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TheJobBoardNetwork, Inc., developer and publisher of FireandSecurityJobs.net announces the launch of  A Social Network for Fire Protection and Electronic Security professionals

The Job Board Network, Inc. announces the launch of their exclusive online professional social networking site:    (http://www.job-n.com )

“www.job-n.com  is a place to meet, discuss, share, collaborate and connect with fellow Fire Protection and Electronic Security professionals.”  Says Bob Cantrell, President of The Job Board Network, Inc.  “Unlike LinkedIn, www.job-n.com  is built exclusively for the Fire Protection and Electronic Security industries and provides much more freedom in connecting with those who share your professional experiences.” 

www.job-n.com  has been developed as a supplement to FireandSecurityJobs.net, an online employment advertising platform, or Job Board and Resume Bank.  All Jobs posted on FireandSecurityJobs.net will be fed through an RSS feed as a value added service, and convenience to our Employer advertisers.  

“Employers will now benefit by having a broader reach to industry trained, interested and qualified professionals beyond those active Job Seekers.”  Our passive talent pool are finding that  allows for an expanded forum to share their experiences, skill set and qualifications, with a more tangible and effective means of referencing their capabilities.”

All services provided by The Job Board Network, Inc. remain FREE to Job Seekers. 

For more information about FireandSecurityJobs.net or  visit us online at www.FireandSecurityJobs.net or www.job-n.com or contact Ryan Hudson, Business Development Manager at 877 JOB BOARD (562-2627) ext 708 or via e-mail:  ryan@fireandsecurityjobs.net

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The event will begin at 07:30 AM on 24 March 2010, Wednesday at the Four Points by Sheraton; 1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike; Norwood, MA. Register now for this upcoming NEC-SFPE event.

This event has been developed to inform you of some of the latest applications, code requirements, and trends in fire protection system design and performance, including the new 8th Edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code. If you are involved in fire or safety engineering or design, code enforcement, facilities management, or risk management, this seminar will be of interest and value to you. The proper design, installation, and maintenance of fire protection systems are critical to their performance during a fire emergency.  Learn about current and new fire alarm and automatic sprinkler system developments in the industry. 
 
The seminar will provide ample opportunities to share ideas, expand your resources and network to enhance your personal development.  Take advantage of the experience of industry experts and peers to gain knowledge of current fire protection system issues and solutions.

The New England Chapter of SFPE will award 6 contact hours to each participant who successfully completes this seminar.  Successful completion will be based on your demonstration of learning the topics presented.  We will issue certificates of completion to each participant and maintain a permanent record of your participation.

This years seminar will feature four speakers.  Mr. James Lake of the National Fire Protection Association will be discussing the changes approved for the 2010 NFPA 13 standard.  Mr. Robert Schifiliti, P.E. of RP Schifiliti Associates will discuss the changes to the National Alarm Code, NFPA 72.  Mr. Jacob Nunnemacher from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services will be reviewing the proposed changes to Chapter 4 of the 8th Edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code.  Finally, Mr. Harold Culter will review hazardous occupancy approaches in Chapter 4 and an overview of changes to Chapter 9 for the 8th Edition.

For further information, contact the First Vice President (Program Chair) by email program@sfpe-newengland.org or contact details on the Executive Board  webpage.

New England Chapter of the SFPE
http://www.sfpe-newengland.org
info@sfpe-newengland.org

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Nearly 10,000 facilities must start tracking greenhouse gas emissions in 2010, as reported by Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s
Editor-in-chief, Michael G. Ivanovich 

There was heightened public attention on climate action in 2009 because President Obama shifted U.S. policy from being defensive to being proactive. Three strong federal measures for climate action were taken in advance of the Copenhagen Climate Conference in December 2009, where a binding agreement on emissions levels was expected.

Namely, the Obama administration signed Executive Order 13514 to reduce federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 20% by 2020; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the mandatory GHG reporting rule for large emitters; and the EPA declared GHGs in the atmosphere to be dangerous to human health and the environment.

