The NFFF launched a new training module, Automatic Fire Sprinkler and Alarm Systems, that is self-paced and can be completed at any time or place. Automatic fire sprinkler systems and automatic fire ...

Northford, Conn. – Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell today announced the release of the Remote Telephone Zone Module (RTZM), designed to provide authorized users remote access to send out emergency ...

Even if you're not ready to take the plunge into fire alarm system design and installation just yet, you should still know the fundamentals in order to perform emergency work. This includes knowing ...

We all know electrical workers are responsible for installing many different electrical systems within a building (lighting and receptacles). But what about all of the other types of systems, such as ...

Fire detection systems are designed to discover fires early in their development when time will still be available for the safe evacuation of occupants. Early detection also plays a significant role ...

While there are a lot of similarities between fire alarms and security systems, it is crucial to be aware of the differences, and wiring is one of the biggest. Like security panels, fire alarm control ...

In 2003, United States fire departments responded to 2,189,500 false alarms, excluding good intent and smoke scare calls. Everyday throughout the United States, fire departments respond to numerous ...

IFSEC Insider, formerly IFSEC Global, is the leading online community and news platform for security and fire safety professionals. C-TEC is a leading independent life-safety electronic systems ...

You may hear it if you own a scanner. Whenever there's a fire, firefighters call for a first alarm, then maybe a second... or even more. But what does it mean? What does each alarm indicate? Basically ...