Tag: fire safety
NFPA, Martinsville Speedway join forces for race
January 16, 2026SSN Staff
RIDGEWAY, Va. — The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has been named entitlement partner for the upcoming NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts race as part of the spring race weekend at Martinsville Speedway.
The NFPA 250 will take place on Saturday, March 28, as part of the tripleheader race weekend at the famed short track.
“Collaborating with an organization like NFPA is more than just any partnership, it’s a shared commitment to the importance of safety in our community...
Honeywell bets on 'simpler structure’
October 28, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The spin-off of its advanced materials business earlier this year and the planned separation of its automation and aerospace businesses provided a lift to Honeywell’s third quarter 2025 results.
CEO Vimal Kapur told investors that the moves will allow the company to further simplify Honeywell Automation.
“We have proactively designed a new, simpler structure aligned to the future of the business,” he said. “As we seek to better...
NFPA talks lithium-ion risks for Fire Prevention Week
September 30, 2025SSN Staff
QUINCY, Mass. — Most home electronics are powered by lithium-ion batteries, and if not used correctly or damaged, they can overheat and start a fire or explode.
In response to these potential risks, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week – has announced “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5-11, 2025.
“Lithium-ion batteries are...
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires Southeastern System Services
August 7, 2025SSN Staff
ATLANTA — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Georgia-based fire safety company Southeastern System Services.
The company said the acquisition supports its fire protection services and enhances customer offerings throughout the Southeast.
Southeastern System Services offers fire protection, including fire retardants, alarms and suppression systems, across Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. Its effective fire control solutions include water...
Ring partners with Kidde on smart alarms
January 6, 2025SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS — Kidde, a North American home fire safety brand, and Ring announced a new partnership and collection of smart alarms (Smoke + CO).
Ring and Kidde said they are combining their respective expertise in smart home protection and fire safety to offer control, and convenience. The alarms have Ring technology built-in, enabling customers to protect their home from anywhere and receive real-time smoke and CO alerts through the Ring app which allows them opt into professional monitoring...
Brinks Home shares fall safety, security tips
September 4, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — The approaching fall season is a good time for security providers to check in with their residential customers to review fire safety tips, confirm their devices are working properly and make sure they’re stocked up on emergency supplies, according to Brinks Home.
"It's easy to get swept up in the excitement of the changing season—from back-to-school activities and setting up the best Halloween decorations to the countdown to Thanksgiving,”...
Huron Capital's Sciens Building Solutions acquires Critical System Solutions
August 5, 2019SSN Staff
DETROIT—Operationally focused private equity firm Huron Capital announced its fire service and integrated solutions ExecFactor platform Sciens Building Solutions has acquired St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Critical System Solutions (CSS), a full-service provider of comprehensive life safety systems and products. Founded in 2005, CSS specializes in the design, installation and maintenance of fire detection, security, access control and sprinkler systems, and serves the commercial, retail, industrial,...
Revisiting fire alarms for children with special needs
April 20, 2015Amy Canfield
STILLWATER, Okla.—Current fire alarms work fine for the general population, but they can cause big problems for students with special needs and for teachers who are charged with safely evacuating them.Alternative methods would work better, according to Bryan Hoskins, assistant professor in the Department of Fire Protection and Safety Engineering at Oklahoma State University. Hoskins has been studying the issue. His report, “Fire Alarms and At-Risk Populations: Information from Literature...
Honeywell adds Vermont company to dealer network
June 13, 2013SSN Staff
MELVILLE, N.Y.—Honeywell has added Countryside Lock & Alarms, based in Mt. Holly, Vt., to its First Alert Professional Dealer program, according to a company statement.
Countryside provides a range of security and life safety solutions to families and businesses in New England. The company specializes in fire and burglar alarms, access control solutions and video surveillance systems. Countryside also offers control of cameras, Z-Wave thermostats, lights and shades with Honeywell's Tuxedo Touch...