Fire Detection Systems

Leading Fire Detection Systems from Honeywell Gamewell-FCI, Farenhyt, and Potter

Omni Data partners with industry-leading fire detection system manufacturers to provide advanced, reliable protection for your facilities. We support Honeywell Gamewell-FCI, Honeywell Farenhyt Series, and Potter fire alarm systems – brands known for their innovation, quality, and code-compliant designs. These modern fire detection solutions not only detect fires rapidly, but also communicate critical information to responders and integrate with security systems to keep people safe. In the sections below, we outline each partner’s strengths and how their systems leverage smart communications (like Honeywell’s CLSS platform) and integration with mass notification and access control for a comprehensive life safety solution.

Honeywell Gamewell-FCI Fire Alarm Systems

Gamewell-FCI is a heritage brand with a reputation for reliability and cutting-edge technology. From pioneering the first municipal electric fire alarm system in 1852 to delivering today’s connected, scalable life safety solutions, Gamewell-FCI has built a legacy of innovation. Their fire alarm systems are known for robust performance across all types of buildings. In fact, Gamewell-FCI provides highly programmable, intelligent fire alarm panels that can be tailored to each facility’s needs. Whether protecting a small office or a large campus, these systems empower safety teams to monitor conditions with confidence.

Gamewell-FCI’s product lineup includes advanced detection devices, networked control panels, and even mass notification capabilities to warn and protect people if an emergency arises. The panels support Connected Life Safety Solutions (CLSS) software for real-time event notification and graphical monitoring. This means a Gamewell-FCI system can instantly deliver detailed alarm information to on-site staff or remote monitoring centers. Overall, Honeywell Gamewell-FCI systems offer a combination of proven reliability and modern connectivity, making them ideal for complex environments that demand uncompromising fire protection.

Honeywell Farenhyt Series Fire Systems

The Honeywell Farenhyt Series is an end-to-end intelligent fire alarm solution designed to provide comprehensive protection in diverse settings. From schools to hospitals, Farenhyt systems are engineered for new construction as well as retrofits, delivering complete fire detection and alarm coverage. These addressable fire alarm systems are feature-rich yet cost-effective, giving organizations a powerful life safety system without excessive complexity. The Farenhyt Series offers flexible architecture – panels can scale to the right size for your building and easily network together for larger facilities.

Intelligence and ease of use are core to Farenhyt’s design. The system pinpoints the exact detector or alarm activated, so responders know where the issue is immediately. Devices and panels are engineered to be integrated seamlessly, ensuring quick communication of alarms throughout the network. Because Farenhyt is part of the Honeywell family, it also supports the Honeywell CLSS cloud platform for remote monitoring and maintenance. In short, the Farenhyt Series delivers power, control, and choice – giving you a reliable fire alarm system that can be customized to protect everything from a single building to an entire campus.

Connected Life Safety Communications (Honeywell CLSS)

One of the most exciting advancements in fire protection is Honeywell’s Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS) – an all-in-one cloud platform that connects fire alarm systems to responders and stakeholders in real time. We leverage CLSS with our Honeywell systems (Gamewell-FCI and Farenhyt) to deliver smarter, faster emergency communication. What does CLSS do? It provides a secure cloud connection from the fire alarm panel to authorized users, apps, and even directly to first responders. For instance, CLSS can share contextual alarm information (such as the location and type of alarm) instantly with firefighters’ mobile apps or dispatch centers, enabling a faster and more informed emergency response. Essentially, CLSS connects the fire life safety system, the monitoring center, 911 dispatch, and first responders into one unified ecosystem built on fast, reliable digital communication.

With CLSS, facility managers and safety leaders gain line-of-sight visibility into their fire systems anytime, anywhere. A mobile app or web dashboard allows you to see device statuses, alarm events, and even run reports across multiple sites. This means you can make informed decisions quickly – whether verifying an alarm condition or initiating additional actions – based on real-time data. CLSS also supports automated compliance reports and remote diagnostics, so maintenance is smarter and issues can be addressed promptly. By using Honeywell CLSS with our fire detection systems, we provide you a higher level of situational awareness and connectivity when seconds matter in an emergency.

Potter Fire Alarm Systems

Potter is another trusted partner, offering state-of-the-art fire and life safety systems with a focus on technology that improves threat detection and response. Potter’s addressable fire alarm panels (such as the IPA and AFC series) combine intelligent features like built-in IP connectivity and remote monitoring to provide unparalleled flexibility. For example, Potter panels can send real-time email or text notifications for alarms or system events, keeping facility managers informed wherever they are. This real-time data and alerting capability leads to quicker responses to potential dangers. Leveraging modern network technology, Potter continues to make its systems more interconnected and intelligent, helping shape the future of fire safety.

