Tag: fire alarms

Webinar Watch: FM NOW Sessions on Emergency Preparedness

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Sep 19, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Sep 19, 2023

Emergency preparedness is an essential part of facilities management. To maintain operations and protect building occupants, it’s crucial to plan for various types of hazards, including natural disasters, fires, power outages, and even active shooters. On Sept. 26-27, Facilities Management Advisor‘s FM NOW: Emergency Preparedness virtual summit will offer FREE educational sessions to help you […]

NFPA Kicks Off Annual Fire Prevention Week

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Oct 3, 2021 Fire Safety

Updated: Oct 3, 2021

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for 99 years, has announced “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” as the theme for the 2021 event, running Oct. 3-9. From beeps to chirps, this year’s campaign works to better educate the public about the sounds smoke alarms make, what those sounds mean, and how to respond to them.