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FIRE INVESTIGATION - SYSTEM ANALYSIS - SYSTEM DESIGN - EDUCATION - AND MORE!

R.P. Schifiliti Associates, Inc. provides state of the art fire prevention and protection, consulting and engineering services. Formed in 1988, their scope of business centers on four major client needs.

The founder, Robert P. Schifiliti, has over twenty-eight years experience in fire protection and prevention work. For over twenty-five years he has specialized in fire detection, alarm and signaling systems.

Clients are federal, state and local governments; building owners; management companies; hospitals; insurance companies; colleges and universities; lawyers; architects; engineers; and installers. >>> COMPANY SHOWCASE

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FIRE RESISTANT WASTEBASKETS - STANDOFF INSULATORS - AND MORE!

Mar-Bal, an innovative leader in the thermoset industry since 1970, is headquartered in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, with strategically located plants in Virginia and Missouri. Mar-Bal provides regional customer service including logistics, just-in-time delivery and, ultimately, cost effectiveness. Every finished product carries its own quality profile intrinsic to the union of its components.

Mar-bal is a manufacturer of Fire Resistant Waste Baskets that are used by hotels, public schools, universities and healthcare facilities. The wastebaskets are constructed using thermoset material combined with fiberglass reinforcement. The material and product are UL (Underwriter’s Lab) Classified. This means that the wastebasket will not burn or contribute fuel to a fire like thermoplastic; further, the Mar-bal Fire Resistant Wastebasket will not transfer heat to the floor or furnishings like metal wastebaskets. >>> COMPANY SHOWCASE

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NEW "Connected" Members

ORR PROTECTION SYSTEMS

With over 37 years of Mission Critical Fire Protection Experience, The Orr group, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky has designed, installed and serviced fire alarm, suppression and explosion protection systems for some of the largest and most successful companies in the world.

In 2006, ORR purchased Borrell Fire Systems. This acquisition expands ORR's service footprint to now include the whole state of Florida. Today, BORRELL has offices located in Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville and Ft. Lauderdale along with field service support in Ft. Myers, Tallahassee and Ft. Walton Beach.

Since 1975, BORRELL has installed and service special hazard fire systems designed to protect high value assets and mission critical equipment.

ORR and Borrell provide unique solutions to ensure the protection of your facility from fire and/or explosions, providing a total fire protection package including design, installation, inspection services and maintenance.

>> Orr and Borell Locations | Orr Vision Statement

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What is "Connected"? ... a new online capability that links Manufacturer's with Distributors, Corporate Headquarters with District Offices/Branches, and Association Headquarters with local chapters. "Connected" makes it easier for you to find the info you need. This new program is just beginning, so stay tuned over the next few months as we work to connect our members with their sales channels.

For more info on "Connected", email or call Customer Service (781.626.4256)

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

GEM Fabrication® is one of the nation's oldest fabricators. GEM Fabrication® specializes in the fabrication of pre-engineered fire sprinkler systems for any regular or special hazard system. Carbon, stainless, galvanized or other alloy. GEM Fabrication® is ISO 9001 certified, with ASME IV and AWS certified welders/fabricators. Backed by the Tyco family of business, GEM Fabrcication® is the smart choice when quality, fast turn-around, complete shipments, and on-time delivey is vital. Make GEM Fabrication® VITAL to your organization. >>> COMPANY SHOWCASE | VISIT OUR WEBSITE

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COMPANY NEWS

The Center for Campus Fire Safety discusses the two tragedies in two weeks from Poisonous Carbon Monoxide  ... Newburyport, Massachusetts ... January 19, 2009.  A second death of a college student living off campus from carbon monoxide poisoning occurred when 22-year old Kyle Oser and a female friend were found in a bedroom on Saturday January 17 afternoon. >>> More (Submitted by Amy M. Hamel, The Center for Campus Fire Safety)

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Building Operating Management and Maintenance Solutions, January, Digital issue - includes a some articles that may be of interest:

