Control Panels

Read: Massachusetts Town Discovers Buildings’ Fire, Security Alarms Are Lacking

Massachusetts Town Discovers Buildings’ Fire, Security Alarms Are Lacking

The Princeton Board of Selectmen recently discovered that fire and security alarms installed in town buildings, including the police station, are not being monitored by a central monitoring station.

Read: How to Maximize Existing Fire Alarm Systems by Adding Intelligible Voice Communications

How to Maximize Existing Fire Alarm Systems by Adding Intelligible Voice Communications

Get answers to questions on how to guide conversations about retrofitting existing fire alarm panels with mass notification capabilities.

Read: Fire Alarms in Jeopardy After Phone Company Abruptly Closes

Fire Alarms in Jeopardy After Phone Company Abruptly Closes

First responders in Florida are afraid residents won’t be able to call for help in the event of a fire because local land lines have been shut down.

Read: Tyco Broadens Wireless Fire Product Offering With CWSI Deal

Tyco Broadens Wireless Fire Product Offering With CWSI Deal

Tyco has acquired Commercial Wireless Systems Int’l, a provider of wireless fire detection products.

Read: Fire Alarm Firm Wants to Sever Ties With Trump Taj Mahal Casino

Fire Alarm Firm Wants to Sever Ties With Trump Taj Mahal Casino

Tozour Energy Systems says Trump Entertainment, which runs the Taj Mahal Casino, owes the fire sprinkler and fire alarm firm more than $250,000.

Read: Siemens Recalls Smoke Detectors for Failing to Alarm

Siemens Recalls Smoke Detectors for Failing to Alarm

The recall involves fire alarms featuring the SBGA-34 audible base.

Univ. of Maryland Launches Major Fire Alarm Upgrades

The University of Maryland plans to upgrade fire alarm systems in 11 facilities on the campus.

Read: Bosch Secures 5-Star Hotel at Sochi Winter Olympics

Bosch Secures 5-Star Hotel at Sochi Winter Olympics

Security Science Quiz

Read: Alarm Verification Remains a Polarizing Proposition

Alarm Verification Remains a Polarizing Proposition

Some unwanted alarms are a necessary evil in the overwhelmingly greater good of saving lives and property. However, the movement to impose verification practices continues to be one of the industry’s most volatile areas. See where you stand with the latest developments.

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