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Solving Fire Alarm Integration Challenges in Mixed-Panel Environments

Discover how to overcome fire alarm integration challenges in multi-building environments with mixed-panel systems.

Andrew Erickson
August 8, 2025

What Happens When a Campus Fire Alarm System Ages Out? One University's Search for Smarter Monitoring

Discover how a major university is upgrading its aging fire alarm monitoring system with a smarter, scalable solution. Learn about common challenges, modern alternatives, and expert strategies for campus-wide fire safety modernization.

Andrew Erickson
August 4, 2025

Highly Custom Fire Systems Can Create Obsolescence in Low-Volume Installations

Discover how low-volume fire monitoring systems can avoid obsolescence and high maintenance costs through modular design, long-term component availability, and sustainable engineering practices.

Andrew Erickson
August 1, 2025

Why Relying on Cameras Alone Is a Security Risk

Relying on cameras alone leaves your facility vulnerable. Discover why multi-layered security - with real-time monitoring, alarms, and automation - is the smarter, safer choice for modern perimeter protection.

Andrew Erickson
July 29, 2025

Rethink Fire Alarm Monitoring in Public Safety DAS Networks

Ensure reliable, code-compliant monitoring for public safety DAS systems. Discover how to enhance visibility, meet NFPA 72 standards, and support first responder communications in critical environments.

Andrew Erickson
July 24, 2025

Integration Challenges Highlight the Need for Better Fire Alarm Panel Interoperability

Discover how to overcome fire alarm panel integration challenges across mixed-manufacturer environments. Learn about real-world solutions, emulator testing, and future compatibility.

Andrew Erickson
July 21, 2025

Fire Alarm Monitoring Needs Smarter Integration: The Gaps, the Vision, and the Fix

Discover how smarter fire-alarm monitoring systems can eliminate hidden risks, enhance compliance, and scale with municipal demands. Learn why integration, real-time visibility, and lifecycle control are key to future-ready fire safety.

Andrew Erickson
July 17, 2025

AI in Traffic Enforcement: What Cities Can Learn About Safety, Integration, and Monitoring

Discover how AI-powered traffic enforcement in cities like New York is driving a new era of safety. Learn how integrated monitoring systems help facilities improve response times, prevent failures, and modernize.

Andrew Erickson
July 15, 2025

Fire Plan Reviews Are More Critical Than Ever

Discover why modern fire plan reviews must go beyond code compliance to ensure real-world safety. Learn how the right gear supports ongoing monitoring, inspection readiness, and long-term fire protection across facilities.

Andrew Erickson
July 11, 2025

School Safety Relies on Both Culture and Good Technology

Discover how schools can enhance safety through a proactive culture and smart monitoring technology. Learn the six pillars of prevention and why integrated systems are key to real-time response and long-term protection.

Andrew Erickson
July 8, 2025

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