A free recording has now been posted of the recent Covid-19 and Fire Protection Webinar. Simply click this link to register and you will automatically have the recording added to your online Fire Smarts training account for immediate viewing. This webinar is essential for all stakeholders, from building owners and facilities managers, to Authority Having Jurisdiction and service providers. All have a common goal, to appropriately protect buildings and occupants, while understanding and managing the risk factors. This webinar is designed to help all impacted parties gain a better understanding of how to move forward, working together during the COVID-19…

Fire Protection During Covid-19: As government officials on all levels across the globe issue travel directives and ask non-essential employees to work remotely during the pandemic, once fully occupied buildings are near vacant or dramatically underused. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a global leader in fire, life and electrical safety, urged officials to ensure that fire protection and life safety systems be maintained in all commercial and multi-occupancy residential buildings throughout this global pandemic. They further urge that the personnel and vendors that service those systems be deemed essential. “While communities are rightly focused on dealing with the pandemic,…

According to Jennifer Wetzel, Fire Protection Engineer for Telgian Engineering & Consulting, Behavioral Health Facilities Fire Protection / Life Safety Systems design comes with a unique set of challenges. One is simply the broad array of care and treatment facilities which fall under this category. Behavioral health services include occupancies designed for individuals with mental health issues, foster care needs, addictive behaviors, chemical dependency issues, or intellectual / developmental disabilities. In addition, these may be located in a host of settings including inpatient / crisis stabilization units, residential day programs, outpatient facilities, and community-based locations. Wetzel recently examined this topic…

According to Lauris Freidenfelds, Senior Project Manager for Telgian Engineering & Consulting, "For the most part, laws have arisen to protect the privacy of citizens and businesses from surveillance by drones. While initially it was the federal law that applied to all, many state and municipalities are now trying to get exceptions for law enforcement and public safety use. As we encounter incidents of terrorism in public gatherings, drones can be a valuable response and observation tool." Simply put, strong and comprehensive drone policies are an essential tool in the healthcare sector's security arsenal. Freidenfelds recently examined this topic is…

Telgian’s Ralph Bless will present a Fire Smarts Online Training Opportunity on April 9, from 2:00 pm-3:30 pm Eastern Time. Certificates of completion for the NFPA 101 Egress Exits and Emergency Lighting webinar comply with International Code Council (ICC) CEU requirements for ICC approved training courses and can be used as supporting documentation for CPD points required for NICET certification. In addition, certificates of completion can be used as supporting documentation for credit hours required for re-certification as part of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) program and for Texas Commission on Fire Protection certifications. The NFPA 101 Egress, Exits,…