A Personal Experience by Chris Cox; Foreword by Dale Grant While watching the Eagle’s unexpected loss to the Washington Commanders during the November 14, Monday Night football game, Oliver’s Fire Alarm technician, Chris Cox, was alerted by his neighbor to a fire next door. A few hours later, Chris would find himself and his family […]
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When is Circuit Integrity (CI) Cable Required in a Fire Alarm System
Article by Matt Karver – Fire Alarm System Specialist – Circuit Integrity cable (or CI cable) is a cable that can withstand a direct fire attack for two continuous hours before failing to function. CI cable is significantly more expensive than other cabling systems for your fire alarm system, so it is important to understand […]
Deadly Chicago High-rise fire validates proposed Philadelphia City Ordinance
Article by Dale Grant – Digital Marketing & Media Guru Shortly after 10am of Wednesday January 25th, a fire tore through several floors of a South-Side Chicago High-rise. 300 Firefighters and other first responders were at the scene as the fire spread through several floors of the building. When the fire was extinguished two hours […]
New fire alarm system connectivity and self-testing detector technology
Article by Mark Tomasello – Fire Alarm Sales Manager Exciting new fire alarm system connectivity and self-testing detector technologies are now available, providing building owners and maintenance personnel with reduced service response times and maintenance costs. Software tools and cloud connectivity of fire alarm systems gives users the ability to receive real time system status […]
January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month
Article by Dale Grant – Digital Media & Marketing Guru 469 names were added to the International Association of Fire Fighters’ Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial. Of those 469 men and women, 348 (nearly 75 percent) were members who had passed from occupational cancer. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire […]
Residential Fire Alarm Detection
Article by Dan Robinson – Expert in Advanced Fire Alarm Installations Early detection of smoke and carbon monoxide saves lives. In a residential environment, I would argue that smoke and carbon monoxide detection and notification are the most important factors in saving lives. In the event of a fire or an appliance malfunction, properly […]
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