A Fire Alarm Emergency Communication System (ECS) alerts occupants during a fire or other emergency and provides clear, actionable guidance for evacuation. These systems are critical in high-occupancy or complex buildings—such as high-rises, schools, malls, hospitals, and large campuses—and are required by current building codes and life safety standards.

At the core of advanced Emergency Communication or Mass Notification Systems (EC/MNS) is the Digital Voice Command (DVC). This intelligent control panel serves as the central hub for distributing emergency messages throughout a facility. It stores pre-recorded announcements, supports live paging, and coordinates targeted communication to specific zones. Designed for scalability, the DVC allows for coordinated messaging across large or multi-building sites, ensuring that occupants receive clear, timely instructions based on their location and the nature of the emergency.

Core Capabilities

• Supports multiple simultaneous messages, allowing different zones to receive instructions tailored to specific incidents

• Networked design enables coverage across large facilities or campuses with synchronized, site-wide communication

• Delivers targeted messaging to enhance situational awareness and response

• Can be used for both emergency scenarios (fires, active threats, natural disasters) and routine operations (announcements, paging, background music, drills)

Emergency Communication Features

• Provides clear, intelligible voice instructions via building-wide speaker systems during emergencies

• Supports both pre-recorded and live messaging through the built-in microphone

• Enables two-way communication between command centers and remote locations using a firefighter/emergency telephone system

System Benefits

• Improves life safety by delivering real-time, location-specific instructions that support faster, more organized evacuations

• Enhances emergency preparedness with integration into weather alerts, lockdowns, digital signage, SMS, mobile apps, and more

• Built for reliability with redundant systems designed to remain operational during power loss or infrastructure failure

At Oliver Fire Protection & Security, we design and install Emergency Communication Systems that help protect people and property when it matters most. Our team is here to help you integrate the right solution for your facility and ensure you’re meeting all code and safety requirements.