Business fires cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damages every year, making this one of the most important safety issues for business owners and office or facility managers to address.

Smaller security alarm companies looking to broaden their offerings in today’s slow economy may consider selling commercial fire alarm systems. It is true that commercial fire alarm sales can add ...

For many fire departments false fire alarms have become a nuisance and have lead to changes in response policies due to the number of alarms. The response may limit the number of units on the initial ...

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 ...

The features you need in a business security system depend on your company, budget and the typical security risks you face.

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 ...

Simplex Grinnell at ASIS this year introduced a carbon monoxide (CO) detector that may be added to a standard fire system. Manufacturers say this kind of offering is just the first of many CO ...

Under a recently approved measure by trustees in the Village of Mount Prospect, Ill., all new commercial fire alarm systems installed in the city will soon be required to be connected to the local ...

ATLANTA — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired ABC Burglar Alarm Systems, which services security and alarm systems in Maryland and Virginia, strengthening its mid-Atlantic service offering. The ...