As smoke detector and fire alarm technology has improved, it’s no coincidence the number of fire deaths has drastically decreased. More Americans are protecting their homes, businesses and properties with sensors, detectors and alarms that can respond in a moment’s notice and alert residents, employees, guests and more to exit their building.
The uses of technology in our world today are endless, widespread and constantly evolving. Within the education setting, high-tech developments are creating a range of influences on students’ learning, impacting how teachers teach and how schools keep students, staff and visitors safe. […]
Advancements in technology have revolutionized the hospitality industry, empowering hotels to offer guests room entry via keycard or smartphone app, mobile checkout capabilities, easy “tap to pay” features, wireless comfort enhancements and more. But frequent travelers know all too well one of the biggest technology headaches faced in most hotels is the lack of a reliable and strong […]
If — or when — the time comes to move a loved one into a senior living community, it can
Schools across America rely on public address, intercom and paging systems every day to effectively communicate across sprawling campuses and into individual classrooms. From delivering morning announcements to spreading potentially life-saving directions during severe weather or an emergency situation, a school communication system must be capable, reliable and easy to use.
Teachers and school organizations are embracing technology to heighten the learning experience. In fact, 75% of educators think technology has
Fires are unpredictable, and when they strike, you must be prepared. With growing universities, senior living facilities and hospitals, the quest for safety and emergency preparedness is much greater. Gone are the days when only fire alarms would be sufficient in evacuating a building in case of an emergency. Safety requires much more than that…and it should.
The senior population continues to soar. The Population Reference Bureau projects that in 2060 nearly 100 million Americans will be 65 or older. As the baby boomer generation ages, senior living communities and administrators are bracing for change and adopting new technology to better suit the needs of seniors.
A Fairchild Communications Systems, Inc. school safety project was featured on RTV6, the Indianapolis ABC affiliate. Our team worked closely with Riverside High School and the school’s Director of Operations, Tim Porter, to address the security challenges of the 80-year-old former naval armory. Matt Ranft, Director of Sales and Marketing for Fairchild Communication Systems, Inc., discusses how their team successfully designed and integrated state-of-the-art school safety systems to ensure a secure environment in the building’s unique structure.
Fairchild Communication Systems, Inc. has provided audio/visual and telecommunication services for the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township in the past. Over the summer, we were proud to assist in the renovation of classroom technology updates for many of the district’s schools.
Tailgating is one of the most common security breaches. What typically happens is, an authorized employee of your building kindly opens the door for an unauthorized “visitor” without knowing.
More than 20% of U.S. school districts lack comprehensive plans to respond to emergencies, according to Reuters. No matter the location, school size or type of education system, emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time.
Fairchild Communication Systems, Inc. is a leader in systems integration, thanks to the people putting those systems to work. Fairchild Communication Systems, Inc. is about people who are not only passionate about what we do, but how we do it.
