Jarron Gass and Cristina Aragon-Vandenbent

Jarron Gass, PE, CFPS, is a fire protection discipline leader at CDM Smith. He focuses on fire suppression and fire alarm design and analysis as well as water supply analysis. Cristina Aragon-Vandenbent is a certified fire alarm designer specializing in system integration.

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Cellular communication allows for reliable connectivity, even in difficult locations, providing convenient solutions to challenging conditions. Courtesy: CDM Smith
Fire and Life Safety March 14, 2024

How new fire alarm system technologies are advancing safety

With a focus on improving safety, efficiency and adaptability, innovations in fire alarm systems are a remarkable leap forward in safeguarding lives and property

By Jarron Gass and Cristina Aragon-Vandenbent
This older style panel has limited inputs, relays and programming capabilities, which require more space allocation. Courtesy: CDM Smith
Fire and Life Safety March 14, 2024

Case study: Fire alarm devices for historic or heritage buildings

Wireless fire alarm devices can solve many of the unique problems that come with retrofitting historical and heritage buildings.

By Jarron Gass and Cristina Aragon-Vandenbent
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