Are Some Print News Organizations Becoming Obsolete Because of This Practice?
Are print news media companies, such as the Houston Chronicle (owned by the Hearst Corporation) slowly ruining their business by putting their news content on line at a fraction of the cost to the consumer? This is a question I would like to address in today’s article. Read the story »
Is Your Fire Alarm Service Provider A “Real” Fire Alarm Company Or A Jack of All Trades?
In this article we discuss what you might call a “hybrid alarm systems” business model. These are companies that present themselves as being in the business of installing and servicing fire or security alarms as their primary business, but apparently many are suffering from some sort of identity crisis. Read the story »
How To Reduce Labor Costs On Every Fire Alarm Project And Beyond … Guaranteed!
Is the wiring phase of your fire alarm installation killing your overall profit margin? Do your service technicians spend more time tracing out wires than they should? Read the story »
Photoelectric vs Ionization Smoke Detectors: What Are The Differences?
You know what a smoke detector is, but did you know there are different types of detectors? In today’s article, we’ll explain the differences between two of the most common smoke detectors used in both commercial and residential fire alarm applications. Read the story »
Fire Alarm Repair Tips
Ground Faults: A Fire Alarm Technician’s Worst Nightmare or An Easy Fix? You Decide…
If you deal with commercial fire alarm systems, there may have been a time or two when you’ve...
Tips And Advice For Business Owners
Is Your Fire Alarm Service Provider A “Real” Fire Alarm Company Or A Jack of All Trades?
In this article we discuss what you might call a “hybrid alarm systems” business model. These...
Is Your Business Seeing Green? - Simple Things Your Business Can Do To Become More Earth-Friendly
With all the talk about helping our planet becoming a cleaner, healthier place to live over the past...
Are Your Technicians Making These Costly Mistakes To Your Fire Alarm Business?
In this article we’ll examine some of the unintentional abuses that many fire alarm technicians...
Notification Appliances
Fire Alarm Strobe Synchronization: Why Is This NFPA Requirement So Important?
Have you witnessed a Fire Marshal inspection lately? If so, then you’ve noticed a very strong interest...
Fire Alarm Organizations
National Fire Alarm Code: NFPA 72
Established in 1896, the NFPA, (National Fire Protection Association), is an non-profit organization...
Initiating Devices
Photoelectric vs Ionization Smoke Detectors: What Are The Differences?
You know what a smoke detector is, but did you know there are different types of detectors? In today’s...
Fire Alarm News
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) - The New Technology in Detecting Fires?
Although I have yet to find anything specific in the NFPA 72 concerning the usage of CCTV technology...
Fire Safety Tips
Fire Prevention Tips For The Kitchen - How Safe Are You, Really?
Did you know, statistically, the risk of fire in the home is greater during Thanksgiving and Christmas...
News Around Houston
Are Some Print News Organizations Becoming Obsolete Because of This Practice?
Are print news media companies, such as the Houston Chronicle (owned by the Hearst Corporation) slowly...
