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When an alarm goes off in your building, you hear the noise and see the flashing lights. On my side of the industry, I see something different. I see a signal move through a system that must work in the correct order every time. It usually starts with a device doing precisely what it was designed to do. A smoke detector, pull station, waterflow switch, or tamper switch activates. That triggers the panel, which then decides what kind of event it is looking at. From there, the panel sends the signal where it needs to go using whatever communication path is available. That might be phone lines, internet, or even a radio communicator, but cellular networks are most commonly used today. For a fire alarm, the signal is transmitted to the monitoring center and then to the fire department. For security signals, it may be reported to the police or follow a different set of instructions, depending on how the system is configured. By code, that entire process has to get a signal from the panel to the dispatch center within 200 seconds or less. With our monitoring center, though, we usually see it happen in under 30 seconds. At the monitoring center, the operator’s job is to read the event correctly and get the right people moving. They call the local emergency dispatch for fire, police, or EMS, then work through the contact list for the account until they reach someone. What most people never see is how much reliability depends on the information that was programmed long before any problems arose. When we set up a system for monitoring, we enter details into the panel and the zone list at the monitoring center so we can tell first responders which floor, wing, or unit is in trouble. On a large property, this can save a lot of time. If the signal is vague or mislabeled, it can slow everything down at the exact moment you need clarity the most. You may only notice the sounder and the strobes, but a whole chain of decisions and signals exists behind them. Our job is to make sure that chain holds when it matters. From Detector to Dispatch THE HIDDEN CHAIN BEHIND AN ALARM SIGNAL
Honey Mustard Pork Chops
INGREDIENTS
• 4 thick, boneless pork chops • 3 1/2 tsp garlic and herb seasoning, divided • 1 tsp sea salt • 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1/4 cup stone-ground mustard • 1/4 cup fresh honey • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Pat pork chops dry before seasoning them with salt and 1 1/2 tsp of garlic and herb seasoning. 3. In a large, oven-safe skillet, heat avocado oil over medium heat. 4. Sear pork chops in hot oil for 1–3 minutes on each side. 5. In a medium mixing bowl, combine mustard, honey, and remaining garlic and herb seasoning while the pork cooks. 6. Remove pork chops from skillet. Add honey mustard mixture to the skillet and mix. 7. Place pork chops back in skillet and cover with sauce. 8. Place pan in oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, until pork reaches 145 F. 9. Set oven to broil for the final minute to allow the tops to caramelize and enjoy!
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