Potter’s solutions are known for easy integration and powerful mass notification features as well. Their systems support clear voice evacuation messages and emergency communications to occupants. In fact, Potter offers integrated voice evacuation panels and mass notification systems designed to enable safe, dependable evacuation during emergencies. Advanced options include features like WaveNet text-to-speech for automated announcements and visual notification strobes, allowing alerts to be deployed rapidly without hassle. With over a century of experience, Potter remains committed to innovation and protecting lives and property, providing our clients with fire alarm systems that are robust, adaptable, and highly communicative.

Integration with Mass Notification and Access Control

Modern fire detection systems do more than ring alarms – they integrate with other security and safety components to coordinate a swift, effective response. We ensure that our fire alarm solutions work hand-in-hand with your mass notification systems and access control systems for total building safety. Here are some key integration benefits and capabilities:

• Immediate Facility-Wide Alerts: When a fire alarm activates, the system can automatically trigger mass notification outputs to inform everyone on site. This may include live or pre-recorded voice announcements over PA systems, text/email alerts to staff, digital sign displays, and other channels to ensure the message reaches all occupants clearly and in real time. By integrating fire alarms with mass notification, you create an emergency communication system that disseminates instructions (e.g. evacuation routes or safety information) without delay.

• Automatic Door Controls for Evacuation: An integrated access control and fire alarm system will automatically unlock doors and release electronic locks when a fire alarm is confirmed. This safety measure ensures people can exit freely and first responders can enter quickly. For example, as soon as the fire alarm goes off, all secured egress doors can fail-safe to an open state, preventing bottlenecks and helping everyone evacuate faster. This seamless interaction between fire alarms and access control is crucial for life safety compliance and efficient evacuations.

• Centralized Monitoring and Faster Response: Integration allows different safety systems to be supervised from a single interface or platform, simplifying emergency management. Security personnel or building management can watch fire alarms, access control events, and camera feeds together, rather than juggling separate systems. When an alarm occurs, automatic notifications can be sent to team members’ smartphones or emails, and surveillance cameras can be prompted to display the affected area. A coordinated system gives responders a clearer picture of what’s happening and enables faster decision-making under pressure.

By uniting fire detection with mass notification and access control, you enhance the overall situational awareness, communication, and safety of your facility during a crisis. Our partner brands support these integrations through open interfaces, relays, and APIs that allow the fire alarm to talk to other building systems. The result is a more cohesive life safety network that not only detects threats but also guides people to safety and notifies the right responders immediately.

Ensuring Code Compliance and Cybersecurity (NFPA 72-2025)

When implementing fire detection systems, we prioritize code compliance and cybersecurity, keeping you ahead of evolving safety standards. All our solutions adhere to the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72) and local fire codes. In particular, we guide clients through the latest requirements in the 2025 edition of NFPA 72, which introduced important provisions for electronic security. The 2025 code update added an entire chapter on Cybersecurity for fire alarm systems, moving what used to be optional guidance into enforceable requirements. Chapter 11 of NFPA 72 (2025) now mandates that any fire alarm equipment which connects to remote networks or the internet must meet defined security levels and maintenance practices. In practice, this means fire systems need appropriate safeguards (like firewalls or encrypted communication) based on how they connect, and owners must ensure regular security updates are applied to the system software.

Our team stays up-to-date on these codes and works consultatively with your safety leaders and IT personnel to implement best practices. We help evaluate your fire alarm network architecture and apply the correct cybersecurity measures – for example, isolating life safety networks or using secure gateways for any external connections in line with NFPA 72 recommendations. We also emphasize routine testing and digital documentation, which not only keeps the system reliable but also satisfies code reporting requirements. (Notably, new tools like Honeywell’s CLSS Compliance Manager can automate inspection reports and verify device tests for easier compliance tracking.) By partnering with us, you gain a fire protection system that is both effective in emergencies and resilient against cyber threats. We design every solution to meet or exceed the 2025 NFPA standards, so you can have peace of mind that your fire alarm system is safe, secure, and audit-ready for AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) inspections.

In summary, our Fire Detection Systems from Honeywell Gamewell-FCI, Honeywell Farenhyt, and Potter offer a powerful blend of early detection, intelligent communication, and integrated response. We don’t just install a fire alarm panel – we deliver a comprehensive life safety infrastructure that links fire protection with mass notification, access control, and modern monitoring services. Coupled with our expertise in code compliance and cybersecurity, these solutions help protect lives and property while informing better response decisions when every second counts. Trust our team and our premier partners to help you create a safer, smarter, and fully compliant environment for your organization.