Fire / Life Safety


Gamewell FCI Releases New Fire Alarm Sounders to Meet Requirements for Commercial Sleeping Spaces

Studies find lower-frequency sounders to be more effective at waking sleeping individuals.

Precious resource in Arizona gets makeover

Upgraded Fire Protection

Water is one of Arizona’s most precious resources, and the Colorado River satisfies much of this demand via the 336-mile-long Central Arizona Project (CAP) aqueduct that annually delivers approximately 1.6 million acre-feet of Colorado River water to cities, Indian Tribes and farms in central and southern Arizona.

Wearables Startup Cuff Incorporates Security with Jewelry

Wearables Startup Cuff Incorporates Security with Jewelry

Fashion and security collide to bring a new line of wearables to the market for personal safety.

PERS Primer

PERS Primer

As an industry, we need to stop pigeon-holing PERS as a solution for elderly people at risk of falling and expand our thoughts to a broader health and wellness offering.

Fear the Fire, Not the Fire Alarm

Fear the Fire, Not the Fire Alarm

People are concerned at what might happen if they push the wrong button, so incorporate human factors into fire alarm control panel design to help solve this issue.

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Hospital Fire Safety in the USA

They are places of safety for newborns or elderly, and everyone in between. It’s why fire safety in healthcare facilities is so stringent and rigorously enforced.

New Jersey Cafe Savors Fire Protection with Added Reliability and a Side of Cost Savings

New Jersey Cafe Savors Fire Protection with Added Reliability and a Side of Cost Savings

Fire-Lite Alarms fire alarm system and Honeywell Power IP/GSM Communicator create economical, right-size solution for restaurant.

Silent Knight Educational Life Safety Code Seminars Resonate at Local Level

Silent Knight Educational Life Safety Code Seminars Resonate at Local Level

Nationwide seminar series to feature industry experts to present on application of local codes in fire alarm and emergency communication systems design.



OnSSI Partners with Code Blue for Comprehensive Situational Security Solution

OnSSI Partners with Code Blue for Comprehensive Situational Security Solution

Integrated system offers improved response and management control.

Wild West Show Down at GovSec West 2013

It was me versus a hoist and a hazmat suit as Chris Koester, safety instructor with Priority One Safe-T Consulting and Northeast Technology Center, taught me the ins and outs of hazardous materials and confined space emergencies.

Tyco Acquires Westfire Inc

US operations of global acquisition strengthens Tyco SimplexGrinnell’s special hazards fire protection capabilities for mining, telecommunications and energy markets.

The Importance of Airport Design and Glazing Systems

The Importance of Airport Design and Glazing Systems

As recent events in Kenya have shown, both fire and terrorist attacks are potent threats to be assessed and comprehensively guarded against. With regular rehearsals, it can be ensured that response teams can adequately deal with any emergency.

AtHoc to Support New Twitter Emergency Alerting Capability

AtHoc to Support New Twitter Emergency Alerting Capability

Authoritative communication during emergency situations is key to saving lives, reducing injury and ensuring security.

Guardian 8 Debuts Training Program for Enhanced Non Lethal Devices

Free, Inaugural Course Planned for September 27 in Chicago Following ASIS Conference.

Honeywell Life Safety Training and Customer Experience Center

Honeywell Life Safety Training and Customer Experience Center

Paving the way to work-place safety with immersive, hands-on learning experience.

Essence Group Unveils its Next Generation Personal Emergency Response System

Essence Group Unveils its Next Generation Personal Emergency Response System

Next generation PERS designed for seniors, the chronically ill and adults living with a disability so they be independent in their home environment.

Online Exclusive: From Curfew to Modern US Fire Safety

Online Exclusive: From Curfew to Modern US Fire Safety

A historical look on some tragic milestones that have shaped modern U.S. fire and building regulations.

Jimmy Chiu remembers the Summerland tragedy

Online Exclusive: Remembering the Summerland Tragedy

The Summerland tragedy changed building regulations across the country because poor design and inappropriate building materials allowed a minor fire to become a major conflagration. The lessons learned had influence across many international jurisdictions.

Pumping Up Fire Protection

Pumping Up Fire Protection

The Grundfos-Indianapolis manufacturing facility in Indiana, a plant that produces a broad selection of water pumping equipment, much of which results in small to large fire pump systems for commercial facilities, was in need of a fire alarm upgrade.

Aiphone Introduces the 4 Call IP Video Door Station

Aiphone Introduces the 4 Call IP Video Door Station

Ideal for companies with multiple departments or government buildings with various agencies and services.

Featured

  • New Report Reveals Top Trends Transforming Access Controller Technology

    Mercury Security, a provider in access control hardware and open platform solutions, has published its Trends in Access Controllers Report, based on a survey of over 450 security professionals across North America and Europe. The findings highlight the controller’s vital role in a physical access control system (PACS), where the device not only enforces access policies but also connects with readers to verify user credentials—ranging from ID badges to biometrics and mobile identities. With 72% of respondents identifying the controller as a critical or important factor in PACS design, the report underscores how the choice of controller platform has become a strategic decision for today’s security leaders. Read Now

  • Overwhelming Majority of CISOs Anticipate Surge in Cyber Attacks Over the Next Three Years

    An overwhelming 98% of chief information security officers (CISOs) expect a surge in cyber attacks over the next three years as organizations face an increasingly complex and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven digital threat landscape. This is according to new research conducted among 300 CISOs, chief information officers (CIOs), and senior IT professionals by CSC1, the leading provider of enterprise-class domain and domain name system (DNS) security. Read Now

  • ASIS International Introduces New ANSI-Approved Investigations Standard

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  • Cloud Security Alliance Brings AI-Assisted Auditing to Cloud Computing

    The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, today introduced an innovative addition to its suite of Security, Trust, Assurance and Risk (STAR) Registry assessments with the launch of Valid-AI-ted, an AI-powered, automated validation system. The new tool provides an automated quality check of assurance information of STAR Level 1 self-assessments using state-of-the-art LLM technology. Read Now

  • Report: Nearly 1 in 5 Healthcare Leaders Say Cyberattacks Have Impacted Patient Care

    Omega Systems, a provider of managed IT and security services, today released new research that reveals the growing impact of cybersecurity challenges on leading healthcare organizations and patient safety. According to the 2025 Healthcare IT Landscape Report, 19% of healthcare leaders say a cyberattack has already disrupted patient care, and more than half (52%) believe a fatal cyber-related incident is inevitable within the next five years. Read Now

New Products

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.