Fire Alarm Initiating Devices

Devices that cause a fire alarm control panel to enter an alarm condition are initiating devices.

A fire alarm system is only as good as its initiating devices. Detectors and pull stations are the front lines in the war against loss of life and property. So it pays to go with the best. EST initiating devices are just that. From the most sophisticated Signature Series multisensor detector, to the simplest break-glass pull station, EST initiating devices combine the very latest technology with a range of products that incorporate the very best innovations.

Fire Alarm Indicating Devices

Devices that audibly or visibly signal an alarm condition are indicating devices, or notification appliances.

EST's notification appliances are high-performance devices finely tuned to deliver maximum output in exchange for the lowest possible current draw. Available are a wide range of bells, strobes, horns, chimes, multi-tone signals, speakers, and hazardous location signals. Covering the entire spectrum of life safety applications, these devices are durable, dependable, and virtually maintenance-free. And they support a wide range of mounting options that make them ideal for new construction and retrofit applications alike.