Fire/Life Safety

Editor's Note for Fire Protection Selection Guide

By Ralph C Jensen · September 2006

Hand-in-Hand With Fire Safety

I was introduced to fire in my youth. In Wyoming back in those days, you could burn trash in an open container, and it was my responsibility to take the trash out. Not a great idea, especially for eye brows.


Focus on Reno

By Brad Wiggins · September 2006

An attack on judge by a sniper could have been prevented by secure window dressing

MAJOR media outlets focused on Reno, Nev., on June 12, when family court judge Chuck Weller, 53, was critically wounded by a single, sniper bullet from the third story of a parking garage more than 300 feet away from his courthouse office.


Sensing a Change

By Jack Ogden · October 2006

There are a number of features to consider when choosing the perfect carbon monoxide sensor


Shaping-Up Surveillance

By Tom Hauder · September 2006

Advent of technologies doesn't mean tried-and-true techniques are all washed up

ALTHOUGH smoke detection in homes and commercial buildings has been in use since the 1960s, there have been few significant advancements in the technology until recently.


Moving in the Right Direction

By Christa Poss · September 2006

Oregon State University makes changes to provide the optimum fire-safe environment

OREGON State University has made fire and life safety a real priority.


Industry Perspective

By Security Products Staff · July 2006

A conversation with John Hakanson

FIRE and life safety are as much a part of security as any one device in the industry. The fact of the matter is the fire and life safety industry is an early-warning activity that protects people, property and business interests.


The Last Word

By Brent Dirks · July 2006

Addressing Safety

WHEN a fire alarm goes off, everyone needs to listen.


Industry@Work

By Karina Sanchez · June 2006

Playing the Name Game

THE NBFAA shook things up a little at the recent ISC West show. All of a sudden, there was a controversy going on. What was it about? The association proposed a name change. The National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association looked to change its name to the Electronic Life Safety and Systems Association.


Security on the Job

By Peter Moss · March 2006

In today's workplace, security directors must be vigilant in keeping their emergency communication systems up to date

EMERGENCY communication at work has traditionally been limited to informing employees of emergencies such as a fire. Fire detection devices linked to fire bells and public address systems will detect a fire and instruct occupants as to the correct action to take.


New Products

Alarms

External Sounder

Texecom’s Odyssey 5 Compact is designed for installations requiring discreet alarm-sounding technology. Measuring 18.9 x 18.6 x 6 centimeters, the compact housing optimizes lens contrast to maximize the visual impact of the 270-degree strobe. The product is EN 50131 Grade 3 compliant and contains an advanced microprocessor, IP-65 sealed electronics and twin piezo sounders, producing 115 dB. An alternative version, the Odyssey 5E Compact, uses a single piezo sounder, producing 109 dB, and has an IP-44 sealed electronics module.

Exclusively Online

Rise of the Digital Certificates

Securely exchanging and storing documents and emails has become a necessity across multiple industries. An increasing number of businesses need to exchange data internally as well as with business partners and customers. The question is: How do you do exchange information easily, efficiently, and securely?

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