For many years, fire alarm systems in the United States have been monitored via telephone lines. The process works like this: When an alarm goes off, the signal is sent through the phone line. A central monitoring station receives this signal. After the signal is received, emergency services are dispatched. These systems are monitored 24 […] Read More
Schools may no longer be the safe havens we once considered them to be. Security on campus is a major concern for staff, students and parents. And recent headlines dominated by news of school shootings and other acts of violence can make it difficult to think of schools as secure spaces. Thankfully, more and more […] Read More
If you occupy a commercial building, your fire alarm needs to be inspected once a year. Fire alarm inspections are critical because they keep you, your employees and your business safe. However, one aspect people often overlook is that without an inspection, you may have no idea that your fire alarm is broken or malfunctioning. […] Read More
