Alarm communication technology is changing. Telecom companies are attempting to replace copper phone lines damaged by storms with newer technology. Wireless and Internet-based phone services are ...

Advancements in fire alarm control panels have always seemed to evolve slowly over time. Historically, in many instances, panel changes have been born out of codes and standards changes; however, ...

Business fires cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damages every year, making this one of the most important safety issues for business owners and office or facility managers to address.

ST. LOUIS—Potter Electric Signal Co. has just introduced what it believes is a first: a fire alarm panel designed specifically for sprinkler monitoring. Craig Summers, national sales manager for ...

Fire detection systems are designed to discover fires early in their development when time will still be available for the safe evacuation of occupants. Early detection also plays a significant role ...

ATLANTA — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Texas Homeland Security & Sound, an acquisition that adds to Pye-Barker's fire protection presence in the area. Texas Homeland Security & Sound – ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Week after week, day after day, fire alarm panels throughout the Richmond Public School system began faltering starting at the end of 2021. School staff submitted work orders for alarm ...

When an alarm of fire has been reported, proper response and actions are deemed essential to minimize confusion and duress. Coordination of University personnel in conjunction with local fire ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- The alarm company that Richmond Public Schools contracts to monitor its fire alarms said it was not responsible for reprogramming the panels with an 804 area code. The failure to ...