Fire Detection

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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.

Enhancing Healthcare Safety with Fire Alarms, Mass Notification

September 24, 2012

Fire and mass notification are among the most important systems for healthcare facilities. Learn what’s involved in these projects, how to comply with this market’s codes/standards and properly train staff how to use these systems. Plus, a case study shows the high value integrated video and access control can bring to a hospital environment.

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.

More E-mails Surface in UCI Professor Mass Murder Plot

August 10, 2012

Rainer Klaus Reinscheid, in an E-mail dated July 17, said that he tried multiple times to burn down University High School and the home of its assistant principal in retaliation for his son’s suicide.

Watch Our Webinar on Campus Fire Alarms & Mass Notification

July 31, 2012

Live online presentation will take place Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 2 p.m. (Eastern)/ 11 a.m. (Pacific).

Ala. District Upgrades Fire Safety System

July 21, 2012

Jefferson County School System has upgraded the fire safety system at Hueytown High School to include smoke detectors, strobe light horns and voice evacuation.

Disgruntled Nurse Sets Fire in School, Causes $2M in Damage

July 20, 2012

A former Speegleville Elementary School nurse was sentenced to 10 years in prison for setting a school building on fire after receiving a poor review.

Take the SSI Survey for a Chance to Win a $100 Gift Card

July 19, 2012

CS’ sister publication, Security Sales & Integration (SSI), wants to find out what hospital, school and university public safety professionals know about and need from campus security cameras, access control, burglary and intrusion systems, and fire detection systems.

Fire Sentry Flame Detectors

July 12, 2012

The detectors utilize a series of patented algorithms to speed detection of a real fire event while eliminating false alarms.

Wash. College Sustains $2.8M in Fire Damage

July 11, 2012

A fire at Heritage University destroyed facilities and an art collection. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Fire Severely Damages K-12 School

July 7, 2012

It took more than an hour for fire fighters to douse a blaze that broke out at Livonia Primary School on Thursday.

Student Death Prompts Fire Escape Safety Analysis

June 11, 2012

The University of Oklahoma and the Norman Fire Department have partnered to analyze and increase the safety of campus fire escapes after a student reportedly fell from one and died.

Wash. State U.: Arsonist Set 3 Campus Fires

May 30, 2012

In the most recent of the three fires on the Washington State University campus, authorities discovered a broken window and several points of ignition.

Fire Destroys La. Tech Frat House

May 22, 2012

The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house on the Louisiana Tech campus was destroyed by a fire that might have started in the chimney, according to authorities.

Advances Spark New Age of Fire Safety

May 15, 2012

While the controlled use of fire predates written history, it has taken humans until modern times to nearly master its deadly capabilities. Thankfully today, an array of detection technologies has drastically reduced the threat to lives and property as the result of fire, smoke and gases. Get up to speed on the latest fire safety innovations.