Fire / Life Safety


Fire Alarm System Earns Nationwide Agency Listings and Certifications

Local and national agencies validate the S3 Series as an innovative, code-compliant fire alarm solution.

Christmas Fire Safety in Emerging Markets

Christmas Fire Safety in Emerging Markets

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.

HID Global's NFC Tag Technology Reduces Fraud in Home Healthcare Market

Integrity caregivers established “proof of presence” by tapping HID Global’s trusted tags with their NFC-enabled smartphone, eliminating opportunities to falsify records.

New PipeIQ Software Now Available from System Sensor

Free software download includes an enhanced interface for increased ease of use.

New Focal4 Situational Awareness Platform Improves Life Safety and Business Continuity

Offers real-time observation and improvement of building operations and security response.

Honeywell Develops Wireless Fire Sensing System

Wireless fire sensing devices integrate with existing fire alarm systems to protect challenging applications and high-cost installations and building expansions.

Jane Embury explains how skybridges, along with modern glazing systems, play a significant role in evacuations.

The Bridge of Sighs and Evacuation Models

Skybridges, along with modern glazing systems, play a significant role in evacuations.

Middle Atlantic Sets New Standard for Compact Surge Protection

Engineered with non-sacrificial and non-degrading protection to ensure system reliability by absorbing surges without contaminating system ground.



Napco Security Systems Continental Access Alarm Lock and Marks USA Exhibit Solutions at ASIS 2014

Featured products and solutions met and exceeded market demands for security, connectivity, locking and access control.

Make Untraceable Semiautomatic Rifles in Your Home

In a couple of hours, machine can produce aluminum lower receiver of AR-15 rifle.

A Guide to Protective Clothing for Security Personnel

4 Tips to Ensure Superb Usage of Protective Vests

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.

A Guide to Protective Clothing for Security Personnel

A Guide to Protective Clothing for Security Personnel

Security guards should always be prepared for confrontation and to defend themselves against assault; body armor is essential for staying safe on duty.

Retired Firefighter Increasing Safety with 21st Century Hydrant

Retired Firefighter Increasing Safety with 21st Century Hydrant

New fire hydrant is safer, smarter and sturdier to enhance the safety of people.

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The Importance of Fire Compartmentation

Whatever the building, compartmentation is fundamental to its safety, creating a series of protected fire zones to ensure that the fire is contained.

Security Industry Association Releases Latest Version of False Alarm Reduction Standard

Recommend design features for security system control panels and associated arming/disarming devices to reduce incidence of false alarm dispatches.

Code Blue and Vigitron Announce Partnership

Strategic partnership to improve networking of emergency communication systems.

Xentry Systems Integration and Ascom Partner

Partnership streamlines mission critical healthcare communications for customers.

U.S. City Firehouses Using Pop Can as Emergency Alert System

U.S. City Firehouses Using Pop Can as Emergency Alert System

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.

Silent Knight Builds Online Resource for Life Safety Industry

Silent Knight blog informs on everything related to life safety systems – codes, technology, training, trends, and more.

Low Frequency Application Guide Now Available from System Sensor

Guide covers waking effectiveness, low frequency requirements, occupancy and building code impact, system applications and more.

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New Products

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.