Did you know that the risk of injury or death decreases by 55% with the presence of a properly functioning fire detection system? Why not increase that number 10 fold by integrating your fire detection system with your surveillance security system! With Herring Technology, you can do just that.
Fire alarm systems are a great way to keep your buildings safe, and with surveillance security system integrations you’ll be able to go the extra mile. With your specific security needs in mind, there are multiple benefits to integrating your systems. Integrations can include connecting everything from smoke alarms, fire sprinkler systems to security alarms and access control systems.
At this point, you may be asking yourself just what these specific benefits are. Will your business truly reap the benefits of a full system integration?
Here are the top benefits to integrating your fire detection systems with your surveillance system to catch hazards early on:
- Increase General Protection
- Cut Back on Costs
- Ease of Integration
- Faster Response Times
- Integrate Your Systems with Herring Technology
Increase General Protection
When it comes to your buildings— and the people inside your buildings —safety should be a top priority. As fire emergencies can occur randomly, integrating your surveillance security system with your fire detection programs can be the difference between life and death. These types of system integrations can help optimize overall functionality and performance of all your systems so that your people and property will be better protected.
These integrations allow for emergency signals from both fire and security alarms to be sent to one monitoring center. This can allow operators to quickly send the necessary emergency services to your location. Fire detection system integrations also accounts for monitors. Here, in the case of an emergency, your security team will be able to view and record suspicious incidents, activate escape routes and lock down doors during a robbery— overall increasing the general protection and safety of your facility.
Protect your buildings from disaster with Herring Technologies security systems.
Cut Back on Costs
Often, when incorporating any type of security system into your buildings, the price of installation and maintenance can be hefty. Especially if you’re not accounting for all of the different security systems that can keep your buildings properly protected. When you integrate some of these systems— such as your fire detection system and surveillance system —you have the chance to cut back on major security spending.
When you work with only one central monitoring company, they handle it all. From inspections, maintenance, and repairs, integrating your systems will save you money in the long run.
Ease of Integration
If you’re someone who still utilizes multiple operating systems for your security programs, it’s likely that you could feel overwhelmed. When deciding to integrate your fire detection systems with your surveillance program, one of the biggest influencers in this choice for people is the ease of integration. Not only will your security system company help install and integrate your systems, but operating both security systems as one single system is a much simpler task for your surveillance agency. Having access to all systems at once means that you will have many different tools available to protect and serve your needs at one time.
Faster Response Times
Depending on the location of your building, emergency response team times could be longer than anticipated. In order to mitigate that scary issue, fire detection system integrations can again, be the difference between life and death. During an emergency, an integrated system has multiple tools that can be used to confirm the situation at hand. If an emergency is detected, such as a fire, authorities will be alerted immediately resulting in faster response times. Keep your family, friends and co-workers safe by integrating your fire detection system with your surveillance security system.
Integrate Your Systems with Herring Technology
Everyone understands the benefits of a security system that protects against the loss of products and information due to theft. But, many don’t plan for fires. A fire within your building can cause a lot of damage to your property and severe injury to your family or employees. Fire Detection Systems are designed to guard you against the destruction brought about by a fire within the building.
Many commercial structures will have some form of system in place, but not all will integrate seamlessly with their surveillance equipment. In fact, many systems might be outdated or not within industry standards. In the event of a fire, the best protection against fire damage is by implementing a fire detection system to ensure safety for everyone and everything.
When it comes to security, there is no one-size fits all solution. The best option for your business is investing in layered protection by incorporating additional surveillance equipment to enhance your security plan. Whether rain, shine, sleet, or snow, our RDUs are built to thrive in all conditions. Contact Herring Technology today to see how we can help keep your buildings safe and secure with our integrated security systems.
