Tag: Alarms

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updated: Sep 4, 2019

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, September 4, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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​​According to the Burn Support Group Charitable Trust, Inc., burn survivors can be faced with many losses – their usual physical appearance, sometimes their home, income, and perhaps they are also grieving the loss of a family member or colleague involved in a fire.

A multiple grief situation is not uncommon. This is often experienced whilst also enduring a long hospitalization period.

The multiple emotions felt by burn survivors and the need for care on many levels was the reason that founder Delwyn Tait felt there was a very real need to not only augment hospital care for burns survivors but also, particularly, support survivors and their families throughout the rehabilitative phase of a burn injury. 

Their mission is noble and New Zealand Authorized Distributor of OmniShield Brand products, Sam Barnes, decided to join up and help make a difference. “It’s what OmniShield is all about. Protecting the world … one family at a time. Our local company represents the product because we know it’s the finest solution for home safety in the world,” said Sam. “This group touched both my wife and I, so it just made sense to team up and share.”

Chris Roberts, President of the OmniShield Brand and GHS Companies added, “When Sam called us, we knew it was a great idea. We’re already supporters of the Phoenix Society of Burn Survivors in the United States, and we knew this organization had ties. We felt confident the money would be used appropriately. As a global supplier, we’re proud of the job Sam is doing. He and his wife, Victoria, have been doing an excellent job of introducing our technology to the families of New Zealand.”

For more information on OmniShield, visit www.homesafenetwork.com 

Source: OmniShield

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updated: Aug 1, 2019

ANNAPOLIS, Md., August 1, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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​​​​Omnishield, a Home Safe Network and the sponsor of The National Association of Fire Marshals President’s Award joined with NASFM to announce the 2019 Recipient during the opening ceremonies of their annual conference. This year’s recipient is Paul D. Martin, Deputy State Fire Administrator for the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Chief Martin has served the state of New York for 29 years and has also served as the President of The Center for Campus Fire Safety. “I am honored and thankful that this organization has allowed me to be a part of it over the years,” said Deputy Martin in his humble acceptance speech. He thanked NASFM and the sponsor and was visibly moved by the recognition of a job well done.

The National Association of State Fire Marshals gathered in Annapolis, Maryland on July 22-25, 2019 at the Westin Hotel for the conference. Individual membership in NASFM is reserved primarily for State Fire Marshals or the equivalent position in a state and their top deputies. These are the individuals for whom NASFM carries out its mission of protecting life, property and the environment from fire and related hazards. ​

“In addition to our philanthropic giving to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, The Phoenix Society, The Shriners Hospitals and many of the fire service organizations, we’re honored to continue our long-standing support of NASFM and their President’s Award. NASFM’s leadership selects the winner from their ranks, giving credit where credit is due. They inform us of the recipient, and we customize the award. We are extremely proud to assist and allow NASFM to recognize their leaders,” said Chris Roberts, President of GHS and the OmniShield Brand.

​​​For more information about the NASFM President’s Award or OmniShield contact Chris Roberts at croberts@ghscompanies.com or send inquiries via www.homesafenetwork.com.​

Source: OmniShield

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updated: May 6, 2019

COPPELL, Texas, May 6, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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​​Hundreds of leaders from the international fire service gathered for the CRR Leadership Conference in Reno, NV. The Community Risk Reduction Leadership seminars were designed to educate fire and safety leadership on demonstrating the need for CRR programs, educating the benefits of implementing a program and training leadership to conduct analysis and develop and implement CRR in their departments.

Chris Roberts, President of GHS Companies and Brands stated, “As a brand, OmniShield is known for being the Rolls Royce of early warning residential fire protection. No other home network provides the features and benefits of our product. Because we understand upgrading our safety requires effort and expense, we’re always proud to assist the fire service and their leadership in their mission to improve. This conference is especially gratifying because of the alignment with our brand’s noble mission. The impact made by a conference like this is unquantifiable for the lives and property saved. Let’s face it, when it comes to protecting our communities, our families and our lives, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

OmniShield was proud to sponsor “The Role of Home Fire Sprinklers in CRR.” This session was led by Lorraine Carli, Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy, NFPA. If you have a home fire today, you are more likely to die than you were in 1980. Home fires burn fast. In less than two minutes a fire can become deadly. The way homes are built today and the contents in them are creating dangerous fire scenarios for occupants and first responders. Polyurethane foam-filled furniture and other synthetic objects such as carpet and electronics burn fast and produce billowing, poisonous smoke. Unprotected lightweight materials, such as engineered floor systems, along with open construction designs fail sooner in a fire compared to older dimensional lumber systems. Airtight construction and energy-conserving building materials such as double glazed (vinyl) windows, synthetic insulation materials and foam sheathing can make for faster-spreading fires. Home fire sprinklers, in conjunction with early warning alarms, are the proven technology that can prevent a fire from becoming deadly and are a critical component of a community risk reduction program.

Gail Minger, President of the Michael H. Minger Foundation, provided an inspirational keynote address, sharing some of the significant work of the Michael H. Minger Foundation and the challenges of changing the culture about the reality and devastation of fire. The Foundation works closely with programs that deal with access and functional needs in our campus communities and raises awareness of how to better serve this demographic.

