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The Center for Campus Fire Safety (CCFS) is participating with SimplexGrinnell in their “Learn from the Leader” series of webinars. CCFS President, Paul D. Martin will present the Higher Education Opportunity Act – An overview of Campus Safety Requirements. 

You’ll learn: 

• The fire safety and emergency response and evacuation components of the Higher Education Opportunity Act 
• The associated regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Education 
• Resources available to colleges and universities 
• Best-practice examples of the ways several campuses are complying with the new requirements 

A Certificate of Attendance Will Be Issued to All Participants 

A Free Webinar – September 15, 2010 – 12 noon – 1 PM – (Eastern Daylight Time) 

Follow this link for registration info and more.

http://www.campusfiresafety.org/home/articles/ccfs-and-simplexgrinnell-discuss-higher-education-opportunity-act.htm

NOTIFIER INTRODUCES FAAST ASPIRATING SMOKE DETECTION

New Aspiration Detector Provides Flexible Levels of Advanced Warning for
Challenging Environments and Critical Facilities

NORTHFORD, Conn, July 20, 2010 – NOTIFIER by Honeywell (NYSE: HON) introduces the new System Sensor FAAST™ (Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology) detector with five alarm levels to provide advanced warning of smoke while virtually eliminating false alarms. As an integral component of a NOTIFIER fire alarm system, FAAST smoke detection from System Sensor delivers rapid, more precise protection to high-value, high-security and mission-critical facilities, even in the most challenging environments.

The FAAST aspiration detector draws air samples into its sensor through a pipe network. Its exclusive dual source sensing technology uses a highly sensitive blue LED (light-emitting diode) to sense smoke, while an infrared laser quickly distinguishes other airborne particulates from smoke. The detector then uses complex algorithms to interpret signals from both sources to warn of smoke up to 60 minutes prior to combustion while preventing nuisance alarms and the false discharge of connected suppression systems.

Five programmable alarm levels, the most offered by any aspiration system, allow optimum flexibility in setting system sensitivity and warnings for site-specific requirements. An exclusive Acclimate Mode feature automatically regulates system settings to stay within pre-specified parameters to adjust to current conditions and further reduce false alarms.

The FAAST detector’s ability to trigger advanced smoke warnings at different stages of a fire is essential for commercial properties intent on minimizing downtime, preventing data loss and avoiding damage from smoke, fire and water. NOTIFIER systems utilizing FAAST can also protect facilities that pose evacuation difficulties, such as hospitals, prisons and stadiums. Unlike most aspiration systems, FAAST is just as effective in environments involving high air velocities, extreme temperature fluctuations and other unstable conditions.

An integrated communications package unique to FAAST can provide e-mail notifications of specific alarm levels, fault levels and other isolated conditions to multiple e-mail addresses. Utilizing an Ethernet connection, authorized users can also monitor the system remotely via a secure Internet connection.

FAAST is listed by both UL (Underwriters Laboratories) and FM (Factory Mutual) as a VEWFD (Very Early Warning Fire Detection) system. For more information on NOTIFIER fire alarm and emergency communications systems with FAAST from System Sensor, visit www.notifier.com.

AFAA FALL WEBINARS

Register for these and more at www.afaa.org or click here:  http://afaa.org/OrderOnline/Webinars/tabid/484/List/0/CategoryID/15/Level/1/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName,ProductName

AFAA is offering special introductory pricing to celebrate the start of a new series of training for the fire alarm industry.  AFAA Members – Only $49  and Nonmembers – $99
You will be directed to the AFAA website shopping cart. Once the order is processed, AFAA staff will send you an acknowledgement with instructions for the webinar.

September 21, 2010, 11:00 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT

“The Demise of the Dialer” … Today’s communication technology is changing rapidly. With proposed changes to telephone service, DACTS will soon no longer be able to be used for transmitting fire alarm signals. Find out what is going on, and what will be the future of fire alarm signal transmitting. Understand the new requirements for transmissions methods in the 2010 NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. Our presenter will be Art Black, Carmel Fire Protection Associates. Art is a member of the Supervising Stations Technical Committee and is the Immediate Past Chair of that committee.

October 28, 2010, 11:00 am EST – 12:30 pm EST

“Lessons Learned – Liability Issues for Contractors” … “Preventing and Defending Claims Against Fire Alarm Contractors” will help you avoid lawsuits with early dispute assessments, better contracts, invoices, reports, and other forms. You will also learn what to do if you get notice of a claim, including ways to help enforce your contracts, why document management is essential, and important facts about arbitration. Derek Lisk and Valerie Folsom, attorneys with Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP, will present this webinar, which was prepared for the Automatic Fire Alarm Association.

Blue Springs, MO, July 27, 2010 – Fike^® announces the completion of a new training facility at the company’s corporate headquarters in Blue Springs, Missouri. This new training lab will demonstrate Fike Fire Detection and Control products from all over the globe enabling employees, distributors, and customers to learn through hands-on experience. The design of the room allows for customized product demonstrations based on specific application needs.

