Systems

Time Out -- Out of Time: Flashover and Residential Sprinklers

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:33:00 GMT

Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator Glenn A. Gaines asks the fire service to reconsider the assumption that residents have about five minutes until flashover during house fires.

Fire Evacuates Salt Lake City Senior Housing Complex

Thu, 10 May 2012 22:10:00 GMT

Firefighters evacuated elderly and handicapped residents of a Salt Lake City senior citizen housing complex after fire started in the apartment's 10th-floor.

Stamford (CT) Denies Liability for Deadly Fire

Tue, 08 May 2012 13:31:00 GMT

A Stamford (CT) official on Monday rejected allegations by an attorney for the father of three girls killed in a Christmas morning house fire that the city failed to ensure safe conditions while the house was being renovated.

Construction Concerns for Firefighters: Fire Department Connections

Mon, 07 May 2012 19:08:00 GMT

Gregory Havel goes over what firefighters need to know about fire department connections (FDCs) at fire incidents.

Names in the News

Tue, 01 May 2012 22:48:00 GMT

Delray Beach (FL) Fire-Rescue Captain JOE FALCONE received the Delray Beach Firefighter of the Year award for 2011.

Gems Sensors Recalls Pressure Transducers

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:13:00 GMT

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Gamewell FCI Introduces New Detector

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:50:00 GMT

Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell (NYSE: HON) introduces the multi-criteria fire and CO (carbon monoxide) detector, which incorporates four sensing elements in one cost-effective unit to quickly detect smoke, CO, flame and heat, verifying a true emergency and deterring false alarms.

Fire Alarm Communicator Gets OK for Government Building Use

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:34:00 GMT

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announces its IP (Internet Protocol) and cellular fire alarm communicator has been found to be compliant with GSA (Government Services Administration) security policies following an extensive evaluation by its PBS (Public Building Service) IT Security Team. This assessment authorizes the use of Honeywell's IPGSM-DP communicator on the IT networks of U.S. Federal Government facilities.

NSF Testing for Earthquakes

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:14:00 GMT

Third Fatal Fire in Philly in Recent Days

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:18:00 GMT

Four people, including two young children, died early Monday in a West Philadelphia house fire.

Notifier Emergency Scene Assessment Device Wins Top Government Security Honor

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:54:00 GMT

NOTIFIER by Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announces its ONYX FirstVision emergency scene assessment display has earned the Platinum Fire/Life Safety Award in the "Govies" Government Security product competition. Govies winners were announced at the 2012 GovSec Government Security Conference & Expo in Washington D.C.

Gamewell-FCI Communications System Wins Gold at Govies

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:32:00 GMT

Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announces its E3 Series® fire alarm and Emergency Communications System (ECS) has won Gold in the "Govies" Government Security product competition, announced during the 2012 GovSec Government Security Conference & Expo in Washington D.C. The Govies competition aims to recognize the most effective and cutting-edge products capable of protecting a multitude of diverse government facilities.

Cook Biotech Wins Sprinky Award from Brenneco Fire Protection

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:18:00 GMT

Brenneco Fire Protection is proud to announce that Cook Biotech is the third recipient of its Sprinky Award. This quarterly award is bestowed on institutions or businesses that have gone above and beyond to safeguard their people and organization from the threat of a fire.

Honeywell Introduces Power Supply Selector App

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:47:00 GMT

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) Power Products announces its new Web app. The Power Supply Selector Web app helps installers and equipment wholesalers' sales staff quickly determine the appropriate power supply for fire alarm, video, intrusion and access control systems.

Maintaining a Sharp Edge: Engine Company

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:49:00 GMT

When firefighters practice the operations they may not encounter at every incident, they help maintaining the sharp edge that makes for a superior engine company, David DeStefano writes.

Smiths Detection Names Sal Cipres Head of Global Programs

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:24:00 GMT

Smiths Detection recently named Sal Cipres as Head of Global Programs, which oversees all Smiths Detection program efforts for transportation, military, ports and borders, emergency response, and critical infrastructure markets worldwide.

The Quickstop to Debut at FDIC 2012

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:54:00 GMT

The Quickstop is a new multi-functioning fire sprinkler tool that will be debuting at FDIC 2012 in Indianapolis.

Silent Knight Introduces Combination Fire Alarm and Emergency Communications System

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:11:00 GMT

Silent Knight by Honeywell (NYSE: HON) introduces the new Farenhyt ECS (Emergency Communications System) line, providing both cutting-edge fire protection and a system for broadcasting real-time communications within a facility, big or small.

Potter Electric Expands Line of Fire Panels

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:03:00 GMT

Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC of St. Louis, Missouri, announces the expansion of its fire panel line with two new higher capacity addressable fire alarm control panels.

Fire Strikes Harvard University Residence Hall

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:59:00 GMT

On Sunday, February 26, a fire broke out in a residence hall at Harvard University.