Explore a visual timeline of Communication Company’s 50-year journey, highlighting key milestones, partnerships, and growth across life safety, security, and communication systems.

Celebrating 50 years of innovation, Communication Company of South Bend reflects on its history of delivering integrated safety, communication, and technology solutions to schools, healthcare facilities, and commercial organizations.

A Friday afternoon downpour dumped nearly two inches of rain on Michiana, flooding streets and intersections, and knocking out electric power in several northern Indiana communities.

Lightning was blamed for two house fires in the South Bend area.

A building under construction south of South Bend collapsed when hit by gusting winds.

Modern schools need more than announcements. Learn how Communication Company helps districts strengthen emergency communication, initiate lockdowns faster, and build true campus readiness with integrated Rauland Telecenter U PA and alert systems.

Discover how commercial and industrial facilities can improve operational readiness through integrated access control, video surveillance, and facility-wide communication systems.

Learn how Rauland Responder Enterprise, implemented by Communication Company of South Bend, Indiana, helps healthcare facilities modernize nurse call systems, improve clinical communication, and strengthen emergency response coordination.

As a former educator, Joe Miller understands why reliable PA, fire alarm, and access systems are essential for safer schools. Here’s what effective school communication really looks like.

See how Keller ISD centralized emergency communication across 43 campuses using Rauland Telecenter U®. This case study highlights how integrated PA and alert systems improve district-wide coordination, streamline schedules, and strengthen campus safety readiness.

When an emergency unfolds at work, hesitation can cost time, safety, and trust. Here’s why clear communication helps businesses respond with confidence when it matters most.

When communication breaks down during a healthcare emergency, even small delays can put patients at risk. Here’s why clarity matters when seconds count.

Start 2026 with confidence. Watch Tony’s video to learn five essential actions to refresh fire alarm, security, and safety systems for compliance, readiness, and reliability.

Preparing for the future of work starts with communication that performs under pressure. Here’s how integrated systems support resilience, safety, and long-term stability.

Technology plays an expanding role in school safety and prevention. Learn how AI, communication systems, and integrated security tools help K–12 schools strengthen preparedness while supporting students and staff.

Fire alarm systems play a critical role in healthcare safety — but poor management can lead to alarm fatigue and delayed response. Explore a practical 7-step approach to improving fire alarm performance, reliability, and efficiency in healthcare facilities.

As 2026 unfolds, the cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift — from defensive checklists to dynamic, intelligence-driven systems. For organizations in healthcare, K-12 education, and commercial/industrial sectors — the very sectors our company serves — these changes carry profound implications. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest security-tech trends this year and what they mean for the future of secure communications, integrated operations, and resilient infrastructure.

End-of-year holidays bring warmth and connection — but also higher fire risk in hospitals, K–12 schools, and workplaces. The NFPA says decorative lights, candles, heating equipment, overloaded electrical systems, and unattended spaces drive winter holiday fires. Most are preventable. With awareness, planning, and code-compliant life‑safety technology, organizations can reduce hazards and keep facilities safe. Below are fire‑safety strategies for healthcare, K–12, and commercial settings, plus a pre‑break checklist.

We are saddened by the passing of our founder, Tibor Folding (1938-2025). His vision and dedication helped build Communication Company of South Bend into what it is today. Our deepest condolences to his family and all who knew him. His legacy lives on in every life-safety, security, and communication system we deliver. Thank you for everything, Tibor.

For many frontline workers, the season brings longer hours, higher stress, and an alarming increase in violence and aggression from patients, families, and even visitors. It’s a growing crisis across the healthcare industry — and one that demands renewed attention, especially as hospitals brace for seasonal surges and staffing shortages.

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, gathering, and good food — but it’s also one of the most dangerous times of the year for fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving consistently ranks as the leading day for home cooking fires in the United States. And while most incidents occur in residential settings, the same seasonal risks often extend to businesses, healthcare facilities, and other organizations.