Sean Titus, Fike’s Director of Operations and Technical Services says, “We are able to show customers exactly what products they are interested in and how those products work together. In addition, we are also able to demonstrate large scale options and complete functionality that is difficult to show in tabletop demos. With this new training room, we are able to show a fully operational, integrated detection and control system.”

The new Fike training room is equipped to cover the full line of Fike Alarm Systems offerings including, but not limited to, CyberCat intelligent control panels, Fike’s new integrated voice evacuation, Precise event management system, and SigniFire video image detection technology.

“We are continuously expanding our technology, offering the most complete solutions to our customers,” says Kevin Montgomery, Fike Senior Product Marketing Specialist. “Having the ability to display our systems and obtain feedback on what performs the best allows us to provide better products and service to our customers. This room demonstrates our drive to solve the most complex alarm system needs while not losing sight of our overall goal of customer satisfaction.”

Fike is a globally recognized supplier of products and services that protect people and critical assets from dangers such as fire, explosion, and over-pressurization. With over 60 years experience manufacturing safety solutions, Fike offers a complete line of proven, reliable products to customers around the world.

For more information please go to:
www.fike.com

“Understanding NEC Fire Alarm Wiring Requirements”

Based on National Electrical Code, 2008 edition.

“Fire alarm wiring requirements can be a challenge for the best designer or installer. This webinar will focus on the wiring methods, materials, and code requirements for fire alarm systems. Upon completion of this webinar, attendees will be able to locate and apply key requirements in Article 760 of the National Electrical Code.”

Our presenter will be Merton Bunker, P.E., CFEI, Merton Bunker & Associates. Merton is a member of the NEC Technical Correlating Committee and is the Chair of NFPA 72, Chapter 23 – Protected Premises.

August 13, 2010
11:00 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT

AFAA will have special introductory pricing to celebrate the start of a new series of training for the fire alarm industry.Register today!

AFAA Members – Only $49!

Nonmembers – $99

Register Now!

You will be directed to the AFAA website shopping cart. Once the order is processed, AFAA staff will send you an acknowledgement with instructions for the webinar.

Campus Fire Safety 2010 Forum … November 2-4, 2010 … Indianapolis

This year The Center for Campus Fire Safety will be celebrating the achievements of campus and fire safety professionals nationwide, and learning what various individuals have done on their campus to contribute to the improvements made in campus fire safety over the years. They will also be showcasing the advancements in products that provide solutions to campus fire safety enhancements.

… if Campus Fire Safety is your responsibility, you want want to miss this conference.

September is Campus Fire Safety Month and colleges and universities across the country are conducting events to raise students’ awareness of campus fire- and life-safety issues.  Our joint program with Domino’s and NFPA in 2009 was a huge success.  We reached thousands of students delivering fire safety messages – along with a great assortment of Dominos pizza. 

We’re looking forward to another great Campus Fire Safety Month.  Details on our various events and locations will be forthcoming.  To learn more about our Campus Fire Safety Month efforts visit: http://www.campusfiresafety.org/campusfiresafetymonth

The brand EPIC stands for Explosion Protection Integrated Components and will be used globally. The brand and its new logo were first used at the International Powder & Bulk Solids show in Chicago this week.

“By establishing one primary brand for our explosion protection offering,” says Jim Morgan, Fike’s Director of Marketing, “Fike is better able to communicate how all our products work together to provide a complete solution. Individually, Fike products provide very high reliability and performance.  But our goal is to work with each customer to discover what type of total solution, which may include several individual products, that is best suited to meet their explosion protection needs. Over the years, the Fike name has become synonymous with high quality and high performance. Our intent is for the EPIC (by Fike) brand to be known for reliability, scalability, and performance within a complete explosion protection solution.”

Fike is a globally recognized supplier of products and services that protect people and critical assets from dangers such as fire, explosion, and over-pressurization. With over 60 years experience manufacturing safety solutions, Fike offers a complete line of proven, reliable products to customers around the world.

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Fike Introduces EPIC for Explosion Protection Solutions

ASSI is a full service systems provider including in house engineering and design, system installation, testing and commissioning as well as service and maintenance. 

The ideal candidate for this professional sales position has:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in outside sales in the commercial and/or construction market, preferably in the area of fire protection.  
• Strong leadership skills as well as the ability to speak comfortably in public.
• Excellent organization, communication, time management and customer service skills.
• Requires flexibility and ability to manage multiple tasks while adjusting priorities as needed. 
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• The ability to interact effectively with owners, contractors, project managers, engineers and architects to build long-term relationships.
• Business to business and cold calling experience.
• College degree preferred. 

This is a full time position with company offered benefits.  All interested candidates should submit a resume and salary requirements to: info@advancedsafetysystems.com

ASSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.