Of these, only the mandatory GHG reporting was a new regulation impacting private companies and their facilities. [MORE]

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Your participation is important at the ICC’s Final Action Code Hearing in Dallas, May 14-23, 2010. Read the complete Report of Hearings

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Underwriters Laboratories has released the following information on Carbon Monoxide Alarms:
 
“Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms play an important role in protecting the public against carbon monoxide poisoning. Having a basic understanding of CO poisoning, CO alarms, how they are listed, and how they are to be installed and maintained is an important consideration for code authorities, especially those in jurisdictions where installation of CO alarms is required.  UL’s full document can be found here.  (From Residential Fire Safety Institute Newsletter, www.firesafehome.org )

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The certification and consulting firm, exida, announced a certification for Det-Tronics.  exida certified the Det-Tronics X3301 IR Flame Detector per IEC61508 as Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2 capable, single use (Hardware Fault Tolerance=0). The product design and development processes were also assessed as suitable for applications up to and including SIL 2.

“The assessment verified that Det-Tronics’ product development processes and product hardware design meet the high quality standards and safety integrity requirements of the IEC 61508 safety standard,” says Michael Medoff, senior safety engineer at exida. “A Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA) was done as part of the hardware assessment. This analysis was validated by the field failure study. The combination shows an accurate picture of the random failure rates and demonstrates compliance with SIL 2.”

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February 27, 2010, Waltham, Massachusetts. In its drive to provide its customers with fire and life safety innovations, Norel Service Co., Inc. of Waltham, Massachusetts has acquired National Fire and Security (NFS) of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
Norel Service is a leading fire alarm and sprinkler service company and NFS is an established engineered systems distributor. 

Norel Service Co., Inc. will continue its tradition of testing and service, but with an important bonus for its new and existing customers — complete fire protection services and comprehensive product offerings. 

“We built this company by establishing a two-way, long-term relationship with our clients.  The addition of NFS provides our clients with a cost-effective and streamlined approach for all their fire protection needs.  This merger broadens Norel’s range of services from testing and inspections of fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems, radio and phone line monitoring, to sales, engineering design, and installation of leading fire alarm and security systems” says Norel’s President Thomas F. Norton.
NFS will be a division of Norel.  “Our customers expect more and this new opportunity will deliver on that expectation,” Norton says.
 
Comprehensive service and product sales
The two companies enjoy reputations as top industry companies that provide exceptional customer service, competitive product sales, and support.  NFS will continue its distribution of top fire and life safety products from Gamewell-FCI, Siemens, Silent Knight, Cooper Wheelock Notification, Gentex, Space Age and Advanced Fire Systems, Inc. “We are pleased to be part of this and know this merger will provide our customers with enhanced service and support,” says Jack Nelligan, former President of NFS.
 
Nelligan’s is now Vice President of Sales and Training.  “I am looking forward to this new opportunity,” he says.
“The logical combination of our resources, services, and product offerings will provide our customers with a more comprehensive package of services and products.  It also allows us to be more competitive in today’s market,” Norton says.
Unmatched industry insight
Norton and Nelligan bring more than 70 years of industry knowledge, insight, and reliability.  Since 1971, Norel Service has provided building managers and owners with a comprehensive and accurate review of their facility’s fire protection needs. 
NFS has built its business on competitive sales, customer service, and product knowledge.  Before establishing NFS in 1996, Nelligan worked as a branch manager for CerberusPyrotronics, and Simplex Time Recorder.

Thomas F. Norton
President
Norel Service Co., Inc.
781.768.5500
Jack Nelligan
Vice President, Sales and Training
Norel Service Co., Inc.
781.768.5500
 
www.norelservice.com

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NFPA Americas Fire and Security Expo will join with the 2010 NFPA Conference & Expo …. Event to be held in Las Vegas this June

 January 25, 2010, Lisle, IL—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and ROC Exhibitions, Inc. announced today that Americas’ Fire and Security Expo (AFSE), previously held in Miami, will join together with the 2010 NFPA Conference &Expo, the largest and most prestigious fire and life safety industry event in the United States which will be held in Las Vegas June 7-10.

