Hiller Systems celebrates their own for Memorial Day!

In honor or Memorial Day, Hiller Systems, honored their own Veterans (and all veterans) by having a cook out lunch.  The veterans who work at Hiller Systems (pictured below) come from all over the country and from all branches of the armed forces (Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines).  We appreciate the sacrifice they and their families have made!  THANK YOU all for your service!

(not pictured here:  Jason Nuss, Dave Masden & John Ludwig)

email Mike Glover if you know of others missing from this pic!

HAVE A HAPPY & SAFE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND !

From all of us at Hiller Systems - Please take a minute to remember what this weekend is all about.  The men and women who have served in our armed forces.  It is by their efforts and sacrifices over MANY years and many wars that allow us the freedom we so much enjoy.  Have a Happy and SAFE Memorial Day weekend!

Hiller Systems - SALESPERSON OF THE QUARTER (2nd Qtr FY2010)

Hiller Systems proudly announces the 2nd Qtr FY2010 Sales Person of the Quarter! Dan Clift earned the top spot for the 2nd quarter.  Dan was treated to a lunch with the best Sales Manager in the world and his co-workers to show our appreciation for his hard work and dedicated, loyal service.

In this Picture (from left to right) - Mark Herzog (boss man), Dan Clift & Belinda Arthur

Congratulations Dan!  Keep up the hard work...we ALL appreciate it very much!

Hiller Systems - EMPLOYEE'S OF THE QUARTER (2nd Qtr FY2010)

Hiller Systems proudly announces the 2nd Qtr FY2010 Employee's of the Quarter!  Each of these employee's were nominated by their respective supervisor and hand picked because of their outstanding service during the 2nd Quarter of the year.  These employee's exemplify the Hiller spirit, team work and customer service that makes up "The Hiller Difference".  Congratulations to...

CHRIS AMORESE

GREG BODKINS

MIKE HOSHAK

The employee's were treated to a celebration lunch with the management team, received a certificate of appreciation and a check in a show of appreciation for the hard work and dedication to the Hiller team.

In this Picture (from left to right) - Mike Hoshak, Mark Herzog (boss man), Chris Amorese & Greg Bodkins

Congratulations gentlemen...and keep up the hard work!

NFPA 25 - Proposed changes for 2011!

via May 2010 issue of Sprinkler Age - The NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, Report of Comments (ROC) for the 2011 edition has been issued and there are significant changes in the attempt to clarify the roles of the owner and the inspection provider. Read more here.

Green solutions from Siemens for Expo 2010

CITIES need sustainable infrastructure that is compatible with the environment. Siemens shows how this works at Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China, which is themed “Better City, Better Life” and is the first “green” world exposition.

Visitors will experience solutions from Siemens relating to building technology, transportation, energy and water supply as well as healthcare. For example, Siemens supplied 150,000 environmentally friendly Osram LEDs, fire safety solutions and energy-efficient building technology systems for the world exposition’s pavilions and boulevards. With a total of 706 air- and gas-insulated medium-voltage switchgear, Siemens supplied all pavilions with reliable and environmentally friendly electricity.

Read more: Green solutions from Siemens for Expo 2010

Automatic Sprinklers: Dry Pipe Differential Principle

Hiller Systems - Sharing information that MATTERS !

Via the USFA (Automatic Sprinklers: Dry Pipe Differential Principle) - Dry pipe sprinkler systems commonly are used where the ambient temperature of the space they are protecting is expected to be less than 40 °F (4.4 °C). The sprinkler pipe is filled with compressed air or nitrogen that is released when a sprinkler opens and allows the dry pipe valve to open, filling the overhead pipes with water. Read more here.

Fire Statistics - 2008

Nationally, there are millions of fires, thousands of deaths and injuries, and billions of dollar loss - which makes the U.S. fire problem one of great national importance. Between 1999 and 2008, there was an average of 1,634,150 fires resulting in an estimated $11,634,800,000 in direct dollar loss each year. An average of 3,625 Americans lost their lives and another 18,765 were injured annually as the result of fire. Some quick stats from 2008 can be found here.

Is Security a necessary evil?

Traditionally, from managements point of view, corporate security has always operated from a fish bowl. This is due in part because security is a necessary evil ,that does not contribute to the corporation’s bottom line profit. So security should be extra cautious, when responding to managements innuendos. Read more here.

Firefighters Test SCBA 'Flat Pack' Prototype

firehouse.com news - Firefighters in Prince George's County, Md. this week got the chance to test out a new SCBA "flat-pack" prototype.

