Fire Detection

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Protecting Critical Infrastructure From Fire Peril

May 14, 2012

After years of struggling with its outdated fire alarm system, a 450,000-square-foot facility containing critical infrastructure and telecom equipment required an upgrade. A local integrator helped deploy an advanced, five-node fire protection system with expandable, cost-effective networking capabilities.

Advances Spark New Age of Fire Safety

May 7, 2012

While the controlled use of fire predates written history, it has taken humans until modern times to nearly master its deadly capabilities. Thankfully today, an array of detection technologies has drastically reduced the threat to lives and property as the result of fire, smoke and gases. Get up to speed on the latest fire safety innovations.

Honeywell Expands Gas, Flame Detection Portfolio With Acquisition

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.

System Sensor Advanced Multicriteria Fire Detector

October 17, 2011

The advanced multicriteria fire detector by System Sensor of St. Charles, Ill., combines four separate detection methods into one product.

Fire Side Chat: Video Can Prove Valuable in Fire Applications

September 21, 2011

The benefits of video technology are being extended from surveillance and intrusion detection to assisting in fire detection and verification. Find out what considerations, practices and codes figure prominently for successful deployment.

ESA Asks Congress to Amend Fire Sprinkler Incentive Acts

July 12, 2011

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) requested Congress to amend two bills that would allow fire protection in buildings to include fire detection and suppression.

System Sensor Advanced Multi-Criteria Fire Detector

May 25, 2011

The advanced multi-criteria fire detector by System Sensor of St. Charles, Ill., combines four separate detection methods into one product.

Potter Electric PFC Series Fire Panels

May 11, 2011

Potter Electric Signal Co. of St. Louis releases the PFC Series, IP-based addressable fire panels with a full complement of modules, detectors, notification devices and voice evacuation systems.

Fire Market Report: Emphasizing Fire Detection in the Home

May 9, 2011

Annual report points up the need for installing security and fire systems contractors to be diligent in providing the latest life-safety products to residential customers. Discover how regular maintenance services and education are helping reduce
fire fatalities.

Smoke Alarms Not Present in Many Thanksgiving Day Fires

November 3, 2010

An estimated 2,000 Thanksgiving Day residential fires occur annually in the United States, resulting in an average of 5 deaths, 25 injuries and $21 million in property loss ...

System Sensor FAAST Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Detector

June 30, 2010

System Sensor of St. Charles, Ill.'s announces the FAAST fire alarm aspiration sensing technology, an aspirating detector that draws air samples into its sensor through a pipe network.

Study: Older U.S. Hotels Lack Fire Sprinklers

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.

Silent Knight 25-Point Addressable Fire Alarm

May 31, 2010

Silent Knight of Northford, Conn., introduces the IntelliKnight 5600 control panel, a 25-point addressable fire alarm system.

Picture Perfect Fire Detection

May 1, 2008

The fire protection industry is an ever-changing environment. If it were not, fire codes would remain the same year after year, cycle after cycle, and our job would be less complicated. Oftentimes, changes occur in the fire protection industry because of advances in fire detection technology, while ...