 “AFSE has been a successful event for 15 years, serving primarily the Latin American distributors and integrators of fire and security products. Joining with NFPA’s premier Conference & Expo, which alternates between Chicago, Boston and Las Vegas, will better serve distribution channels and end users from Latin America by providing a larger audience and additional opportunities,” said Marc Rosenstock, President of ROC Exhibitions, Inc. “We are also exploring options for a possible return to Miami in 2011 with a new regional show that would meet the needs of that market,” Rosenstock added.

 Sessions of special interest to the Latin American audience will be offered in Spanish or simultaneously translated, a Latin American networking function will be introduced, and an International Business Center will be established for the convenience of end-users and channel partners visiting from Latin America and other countries.

NFPA and ROC Exhibitions, Inc. are inviting both attendees and exhibitors from AFSE to participate in the 2010 NFPA Conference &Expo which takes place June 7-10 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Exhibiting companies interested in reaching the largest gathering of international fire, life safety and electrical professionals in the region are encouraged to demonstrate their products at the 2010 NFPA C&E.

 Conference attendees will be able to select from over 130 educational presentations organized by the NFPA to keep them up-to-date with the most important trends and code issues in the industry. At the expo, end users, distributors, and integrators will have an opportunity to network with 5,000 of their industry peers and interact with over 300 market-leading manufacturers and suppliers to the industry.

Registration is now open for the 2010 NFPA Conference and Expo.  Visit www.nfpa.org/conference to pre-register.  International travelers can request an official letter of invitation on the website for use in the visa application process.

Companies interested in demonstrating their products at the NFPA Conference & Expo should contact ROC Exhibitions, Inc. in Lisle, IL at 630-271-8210.

Press contact: Kathleen Brown
Telephone: 630-271-8233
e-mail: kbrown@rocexhibitions.com

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The most important event of the year for professionals in fire protection, electrical, & life safety and security, the 2010 NFPA Conference & Expo, is being held at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, June 7-9.  Take this opportunity to get learn about the latest fire safety, electrical and building code changes and see products from leading fire protection and life safety suppliers. 

For event schedule, conference line-up and exhibitor list, visit www.nfpa.org/conference.

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NOTIFIER Fire Alarm/Mass Notification Systems Now Provide Multi-Media Alert Services 

NORTHFORD, Conn, December 17, 2009 – NOTIFIER by Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has expanded its mass notification (a.k.a. emergency communications) capabilities to include delivery of multi-media alerts to PCs (personal computers), electronic signage, telephones and wireless devices. Communication management tools provided by REACT Systems™ can now integrate with NOTIFIER’s suite of mass notification systems to deliver critical information to targeted audi ences.

The REACT Critical Response Notification System works in conjunction with NOTIFIER’s suite of indoor/outdoor voice systems, amber strobes and LED signage to create a highly comprehensive emergency communication delivery system. Audio, SMS (text messaging), pictures and video alerts can be directed to targeted audiences, including first responders, personnel or the general public.

Instant pop-up windows containing emergency event information and response procedures can appear on PCs, regardless of the programs in-use. Alternate evacuation route diagrams can be shown on public video monitors simultaneously in different locales throughout a building. Verbal alerts can be sent to telephones while SMS and e-mail messages are delivered to wireless devices. Overall, communications can be distributed to an unlimited number of locations and recipients throughout the world, in any language.

Alerts can be triggered manually or triggered automatically via integration with NOTIFIER fire alarm and mass notification systems. The REACT Console allows authorized users to initiate and update alerts, manage users, track the status of events, update media content (i.e. maps, graphics, photographs) and manage the system configuration. To quickly launch general or predetermined notifications, “Single Button Alert” panic buttons can be configured to initiate alerts to specific audiences quickly with the click of the mouse or press of a button on the keyboard.

For more information on NOTIFIER’s complete portfolio of mass notification solutions, visit www.notifier.com.

Notifier is a member of www.fire-professionals.com.  Visit the Notifier Company Showcase page on Fire-Professionals.com

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