The device relies on pressure-vessel technology, which is intended to make breathing apparatuses smaller, lighter and more efficient than the single-air cylinder design of conventional SCBA.

Read more here.

You’re Only As Good As The People You Hire

Ray Kroc, founder of McDonald’s Restaurants, often would say, “None of us is as good as all of us”. Kroc understood that his growing company could only be successful if it had the support and the dedication of its workers behind it. The same holds true, in the corporate security and/or safety fields. So, where does this mind set start? Read more here.

Hiller Systems Supports NICET Certification

If you are serious about your career in engineering technology, then you have come to the right place. Attaining one of NICET's technician or technologist certifications will establish your professionalism and mark you as one of the best in your field.

Want to stand out to your peers? Your boss? Your customers? Advancing through the levels of NICET certification will show what you have accomplished and what you are capable of doing. Learn more here.

Sprinkler systems save 40 horses from death

Proper planning was the key to averting disaster early Sunday morning (May 9) when fire struck a barn at Plainridge harness racing track. "This fire speaks volumes about fire prevention," was how Plainville Fire Chief Ted Joubert characterized the event. Read more here.

ASIS Survey ~ Results indicate that the need for security has increased.....

ASIS International conducted a survey of its members in January in an effort to assess the impact of the current economic environment. The survey respondents were asked about the economic impact on the security functions of their organizations during the previous six months (June-December 2008). ASIS is the preeminent organization for security management professionals...read more here.

Elevators for High Rise Evacuation?

Elevators not forbidden: Seminar explores high-rise building evacuation...Though controversial, thoughtfully planned use of elevators can yield faster evacuation times and help deal with mobility-impaired occupants.

By Molly Kalmus, Research Assistant
The Christian Regenhard Center for Emergency Response Studies (RaCERS)

Although associated with 9/11 and the World Trade Center, the issue of managing emergencies in high-rise buildings goes back into the 1970s, when new construction techniques and technologies helped create awareness of the hazards of fire and smoke spread in modern high-rise. Read more here.

Fire Protection - Going GREEN

Recent advances in fire-detection technology and fire-suppression systems and the ongoing development of international and national codes and standards have made possible the "greening" of facility fire-safety systems, which increasingly is becoming a priority for building owners. The installation of environmentally friendly fire-protection technology can...(read more here).

NFSA Launches 40 Hour Training Course...

Security Systems News - "More places are adopting laws that mandate the installation of sprinklers in new homes and that, said National Fire Sprinkler Association president John Viniello, has more contractors than ever—plumbers, fire alarm installers and others—getting interested in dabbling in the fire-sprinkler installation business. To ensure that anyone who installs a sprinkler system is qualified, the NFSA on April 30 launched a new training program." Read more here at Security System News.

NFPA News (codes newsletter) - FREE

Hiller Systems - NFPA News is a free, monthly, newsletter providing detailed information on NFPA codes and standards activities. NFPA News typically includes special announcements, notification of proposal and comment closing dates, requests for comments on NFPA documents, publication of Formal Interpretations (FIs), Tentative Interim Amendments (TIAs), Errata, and notice of the availability of Standards Council minutes. Get your copy here NFPA News

Hiller Systems - GSA expo

Hiller Systems - Recently participated in the 2010 GSA Expo in Orlando, Florida. At the show, a new product rollout was presented on the Stat-X product line, the First Responder unit which is an aerosol hand unit that is thrown into a fire to temporary knock the fire down so that safe evacuation from a building can be made. This unit is also being used successfully to suppress manhole fires. The fixed system product line utilizes aerosol units that are installed inside a protective space and require no piping. Visit Stat-X to learn more about this new and innovative offering.

Hiller Systems - Guest Speaker for VA-FM

Hiller Systems - Mark Wagner, a Senior Systems Sales Representative with Hiller Systems, was a guest speaker at the recent Hampton Roads Industrial and Facility Maintenance Show held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Mark is a seasoned fire protection professional with over 15 years of experience designing, selling and installing fire protection systems in the Hampton Roads area. Mark spoke on “Protecting your facility and employees from fire”. The show was well attended by local and regional facility and industrial plant managers. For more information on the Hampton Roads Industrial and Facility Maintenance show click here .

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Hiller Systems Inc. is proud to become a Platinum Sponsor of VSHE (Virginia Society of Healthcare Engineers) .