Manuelita E. David, Schirmer Engineering, an Aon Global Co., Concord, Calif.

Fire alarm systems for schools

View the full story, including all images and figures, in our monthly digital edition Children are our future, so when it comes to their safety, parents, guardians, and adults have a duty to protect them. However, there are times when parents cannot be there to protect their children, such as when they are in school. Once children are on school property, their safety and well-being become the responsibility of the school personnel and administrators. In reality, the safety and well-being of the children occurs long before they even step foot on a school campus.