“Station 71, you’re responding to a multi-car, motor vehicle accident.” He silenced his pager and slipped out the back door of the engineering firm where he worked.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Dec 01, 2014
Local and national agencies validate the S3 Series as an innovative, code-compliant fire alarm solution.
As Christmas approaches, and textile factories across Asia step up production, let’s hope that fire regulations will be better served by stricter monitoring – and that, inch by inch, the lessons of fire safety become embedded in more jurisdictions worldwide.
- By Jane Embury
- Nov 17, 2014
Integrity caregivers established “proof of presence” by tapping HID Global’s trusted tags with their NFC-enabled smartphone, eliminating opportunities to falsify records.
Free software download includes an enhanced interface for increased ease of use.
Offers real-time observation and improvement of building operations and security response.
Wireless fire sensing devices integrate with existing fire alarm systems to protect challenging applications and high-cost installations and building expansions.
Skybridges, along with modern glazing systems, play a significant role in evacuations.
- By Jane Embury
- Oct 27, 2014
Engineered with non-sacrificial and non-degrading protection to ensure system reliability by absorbing surges without contaminating system ground.
Featured products and solutions met and exceeded market demands for security, connectivity, locking and access control.
In a couple of hours, machine can produce aluminum lower receiver of AR-15 rifle.
- By Ginger Hill
- Oct 06, 2014
Whether a stab, spiked-weapon or bullet-proof vest, these tips detail how to best care for your vest, why you should never substitute and why you need to keep yourself safe.
- By Chris Taylor
- Sep 26, 2014
Security guards should always be prepared for confrontation and to defend themselves against assault; body armor is essential for staying safe on duty.
- By Chris Taylor
- Sep 26, 2014
New fire hydrant is safer, smarter and sturdier to enhance the safety of people.
- By Ginger Hill
- Sep 25, 2014
Whatever the building, compartmentation is fundamental to its safety, creating a series of protected fire zones to ensure that the fire is contained.
- By Jane Embury
- Sep 25, 2014
Recommend design features for security system control panels and associated arming/disarming devices to reduce incidence of false alarm dispatches.
Strategic partnership to improve networking of emergency communication systems.
Partnership streamlines mission critical healthcare communications for customers.
While most cities use sophisticated emergency alert systems with bells and automated voice, these firefighters are forced to become creative due to lack of funds.
- By Ginger Hill
- Sep 09, 2014
Silent Knight blog informs on everything related to life safety systems – codes, technology, training, trends, and more.