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SimplexGrinnell's Bruce Fraser Elected to Board of Directors for Society of Fire Protection Engineers
WESTMINSTER, Massachusetts (Dec. 4, 2003) - R. Bruce Fraser, Director of Industry Relations at SimplexGrinnell,
a business unit of Tyco Fire & Security, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Society of Fire Protection
Engineers (SFPE).
Fraser, who has worked in the fire protection and life-safety industry since 1962, is one of four new members of the
SFPE board. Established in 1950 and incorporated as an independent organization in 1971, SFPE is a professional society
whose mission is to advance the science and practice of fire protection engineering and its allied fields, maintain a
high ethical standard among its members, and foster fire protection engineering education.
Kathleen H. Almand, Executive Director of SFPE, said: "Bruce has made a strong personal commitment to the goals of SFPE
through his leadership in the New England chapter and we look forward to the contribution of his knowledge and
experience in the fire protection industry to the SFPE Board of Directors."
"I'm honored to be selected to serve on the Board of Directors for SFPE," Fraser said. "I have the highest respect
for the organization, the fire protection engineering professionals it represents, and the ideals encompassed in its
mission statement. Together we share a commitment to protecting people and property from fire. I look forward to the
opportunity to contribute to the Society's ongoing efforts to advance the practice of fire protection engineering and
also to promote the values and importance of the organization."
Fraser has been Director of Industry Relations for SimplexGrinnell since 2001. Prior to that, he spent 39 years with
Simplex. During his 41-year career, Fraser has held various technical, operations and management positions. He has
authored numerous articles and delivered many presentations related to research, technologies and trends in fire
protection and life safety. He actively serves the industry through participation in various industry and codes and
standards organizations. Fraser is a member of the National Fire Alarm Code Technical Correlating Committee, and
serves as a member of the NFPA Technical Committees on Supervising Station Fire Alarm Systems, Telecommunications,
Clean Rooms and Premises Security. Additionally, he is a member of ASME A17.1 Elevator and Escalator Safety Code,
Emergency Operations Committee. He serves on the Board of Directors and as Secretary/Treasurer of the Automatic
Fire Alarm Association. He also previously served as president of the New England Chapter of the Society of Fire
Protection Engineers.
About SFPE
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers was established in 1950 and incorporated as an independent organization in
1971. It is the professional society representing those practicing the in the field of fire protection engineering.
The Society has approximately 3,500 members in the United States and abroad, and 53 regional chapters, 11 of which
are outside the United States. The purpose of the Society is to advance the science and practice of fire protection
engineering and its allied fields, to maintain a high ethical standard among its members and to foster fire protection
engineering education. The Society supports the development of the annual Professional Engineer licensing exam in fire
protection and the grading of those exams under the auspices of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and
Surveying. Several volunteer committees and task groups work under the Society's auspices on technical projects to
further advance the state of the art. The Society's activities include a series of educational seminars and short
courses, technical symposia and conferences, books and publications, designed to advance the state of the art of
fire protection engineering and provide technical information to the fire protection community. The Society publishes
a bimonthly newsletter, a peer-reviewed quarterly Journal, and a quarterly technical magazine Fire Protection
Engineering.
About SimplexGrinnell
SimplexGrinnell LP, a business unit of Tyco Fire & Security, is a leading provider of fire detection and alarm,
fire suppression, and integrated security systems and services. SimplexGrinnell delivers single-source solutions
using its comprehensive portfolio of high-quality products and services. The Simplex® and Grinnell® product
lines being sold, delivered and serviced by SimplexGrinnell include: fire detection and alarm systems; fire sprinkler
systems; fire extinguishers and pumps; restaurant fire suppression systems; Special Hazards fire protection systems;
integrated security systems; emergency lighting; healthcare communication systems; and integrated sound, intercom
and telephone systems. SimplexGrinnell serves its customers through a network of company-owned district offices
that covers all of North America. The SimplexGrinnell district offices also provide 24/7 emergency services. For
additional information or to locate the nearest SimplexGrinnell district office, visit
www.simplexgrinnell.com.
About Tyco Fire and Security
Tyco Fire and Security, a major business segment of Tyco International Ltd., designs, manufactures, installs and
services electronic security systems, fire protection, detection and suppression systems. With $10 billion in
annual sales and more than 100,000 employees, Tyco Fire and Security includes more than 60 brands, which are
represented in over 100 countries. Its products are used to safeguard firefighters, prevent and fight fires,
deter thieves and protect people and property.
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CONTACT: Chris Woodcock
Director, Marketing Communications
SimplexGrinnell
Tel: 978-731-7052
chwoodcock@tycoint.com
Deb Coller
Tyco Fire & Security
Tel: 561-988-7035
dcoller@tycoint.com
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