Tag: Fire-Lite Alarms

The other day I sat in on Honeywell's virtual press conference on its latest industry trends in commercial life safety systems. The company had a nice lineup of their pros on hand to discuss their work and what they'll be highlighting at next week's NFPA World Safety Conference and Expo. Brian Carlson, manager of strategic marketing, Gamewell-FCI, said the S3 Series fire alarm system for small- and medium-sized buildings allays users' fears about “pressing the wrong button” and thus eases...

NORTHFORD, Conn.—Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell will be holding a new series of training programs throughout the country this year. Offerings include a basic two-day course for individuals seeking more hands-on fire alarm technical training and an advanced one-day session offering experienced technicians more applications and programming expertise, according to a prepared statement from Honeywell. A Certificate Renewal Program also will be available to give technicians the opportunity to renew...

LAS VEGAS— New developments when it comes to wireless fire solutions and aspirating smoke detectors were among offerings being touted at the annual NFPA Conference & Expo, held here June 9-12.Among products introduced at the show was SWIFT—Honeywell Fire Systems' Smart Wireless Integrated Technology. “SWIFT allows wireless detection capabilities to be added to a Honeywell fire alarm system,” Michael Lynch, VP of engineering for Honeywell Fire Systems, said during a telephone...

NORTHFORD, Conn.—Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell has introduced a new iPad app and video, designed to demonstrate the numerous mass notification capabilities and layout configurations of its new Emergency Command Center (ECC) mass notification system, the company said in a news release. Both the app and video can serve as sales tools for installers, as well as an invaluable training kit for end users, the company said. The Fire-Lite ECC App can be downloaded free-of-charge to iPad devices through...

NORTHFORD, Conn.—Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell announced that its new Emergency Command Center mass notification system is the first non-proprietary line to be listed to Underwriter's Laboratories' 2572 standard, according to a press release. In October 2011, the formal 2572 standard for control and communications units of mass notification systems was published by the American National Standard Institute as a standard for which mass notification systems should be designed and tested. In addition...

NORTHFORD, Conn.—Fire-Lite Alarms, a division of Honeywell, has earned the top mass notification system award in the Security Industry Association's new products showcase competition, according to a company statement. Fire-Lite's new Emergency Command Center earned SIA's top billing in the competition, which took place at ISC West and involved 84 new products across 20 product and service categories, the statement noted. The ECC mass notification system is designed to interface seamlessly with...

MELVILLE, N.Y.—Honeywell Fire Systems has identified an issue with its BG-10 Series fire alarm pull stations that can affect normal operation, according to a company bulletin. Honeywell strongly recommends that such devices be replaced. The BG-10 Series pull stations were manufactured from 1992 through 2010, though the majority were manufactured between 1992 and 2000. The devices were distributed under multiple brands, including ADT, Fire-Lite Alarms, Johnson Control Inc., and Notifier. The...

NORTHFORD, Conn.—A Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell control panel has been selected as a University Business 2012 Readers' Choice Top Product for its positive impact on college campuses, according to a company statement. Winners were selected by the readership of the magazine, and were based on both the quantity of nominations and the quality of reader descriptions. The MS-9600UDLS, the control panel that earned the honor, is designed to provide fire protection that is simple to install, update...

NORTHFORD, Conn.—Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell today announced its schedule for fire alarm trainings to be held in more than 50 cities across the U.S. throughout 2013, according to a company statement. “Course attendance for the last year has hit an all-time high,” Tom Rosa, Fire-Lite Alarms training supervisor, said in the statement. “I think it has to do with the growing demand in the market for a truly non-proprietary fire system, along with personal, classroom instruction...

NORTHFORD, Conn.—Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell recently launched a program utilizing a variety of online platforms, such as online training, webinars and social media, according to a company statement. The programs are designed to make the company more “transparent and accessible to customers.” “The message is loud and clear—people want immediate information on our equipment, how to use it and how to troubleshoot any issues,” Liz Richards, Fire-Lite Alarms communications...