Theft & Vandalism
Everyday in academic settings, fire extinguishers are used by vandals to destroy school property. With computers, iPads and more in dorms and schools, what used to be an easy to clean-up prank has become a liability and cost nightmare for lots of institutions. Vandalism is a leading cause of malfunctioning fire extinguishers in academic settings. With more than 30 fires put out by fire extinguishers in US academic buildings everyday, you can not risk vandals disabling your first line of fire defense.
The en-Gauge system can eliminate this problem for your institution. en-Gauge uses advanced sensors to enable 24 x 7 monitoring of your safety equipment. en-Gauge ties your fire extinguishers into your fire alarm and security systems, where they belong.
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How sad is this? Just days before school is supposed to start vandals strike the same school twice in two days. This follows vandalism at another school in the district that resulted in $50,000 in damage.
Of course, fire extinguishers were used in each case. The school is now installing cameras. Another good option would be en-Gauge electronically monitored fire extinguishers. When done, security and law enforcement officials could be immediately notified when an extinguisher was removed -- perhaps allowing for the vandals to be caught in the act.
Electronic monitoring of fire extinguishers and annual safety inspections make schools safer.
This latest incident of extinguisher theft brings the total to 20 stolen/missing fire extinguishers in the Town of Dickinson, ND.
A couple have been found discharged and strewn about town, but those that need to be replaced -- will cost $100 each.
The vandals in this case have yet to be caught.
There is an option to help prevent further vandalism -- electronic monitoring of fire extinguishers deters vandalism because the instant notification of removal means that authorities can respond quickly -- perhaps catching the bad guys in the act.
Electronic monitoring of fire extinguishers and annual inspections make schools safer.
Vandals are at it again. Breaking into a school and setting off fire extinguishers. A fire alarm also went off causing the fire department to respond, despite the fact there was no fire. Electronically monitored fire extinguishers would have notified authorities when an extinguisher was removed perhaps helping the police catch the vandals in the act.
An apartment complex manager told police she wanted several teenage suspects that allegedly damaged a laundry room criminally prosecuted, according to a police report.
On Wednesday morning the manager discovered the damage, which included a table and a fire extinguisher case. The laundry room also had been sprayed with the fire extinguisher. The total damage was estimated at $450, according to the report.
Police are investigating the manager’s claims.
Three teens who entered an elementary school and vandalized the building, including setting off an extinguisher were caught by a dog. While the end result was good, unfortunately the damage was done. Evidence shows that having electronically monitored fire extinguishers can reduce theft and vandalism -- solving the problem before it even starts.