During the first few minutes of an emergency, before first responders have arrived, occupants are at their most vulnerable, often unaware an emergency is even happening. To help keep students, faculty and staff safe and informed when seconds count, schools must consider the communication and security systems they currently have and how they are utilized during their response to certain emergencies. 

Communications Company of South Bend acquires Eagle Security Systems of Lowell, Indiana. Communications Company is an integrated communications technology, advanced life safety and security company specializing in healthcare, education, industrial, and commercial solutions.

Sinorix offers intelligent choices for extinguishing. Tailor-made and fully integrated into the fire-protection system.

When the West Allegheny school district in Pennsylvania needed a technology upgrade for their classrooms, they opted for Sharp’s wireless universal platform as a solution. Nearly 170 AQUOS BOARD interactive displays were installed to facilitate collaboration.

As with Covid-19, contact tracing has become a crucial method to detect and prevent the spread of monkeypox. Rauland Responder® communications solutions have been instrumental in securing healthcare facilities throughout Covid-19 and other contagious outbreaks, including the first U.S. case of MERS in 2014.

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Gone are the days of passive monitoring being enough. We have reached a heightened need for active monitoring solutions to protect ourselves, our employees, and individuals visiting our facilities.

Keep your facilities informed, in communication, safe and focused on learning with Rauland school notification systems — a complete solution.

Working alone dramatically increases risk exposure for both the individual and the organization, and the stakes of crime, a fall, or a medical emergency are much higher when there’s not another employee to provide immediate aid or alert others to an incident.

As falls continue to be a major concern for healthcare facilities, introducing fall-prevention strategies is a critical initiative to optimize patient care and improve clinical outcomes.

Come see us at booth #38 at the 2022 Michiana Facilities Maintenance and Management Expo.

As school shootings continue to plague the U.S. education system, shooters are weaponizing critical communication devices in order to lure students and staff from their classrooms into hallways and other open spaces.

On February 25, the CDC released new mask recommendations for indoor spaces, relying now on community risk level rather than transmission rates for guidance. According to the new system, each U.S. county is assigned a risk level–high, medium, or low–depending on each county’s individual healthcare data, including COVID-related hospital admissions, bed usage and new cases.

Communication Company will be attending the National Systems Contractors Association’s 24th Annual Business and Leadership Conference.

On January 10th, a tragic fire that occurred in a Bronx, N.Y. high-rise apartment building claimed the lives of 19 people. Here’s what we can learn about this particular fire and how to prevent similar fires from occurring.

As we move further into the new year, society continues to move further away from 3G networks. While you may know this applies to your mobile device, our cell phones aren’t the only item we need to upgrade

While the Covid-19 pandemic has been at the forefront of hospital safety concerns, the threat of violence against healthcare workers and patients continues to be a valid concern.

As school safety continues to be a major national concern, having a high-caliber integrated mass notification system is becoming crucial to ensuring safety in the learning environment. While commonly assumed to be a single communication system, such as an intercom device, the most reliable mass notifications systems consist of a variety of safety and security components all working together. We’ve outlined the three steps to effectively identify, communicate and eliminate a potential threat to the safety and security of your staff and students.

As the holiday season is upon us, it is important to remember to stay vigilant when it comes to fire prevention. With an array of specific holiday traditions involving lights, flames and electric appliances, it is imperative to take extra precautions during this time of year. To help and your loved ones stay safe, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite fire safety tips from the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), the U.S. Fire Administration, and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI).

While individual products can claim to be advantageous to a healthcare facility, the true industry game changer lies in how these products are integrated into a single platform solution. As healthcare facilities continue to struggle with the financial difficulties and staff shortages brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, the importance of optimized patient care solutions is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the facility.

From elementary schools to universities, the goal of instructors is to engage students so they can get a solid education. Interactive displays can help make a difference.