Mass notification systems in government buildings are used to notify the people in and perhaps around the building of an event using the least possible number of steps. In the event of a fire or other hazard, the sound paging system could be used to alert the public and staff of an evacuation. But there are other methods that can be used for mass notification, based on paging systems, phone applications, internet and intercom or call stations. These usually all report back to one central station.

Mass notification systems are also used in airports, in auditoriums, in campuses and schools and hospitals for example. They can be a stand-alone system or can be integrated with other applications such as the sound system, surveillance or security alarms. They can be wired or wireless using point to point technology. Mass notification can be used to inform of a locked-down building in the event of a threat, or to alert the public and staff of a sudden and severe weather warning, such as a tornado, a snow-storm or a flood.

The primary use of the system will determine the type of mass notification system to use. We will recommend the best one for your government building needs. IFSS represents a variety of reputable manufacturers of sound systems that include Cooper Wheelock, Carehawk USA, Dukane, Atlas Sound, IED, Notifier and Talk Phone. By combining a good product with IFSS´s expertise and experience, a mass notification system can make the difference in the event of an emergency in a government building.