What they are, what is required by code and how long they need to supply power Article By Dennis Bergbauer A fire alarm system must be able to operate during an emergency condition. If, the incoming power to the fire panel fails, the system must still operate. This is why we need backup, or secondary […]
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The Importance of Duct Smoke Detectors
Article by Dan Robinson Imagine for a moment, sitting at a table in your favorite restaurant. You are enjoying your meal and the conversation. The restaurant then begins to fill with smoke coming from the vents that are providing the heat and/or air conditioning. You are struggling to breathe, you are struggling to see, you […]
Podcast: Constructing Greatness
Nicholas Ofak, Sr., host of the Podcast Constructing Greatness, spoke with our own David Oliver about how he got his start in the life safety and security industry. Within the conversation, they touch upon the culture and business of Oliver Fire Protection & Security as well as some of the lessons Dave has learned along the way about the fire […]
Preventive Maintenance Agreements
Curing the Headaches and Heartaches of Costly Repairs Article by Jeff Pursell Life safety systems, such as fire alarms, are always hard at work behind the scenes, protecting life and property. They are also often a forgotten, yet invaluable asset. Although your fire alarm system may just be a machine, after working 24/7 365, they […]
Develop a Fire Escape Plan
No time to plan when the fire is already here When a person encounters an emergency, they go into an automated response fight or flight mode. There is no time to think, only time to react. If you have not developed and practiced a plan of action on how to escape in the case of […]
The Sound of Security
Article by Gary Snyder While video surveillance and access control are often seen as the work horses of your security systems, they leave a gap in situational awareness that is best filled through the inclusion of audio monitoring. Sound provides crucial evidence, not only capturing information about security events but also about the motives behind […]
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