Doyle Security Systems Inc., a regional provider of residential and commercial security, fire and medical monitoring systems, announced the purchase of the customer accounts of Commercial Instruments & Alarm Systems (CIA Security), a privately held company headquartered in Fishkill, N.Y. The purchase will result in 7,500 new customers for the company, representing the largest acquisition in Doyle’s 100 year history.

Fire systems are mandatory in all commercial buildings as well as residential units.

Wireless smoke detectors, combination smoke/ CO detectors and changing codes are keeping dealers and manufacturers on their toes.

Honeywell is combining the Honeywell Security Group (HSG) and Honeywell Fire Safety (HFS) businesses to form the new Honeywell Security and Fire (HSF) business unit within Honeywell Automation & Control Solutions (ACS).

Test your knowledge of fire protection engineering.

 Cultural institutions, such as museums and libraries, have a unique set of characteristics that make fire and life safety requirements different from those of other buildings. A life safety system must simultaneously safeguard precious objects and protect patrons — and do so with minimal distractions or disruptions.