Alarm communication technology is changing. Telecom companies are attempting to replace copper phone lines damaged by storms with newer technology. Wireless and Internet-based phone services are ...

Greg Kessinger is SD&I’s fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor. Email him your fire & life safety questions at [email protected]. Re-using the shell of a fire panel is a conundrum that ...

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 ...