In addition, the OmniShield team attended sessions pertaining to the future requirements for new “smart” smoke alarms. UL collaborated with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop the first Standard on smoke alarms (UL 217) which was first published in 1976. Participants learned how research has enhanced technology that can recognize different fire and smoke characteristics created by changes in home design, building techniques and modern furnishings and how this new technology will be incorporated in new smoke alarms that are expected to be in the market place no later than 2020. 

Media Contact: 
Chris Roberts
Phone: 972-393-5500
Email: croberts@ghscompanies.com

Source: OmniShield

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updated: Oct 5, 2018

DALLAS, October 5, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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Hailey Adair, of Ohio, is a recipient of the Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund 2018 Scholarship. Hailey’s mother, Charlotte Adair, was a firefighter for the Richfield Township Fire Department who lost her life in the line of duty. Faced with adversity in such a crucial time of her life, Hailey has been able to pick herself up and continue to succeed in both academics and athletics. Hailey’s mother would be proud of the young lady Hailey has become. Every year since 2000, the makers of OmniShield Home Safe Network have donated as a Partner Program of the National Fallen Firefighter’s Foundation in Emmitsburg, MD. The money is donated from proceeds of the sales of OmniShield Home Safe Networks.

“Our global network of authorized dealers have been committed to this cause for 18 years. We became a Partner Program as soon as we decided to pursue this endeavor because we wanted to ensure we were giving to those most deserving individuals,” states Chris Roberts, President of the OmniShield Brand. “We’ve provided hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, donations and funding to the fire service and the children and spouses of our Nation’s heroes,” he continued. For more information or an application, visit the Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund website at www.fallenheroes.org or contact the National Fallen Firefighter’s Foundation.

Faced with adversity in such a crucial time of her life, Hailey has been able to pick herself up and continue to succeed in both academics and athletics. Hailey’s mother would be proud of the young lady Hailey has become.

Chris Roberts, President, OmniShield Brand

Pictured with Hailey are Ohio Distributors, Doug Mauch and Jason & Tara Wolbers

Source: OmniShield

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updated: Oct 5, 2018

DALLAS, October 5, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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Meaghan Austin, of Pennsylvania, is a recipient of the Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund 2018 Scholarship. Meaghan’s Step-Father, Keith Rankin, lost his life in the line of duty while serving the Lancaster Township Volunteer Fire Department. Meaghan is a responsible young lady that exhibits humor, leadership, and commitment. Meaghan is always willing to lend a hand to others. Meaghan honors her stepfather through humor and by embracing life with passion. Meaghan’s stepfather would be proud of the young lady that she has become. 

Every year since 2000, the makers of OmniShield Home Safe Network have donated as a Partner Program of the National Fallen Firefighter’s Foundation in Emmitsburg, MD. The money is donated from proceeds of the sales of OmniShield Home Safe Networks.

Meaghan’s Step-Father, Keith Rankin, lost his life in the line of duty while serving the Lancaster Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Chris Roberts, President, OmniShield Brand

“Our global network of authorized dealers have been committed to this cause for 18 years. We became a Partner Program as soon as we decided to pursue this endeavor because we wanted to ensure we were giving to those most deserving individuals,” states Chris Roberts, President of the OmniShield Brand. “We’ve provided hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, donations and funding to the fire service and the children and spouses of our Nation’s heroes,” he continued. For more information or an application, visit the Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund website at www.fallenheroes.org or contact the National Fallen Firefighter’s Foundation. 

Pictured with Meaghan is Pennsylvania Distributor, Tim Hollinger, and Lancaster Township Assistant Fire Chief Glenn Usdin.

Source: OmniShield

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updated: Oct 5, 2018

DALLAS, October 5, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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The family of Timothy Santner, received scholarships in honor of his service for North Bay Fire District. Chief Santner lost his life in the line of duty while serving the fire department. His wife, Janet recieved one of the scholarships and is an elected official serving as the Fire Commissioner with the North Bay Fire Rescue District. She is the current Madame Vice Chair. Janet enjoys her involvement with the fire department. Staying connected with the firefighters that worked closely with her husband helps to keep his vision for the department growing. Their daughter, Tessa, is planning a career teaching English abroad. She is most interested in Mandarin Chinese. Tessa has been so passionate about her education; she attends a collegiate program that allows her to earn her high school diploma and Associate Degree at the same time. Their son, Timothy, is interested in becoming a physical therapist. He is currently working at a gym developing his skills to help clients suffering from sports injuries.

Every year since 2000, the makers of OmniShield Home Safe Network have donated as a Partner Program of the National Fallen Firefighter’s Foundation in Emmitsburg, MD. The money is donated from proceeds of the sales of OmniShield Home Safe Networks.

Staying connected with the firefighters that worked closely with her husband helps to keep his vision for the department growing.

Chris Roberts, President, OmniShield Brand

“Our global network of authorized dealers have been committed to this cause for 18 years. We became a Partner Program as soon as we decided to pursue this endeavor because we wanted to insure we were giving to those most deserving individuals,” states Chris Roberts, President of the OmniShield Brand. “We’ve provided hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, donations and funding to the fire service and the children and spouses of our Nation’s heroes,” he continued. For more information or an application, visit the Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund website at www.fallenheroes.org or contact the National Fallen Firefighter’s Foundation. 

Pictured with Tessa and Timothy is OmniShield Distributor, Andy Lamb.

Source: OmniShield