Fire Safety

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Honeywell VISTA Turbo Fire Control Panels

March 13, 2013

Honeywell of Melville, N.Y., releases the VISTA Turbo line of commercial-grade fire control panels, designed to easily integrate with access control and leading third-party systems, provide additional smart sensor functionality and more, according to the company.

Off-Campus Fire Safety Tips

February 15, 2013

This video from FEMA helps students understand the fire risks associated with off-campus housing and the preventive measures they can take to stay safe.

Tenn. District Performs 12-School Fire Safety Upgrade

January 31, 2013

To update a patchwork of antiquated fire alarm systems throughout a dozen elementary, middle and high schools, the Cheatham County School District installed Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell

How to Silence and Reset You Fire Alarm System

December 27, 2012

This video from Silent Knight demonstrates how to silence and reset a fire alarm panel from your keyboard. All of the functions demonstrated can only be performed with the permission of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

UMass Installs Campus-Wide Fire Sprinklers

December 10, 2012

The University of Massachusetts has completed a $27.2 million campus-wide fire safety program.

How NFPA Committees Develop Codes

December 10, 2012

While NFPA 72 is the most widely referenced document for installing fire system contractors, the codes and standards it contains are a distillation from a host of other influential organizations and governing bodies.

Fike Clean Agent Fire Suppression Calculator

November 14, 2012

Fike Corp. of Blue Springs, Mo., announces the release of its new Clean Agent Calculator Application.

Tyco Finalizes Split Into 3 Individual Companies

October 6, 2012

More than a year after the announcement that it would split into three distinct companies, Tyco Int’l officially completed the separation transaction Monday.

Campus Fire Forum 2012 Offers Expanded Training Opportunities

October 6, 2012

The Center for Campus Fire Safety (CCFS) will be holding Campus Fire Forum 2012 in San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 5 – 9, at the Sheraton Gunter Hotel by the Riverwalk.

Unlocking the 2013 Edition of NFPA 72

August 27, 2012

The NFPA 72 standard, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, has long been the most highly referenced and respected guide for building managers, AHJs and fire systems contractors alike. The recently adopted 2013 edition contains several important changes to support the mission of protecting lives and property within built environments.

Navigating the Complexities of Emergency Notification Systems Integration

August 1, 2012

Manufacturers, software developers and integrators are working hard to develop ways campus alert solutions can interoperate and notify campus constituents in a more timely fashion.

Change Batteries in Smoke and CO Alarms This Weekend

March 10, 2012

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to replace the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms this weekend for Daylight Saving Time.

1184 Series Wireless CO Detector

March 9, 2012

Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) of Springfield, Mo., releases the 1184 Series wireless carbon monoxide (CO) detector. The product, which is compatible with all DMP panels, relies on electrochemical sensing coupled to the DMP 1100 Series wireless transmitter.