What is an Area Of Refuge?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that all public-accessible buildings include design features to support people with disabilities....
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Bouncing Back from a Security Breach: Strengthening Access Control and Building Security
Security breaches are a nightmare for property owners and building managers, leaving a trail of anxiety, damaged trust, and costly repairs. When such...
Consolidate Your Fire, Security, and Monitoring Services: How to Switch and Select the Right Vendor.
Fire and security monitoring solutions are paramount for any business. Whether you're considering consolidating your vendors into a single provider...
New Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements for Hotels, Lodges, and Motels
New regulations are now in place in Minnesota mandating the installation of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in various lodging facilities, including...
Fire Hydrant Reliability: The Importance of Regular Testing and Flushing
Fire hydrants are critical components of a community's fire protection system, providing firefighters with immediate access to water during...
NFPA 25: Guide to Testing and Inspecting Fire Sprinkler Systems
As a building or facility owner, you must take a proactive approach to establish a program for periodic testing, inspection, and maintenance....
Essential Checklist for Food Truck Vendors at the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is a whirlwind of sights, sounds, and, of course, mouth-watering treats! For food truck vendors, it's a prime opportunity to...
Fire and Security Checklists for K-12 Schools in Minnesota
Fire and Security Checklists for K-12 Schools in Minnesota
The State of Minnesota Selects Brothers Fire & Security as Preferred Vendor for Access Control!
We are thrilled to announce that Brothers Fire & Security has been selected as a preferred vendor for the State of Minnesota's to furnish and install...
Avoiding School Funding Summertime Blues: How to Budget for Fire Safety System Maintenance
The final bells have rung, and summer vacation has begun. But for school administrators, work to prepare for the next school year is just beginning.
Gear Up for Spring and Summer: Keeping Your Food Truck Safe and Inspection-Ready
As spring approaches and summer beckons, food trucks across the country will be gearing up for their busiest season yet. But before you fire up the...
Picking a Kitchen Hood Suppression System for a Food Truck
Food trucks are subject to the same fire suppression measures and requirements as other commercial kitchens. But there's one key difference: food...