Pye-Barker Fire & Safety -- the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States -- has acquired Lowitt Alarms & Security ...

Fire detection systems are designed to discover fires early in their development when time will still be available for the safe evacuation of occupants. Early detection also plays a significant role ...

In 2003, United States fire departments responded to 2,189,500 false alarms, excluding good intent and smoke scare calls. Everyday throughout the United States, fire departments respond to numerous ...

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 ...

Occupant Load Determines Fire Code Application – Occupant load calculations help identify which fire alarm and safety regulations apply. Mixed-Use Buildings Must Consider Combined Loads – When ...

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 ...

Fire alarm systems are expected to help protect people, property, and assets. But you can’t tell if they’re fully operational just by looking at them. As with any other system, electronics and other ...

ATLANTA – Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired New Jersey-based Bevan Security Systems, giving the company even more comprehensive security and alarm services in its portfolio. This expansion to ...

Fire protection methods continue to evolve alongside improvements in alarm systems, detection technology, and suppression ...

Today’s economy presses us all to work more efficiently and promote our businesses at every opportunity. One method of self promotion is to advertise the fact that our technicians hold professional ...

Strike the box! Pull the box! Box the still! We have a box! Box it, baby! Gimme a box! Mutual-aid box alarm! Strike out the box…. No matter how the term is used or what area you may be from, “the box” ...