.
May 1 2002 - Article
The recent number of fatal fires on college campuses across the United States has been disturbing news to parents, school administrators, fire officials and the public. Fortunately, such tragedy was averted at the University of Rio Grande in Ohio. When a blaze ignited in one of the school's dormitories, all 72 students inside were safely evacuated.