Article by Bob Taylor The optimal sound and sound level for fire and smoke alarms has long been debated. The hope is that the right sound will be recognizable by building occupants and evoke the immediate desired response of evacuation. Beginning July 1, 1996, NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code required that the […]
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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 […]
Continuing to Carve the Path of Excellence
Our Excellence Committees take time away from the daily work schedule at the beautiful The Inn at Villanova University. It is here we collaborate on aligning and fine tuning the road ahead of us. Led by the best [and very humorous] business leader Doug McCann. Doug helps us guide the way to greatness by keeping […]
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 […]
Sounds of Fire
Article by: Greg Breyer This year’s Fire Prevention Week (2021), themed by NFPA as, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” recently passed; however, it is our hope and objective to keep fire safety at the top of your mind all year round. Our passion in “Fighting the Fire Before it Starts” is for the safety […]
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