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– Saving precious time – and often delay critical interventions. By how organizations are making strides
allowing significant benefits to implementing a secure platform for in compliance, emergency response,
everyone in the building when real-time information sharing, build- and community safety. Through acces-
they need emergency assistance? ing owners can help mitigate these sible technology, combined with their
What if we could shave two issues, ensuring that first responders in-house expertise, they’re not only
or even four minutes when have the tools to navigate emergen- improving day-to-day operations but
Paramedics respond to building cies confidently, with all of the benefits also saving time and resources and, at
occupants? The answer is clear – going to those who live and work in times, saving lives. Leaders like First
It would be life-changing. the building. This initiative is a public/ Service Residential, Polaris Realty,
• Finally, what if it were free for private partnership that allows innova- and Peel Regional Police illustrate
the community? tive technology to provide immediate that by adopting accessible technol-
This innovative program, launched benefits to our communities – all at no ogy, buildings of all types can elevate
by Peel Regional Police, allows build- cost to building Owners. safety standards, optimize efficiency,
ing owners and property managers and achieve their goals—all while
– across the region - to share vital A Collective, Accessible keeping budgets in check. n
information with first responders in Commitment to Safety
real-time, significantly enhancing The integration of technology in Jason Reid is Senior Advisor for
their preparedness when approaching high-rise buildings offers a transfor- National Life Safety Group, special-
an emergency scene. mative approach to risk management, izing in the integration of Fire Code,
“When emergencies occur, every delivering measurable value to front- Safety & Emergency Management in
second counts,” explains a representa- line staff, property managers, and both critical infrastructure facilities
tive from Peel Regional Police.” This condo boards. By embracing secure and high-rise buildings. Jason is co-
program ensures that first respond- and cost-effective solutions, manag- founder of Safe Buildings Tech and is
ers are equipped with the knowledge ers and boards alike are achieving an active industry volunteer and hon-
they need to act swiftly and effectively.” their operational vision: streamlining ourable recipient of the Government
Additionally, this initiative addresses processes, enhancing safety, and build- of Canada’s Queen’s Platinum Jubi-
common challenges faced by emer- ing trust with residents and tenants lee Award and the Ontario Volunteer
gency responders. Inadequate access, through transparency. Service Award.
unfamiliar layouts, and elevator delays The examples highlighted showcase nationallifesafetygroup.ca

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