Fire Alarm System FAQ
Part 1: What Are the Code Requirements for a Fire Alarm System In My Building?
Part 2: What Should I Look for in a Fire Alarm Contractor?
Part 3: Why Do Fire Alarm Bids Vary So Much?
Part 4: What Do I Do With an Old Fire Alarm System?
Part 5: Repair or Replace The Fire Alarm Sytem?
Part 6: Can My Fire Alarm Be Upgraded?
Part 7: Showcase: Fire Safety

Stopping Fire Where it Starts
Part 1: Facility Alterations Can Affect Firestop Systems
Part 2: What is a Firestop?
Part 3: Inspect HVAC, Electrica and Plumbing Rooms for Firestop Breaches
Part 4: Doors and Ceilings Crucial to Firestop Systems
Part 5: Construction and Renovation Projects Call for Firestop Inspections
Part 6: Fire Safety: Who is Accountable?

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Detector Electronics introduces FlexVuTM UD10 ...
Introducing the FlexVu™ UD10 Universal Display, a life-safety display unit that provides non-intrusive calibration, local event logging, and third-party performance certifications. Cathryn Kasic. Minneapolis, Minnesota.  More Information on Detector Electronics Gas Detection:
NTMOS Brochure  | FlexVu Brochure | White Paper (H2S Gas) | Det-Tronics Company Showcase

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Consulting-Specifying Engineer 40 Under 40 program
Know a young engineer who’s overlooked and under-admired? Hand them the spotlight.... NOMINATIONS DUE 1/30/09!! Click here to nominate a colleague under the age of 40.

Builders Try to Pre-empt Fire Sprinkler Regs, Fire Chief, IL  ... are adopted across the country, and we will not let this anti-residential sprinkler legislation deter our efforts to reduce fire loss in America. ...

FireRescue1 Announces Partnership with Fire Apparatus ..., FireRescue1, CA - Jan 19, 2009
In a profession where lives depend on thorough knowledge and training, it is vital that fire professionals have a single, comprehensive resource to keep ...

EVENTS

SUPDET 2009: Suppression and Detection Research and Applications - A Technical Working Conference, SUPDET 2009 February 24-27, 2009, International Plaza Resort & Spa, Orlando, Florida Contact Eric Peterson at +1 617 984-7281 for more information
Program: http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files//PDF/Research/SUPDET_2009_program.pdf

FIRE INDIA 2009, 18th - 20th FEBRUARY 2009, BANDRA KURLA COMPLEX, MUMBAI, INDIA
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Firehouse World 2009, February 15-19, San Diego, CA >>> MORE

GreenTech Conference & Exposition, Benchmarking Energy Use in Commercial Buildings
This presentation from the 2008 GreenTech Conference and Exposition discusses the value of energy efficiency in commercial buildings. You now can register for GreenTech 2009 on March 10-12, 2009, at the Baltimore Convention Center.

24^th Industrial Fire World Emergency Responder Conference and Exposition,
March 23-24, 2009, Holiday Inn Beaumont Plaza, Beaumont, Texas

ISC West, April 1-3 , 2009, Las Vegas, NV

RIMS 2009 Annual Conference & Exhibition is where you will find everything you need for a solid risk program. April 19-23 Orlando, FL >> Register by 2/20 for savings.

FDIC 2009, April 20-25, 2009, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN >>> www.fdic.com

National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA), Orlando, FL, April 30-May 1 >>> http://www.nfsa.org

NFPA Research Foundation seminar and symposium on dust explosion hazards, May 12-14, in Baltimore, MD.

Commercial Construction Show, Phoenix, AZ, June 2-4, http://www.cc-show.net

NFPA Conference & Expo, Chicago, IL , June 8-11, 2009 >>> MORE

Electronic Security Expo, Baltimore, MD, June 23-25, http://www.esxweb.com

NFPA 2009 Americas Fire & Security Expo, July 28-30, 2009, Miami Beach

American Fire Sprinkler Association Expo, San Diego, CA, October 14-18, http://www.firesprinkler.org

Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA), Athens, Greece, October 16-21, http://www.csaaul.org

ISC East Expo, New York, NY, October 28-29, http://www.isceast.com