Having a reliable alarm monitoring service is crucial for the safety of your building and its occupants. At Personnel Safety Enterprises, we offer a comprehensive Alarm monitoring service that provides a 24-hour sense of security and ensures rapid response during a fire.
What is a Monitored Fire Alarm System?
A monitored fire alarm system is an advanced safety solution that transmits signals to a central station or fire control center. When an alarm goes off, the system immediately alerts an operator who dispatches the appropriate fire protection team to your building. This process ensures that the fire department is alerted quickly without needing someone to make the call.
Key Benefits:
- Automatic Fire Department Notification: Unlike standard fire alarm systems requiring someone to call 911, our monitored systems alert the fire department immediately.
- Critical Time Savings: The seconds or minutes saved using a monitored system can be crucial, potentially distinguishing between minor damage and catastrophic loss.
- Enhanced Safety: Essential for commercial facilities, a monitored fire alarm system provides peace of mind, knowing that professional help is on the way even if you cannot make the call.
What is the Difference Between a Fire Alarm System and Fire Alarm Monitoring?
A traditional fire alarm system sets off an alarm to alert people in the building to evacuate immediately, but it does not notify the fire department. The fire department will only be dispatched if someone calls 911. In contrast, a monitored fire alarm system transmits a signal to a central station or fire control center, where an operator will dispatch the fire department to your building without anyone in the building having to call 911.
How Does a Monitored Fire Alarm System Work?
A monitored fire alarm system includes a control panel that detects a fire and immediately transmits a signal to a monitoring station. The operator at the station will notify the fire department upon receiving the signal. Signals can be transmitted via:
- Cell phones
- Phone lines
- Radios
- The Internet
Why Does My Building Need a Monitored Fire Alarm System?
The answer is simple: Monitored fire alarms buy you valuable time. In the event of a fire, every second counts. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, fires can double in size in as little as thirty seconds. The quicker the response, the better the chances of minimizing damage and saving lives.
A monitored fire alarm system provides those critical extra minutes, ensuring the fire department is alerted promptly, even if no one can call. This proactive step is essential for safeguarding your property and its occupants.
Investing in a monitored fire alarm system is a proactive measure to enhance your building’s safety and security. Personnel Safety Enterprises is committed to providing top-notch alarm monitoring services to ensure rapid response and peace of mind.
Let Personnel Safety Enterprises help you enhance your safety and security today.