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Monitor Your Mircom, Notifier by Honeywell, or Simplex Fire Panel via Printer Port

The older your fire panels are (up to a point!), the more likely they use a traditional printer port. While this used to literally result in a printed paper record, it's now much more popular to display the ASCII text (raw or processed) on your fire alarm display screen. Let's review specific FACP models from Mircom, Notifier/Honeywell, and Simplex.

Monitor Your Edwards, FCI, Gamewell, or Hochiki Fire Panel via Printer Port

Today, we'll review specific fire panels from Edwards, FCI, Gamewell, and Hochiki. All of these can be monitored with ASCII output from a printer port.

How to Monitor Gamewell Flex 500, 600, 630, 650 Fire Panels (FACP)

Gamewell is a major manufacturer of fire alarm control panels (FACP) that are useful for commercial, municipal, and military installations. In a modern install, it's expected (and required!) that you will monitor all of your fire panels as a single cohesive system. But how do you do that?

Buying Guide: Best Remote Annunciator for Fire Alarms

Let's talk a look at the core functions of a remote annunciator and some buying criteria you can use as you work toward your purchase decision.

Problems with Monitoring Your Own Fire Alarms

Monitoring your own fire alarms is not without its challenges. Just like with almost everything else, there are pros and cons with the choice. Learn how to make the correct purchase decision.

Problems with Central Station Fire Alarm Monitoring

Let's walk through some of the key problems you must consider. Some of them may not apply to certain situations, while others can be mitigated without much trouble or expense.

Selecting the Best Fire Protection Services for a Government Agency or a Business

Let's first start by reviewing each of these areas where you might require the services of a fire protection expert. After that, we'll talk about how to evaluate and choose the best service options for your company or agency.

Your BDA System Protects Emergency Responders by Enhancing Radio Coverage

A BDA (Bi-Directional Amplifier) system is a signal-boosting solution designed to enhance emergency responder radio coverage. This is an important technology for protecting first responders during an emergency. It's also increasingly mandated by state and local fire codes.

Understanding the NFPA Fire Watch Requirements You Must Follow

The NFPA doesn't expect you to perform a fire watch much under normal circumstances. The purpose of a fire watch is to replicate, via sheer manpower, the functions of your automated detection and extinguishment systems. If you must execute a fire watch, here are the rules you must follow...

Purchasing Fire Alarm Equipment for Cities, Campuses, and Military

Fire alarm equipment can be tailored to meet the specific needs of different types of facilities such as cities, campuses, and military installations.