Detection of a fire can include heat detection, smoke detection, infrared detection, and gas detection equipment. There are several types of fire alarm systems and remote monitoring services available ...

There is no such thing as a "one size fits all" answer when it comes to safety in business and industry. A fire in a ...

Fire protection methods continue to evolve alongside improvements in alarm systems, detection technology, and suppression ...

Alternative fire suppression systems are common in many commercial buildings throughout the United States. Wet-chemical, dry chemical, systems utilizing foam, clean agent, and carbon dioxide ...

The importance of fire alarm systems cannot be overstated. From saving lives to protecting valuable property and equipment, fire alarm systems are a mainstay of all modern buildings. So much so that ...

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety -- the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States -- has acquired Lowitt Alarms & Security ...

Fire watch services are an essential safeguard when fire protection systems are offline or when elevated fire risks are ...

Other times, fire protection systems are taken offline for repairs, equipment replacement, or upgrades. Fire pump failure could spell disaster for a nuclear power plant, but regularly scheduled ...

For most captains, it’s the most feared onboard emergency, and with good reason. Short of a violent capsizing or catastrophic collision, fire has the greatest potential to leave you and your crew ...

Article 695 covers the electric power sources and interconnecting circuits for electric motor-driven fire pumps. It also covers switching and control equipment dedicated to fire pump drivers. Article ...