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MEET 2010 Show in Moncton
We're proud to be part of MEET (Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology) this year, which returns to Moncton for its 19th edition on May 5-6, 2010. This show has become Atlantic Canada’s most inclusive event, giving visitors a unique opportunity to network and compare the latest products and services available to the industry to date. If you're attending, stop by our booth to learn more about our products and services.
54th Annual OMFPOA Training & Education Symposium
We will be part of the trade show at the 54th Annual Training & Education Symposium of the Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association (OMFPOA) this year. The Symposium takes place on June 13th and 14th in Niagara Falls. If you're attending, please drop by our booth between 6 and 9 PM on Monday, June 14th.
Sprinklers Help Reduce Damage in Regina Business Fire
A properly-functioning sprinkler system minimized the damage in a recent Regina fire, according to a spokeswoman for the Regina Fire Department:
"Fortunately, this is a company that had its building sprinklered and that's what made all of the difference in the world with this fire," [Angela] Prawzick said. "The sprinkler system activated as it was designed to do and it contained the fire to the truck where the fire started. And then, our crews were able to contain it and get it out."
Read the entire story: Sprinklers help reduce damage in Regina business fire.
CFSA 2010 Annual Education Forum
Information is now available on the Canadian Fire Safety Association 2010 Annual Education Forum. The CFSA will be holding the Annual Education Forum on April 16, 2010 at the Paramount Conference and Event Venue (located at 222 Rowntree Dairy Road in Woodbridge, ON) from 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
The Keynote speaker for the event will be Deputy Fire Marshal Doug Crawford, OFM providing an overview of the coordinated code development system in Canada.
Get the full story from the CFSA Web site: 2010 Annual Education Forum.
Gas Detection
We have fully customizable products guaranteed to meet your needs.
Whether you require a fully engineered gas detection network or a more modest detection solution, see Gas Detection in the Fire Systems section of our site to find out more and download the flyer (PDF).
Do You Have A Fire Safety Plan?
Get the peace of mind that comes from knowing your building occupants understand what to do during a fire emergency.
A fire safety plan can help you be prepared and is paramount for the safety and protection of the occupants and property. Our Fire Safety Consultants are trained with over 10 years of industry experience in the development of fire safety plans for Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Retail and Municipal/Private Sector fire safety plans.
See Fire Safety Plans in our Service section to find out more and download the flyer (PDF).
QuickStart Version 2.5 is Now Available
Another step forward for this remarkably flexible family of fire alarm panels.
All models - the QSC conventional, the QS1 intelligent, and the QS4 conventional/intelligent - benefit from the QuickStart 2.5 release with new and enhanced features, and quick and easy migration from previous software versions.
Here are just a few of the highlights...
QS-CU Configuration Utility
- Expanded operating system compatibility - QS-CU is compatible with Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP Service Pack 2, and Windows Vista Home Edition
- Support for R-Series remote annunciators
- New Dialer Report displays strings sent to the CMS
- Supports earlier versions of CPU code
Support for R-Series Annunciators
- In addition to the CPU and SRA style remote annunciators, QuickStart version 2.5 now supports GE's R-Series annunciators. These feature easier installation, smaller size, and a simpler user interface.
- Downloading to R-Series remote annunciators is no longer required - just set the address dipswitch!
- R Series annunciators - the same ones used for our iO Series Control Panels - are now fully supported by QuickStart. This means fewer parts to stock and less programming and configuration to learn!
Compatibility
Version 2.5 of the QuickStart Configuration Utility (QS-CU) is backwards compatible with all previous versions of QuickStart CPU microcode, along with any future code releases. Upgrading to QS-CU version 2.5 allows laptop communication to any QuickStart system, regardless of its version.
Automatic sprinklers urgently needed in older residences (Globe & Mail)
Christie Blatchford recently wrote about fire safety for Ontario seniors in the Globe and Mail:
"Peter Crawshaw's mother, Elizabeth, doesn't remember the fire last January at the Muskoka Heights Retirement Home in Orillia that took the lives of four fellow residents and nearly killed her, too.
She did remember for a short time, and when anyone asked would just murmur, "Terrible," but now Mr. Crawshaw says, "She doesn't know. It's a blessing in disguise."
For 87-year-old Mrs. Crawshaw, it may be a mercy, but she isn't the only one with a failing memory on the subject: Ontario's frail elderly have been dying in fires at residences called "care occupancies" for almost three decades and still the government won't order in the one sure cure - automatic sprinklers in older facilities."
Read the entire story: Where is the political will to give seniors some fire assurance?
A Proud Supplier to Bentall LP
We are proud to be a valued supplier to Bentall LP and a sponsor for their recent supplement on sustainability and social responsibility.
"Bentall is widely recognized as a leader in advancing sound and sustainable environmental practices in our industry. As an environmental steward, we promote positive change through contributing knowledge and expertise in support of a wide range of sustainability initiatives, both at the properties we develop and manage, and at our own offices. We also believe strongly in giving back to the communities in which we live and work through our support of a range of charitable organizations."
– Sustainability and Social Responbility (bentall.com)
Edwards Sprinkler and Bentall LP - working together towards a greener world.
Success Story: Conestoga Cold Storage
In the spring of 2009 Conestoga decided to look at expanding their air aspiration coverage into multiple existing freezers in both the Kitchener and Mississauga locations and Edwards was able to secure the complete package, for both facilities, of fire alarm equipment, Safe Fire Detectors and full installation of the whole project due to a team effort with Strategic Partner, GE Security Canada.
Click the link below (PDF) to read the whole story.
