CSAA Signals
Vol. 8, No. 19 —October 4, 2002
440 Maple Avenue East, Suite 201, Vienna, VA 22180
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The hotel reservations deadline was yesterday. Monday, October 7 is the Special Tours reservation deadline. TABLE OF CONTENTS:
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CSAA representatives attended a meeting this week of fire alarm and fire equipment manufacturers, users and installers at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Washington. At issue is a concern on the part of FEMA that many of the fire-related systems and equipment, from self-contained breathing apparatus, emergency medical equipment to fire alarm panels and systems, are not universally interoperable. This concern stems from efforts within the new Homeland Security Department to take into consideration lessons learned on Sept. 11. After the disaster, it became painfully clear that while emergency fire equipment from neighboring geographic areas may have been compatible, there were grave incompatibilities hampering rescue and communications efforts when the equipment came from longer distances, as will happen during large-scale disasters. As a result, FEMA has formed a working group to provide a forum to promote interoperability. This group is expected to provide input to FEMA emergency personnel and vice versa. It will most likely result in some standards for use and installation of fire alarm panels and systems which may be voluntary, not mandated. The next meeting will be in December. We will keep you informed. The Annual Meeting will end this year on October 30 with the President's Dinner & Dance. During the dinner, the winner of the prestigious Stanley C. Lott Award will be announced, as well as the winners of two President's Awards. Join us for this wonderful evening, where we will dine and dance to the rhythm of spicy Latin music and where the Ballroom will be transformed into a spectacular "Evening Under the Stars."
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If your central station is involved in vehicle tracking, please let us know by e-mail (communications@csaaul.org). We are currently working on a special project and need your input. Are We Missing the Boat on Sensors? There are billions of sensors, and millions of different applications. They are used in aircraft and bridges; they warn of earthquakes and traffic congestion. Who is monitoring them? Is the Central Station Industry missing the boat or are we really just about security? Find the answer to these questions on Wednesday, October 30, at 12:00pm when John Judd, Bosch Security Systems & Craig Leiser, Kismet Group, will talk about "Sensors And Monitoring: Through A Looking Glass To The Future." With the continuing development of new technologies and applications, there are many new opportunities for security companies to enter and profit from this activity. There are exciting applications evolving from the ability to position an incident through GPS. There are expanding applications of biometric verification as enhanced access control in the growing awareness of both terrorism and industrial espionage. The software component has also grown very innovative in receiving, interpreting, and directing the response to the new inputs and user needs. Don't miss out on how to take advantage of this evolving field. The security industry has a long history dating back to the mid-19th Century. On Tuesday October 29, 2002, two presentations will explore the history of fire and security alarms and the lessons learned through the years. At 10:30am, Charlie Darsch, System Sensor & Ralph Sevinor, Wayne Alarm will speak about "The History of Fire and Security Alarms." Wayne Moore P.E., of Hughes Associates, Inc. will follow with "The Future of Fire Alarm Systems – Will History Repeat Itself?" This presentation will look into the past and then into the future to important questions that must be addressed by the industry professionals of today. |
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