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Future operational resilience begins with fire detection


As companies invest billions in new data centers and relocate manufacturing facilities, fire detection is no longer just a compliance requirement. Proactive planning can be the difference between operational advantages and costly disruption.

In an article for Industry Today, Dr. Rodger Reiswig makes the case for embedding fire protection into long-term facility planning from the start, including:

  • Evaluating fire detection strategies during site selection
  • Partnering with local fire departments to improve emergency response coordination
  • Factoring fire safety into data center designs
  • Treating fire detection as a competitive differentiator and enterprise value driver

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“Fire safety can no longer be just a compliance checkbox. Fire safety must be recognized for its role in business success.”

– Dr. Rodger Reiswig, Vice President, Industry Relations, Fire Detection, Johnson Controls

Got questions? We have answers.


Why should fire detection be part of facility planning before construction begins?
Integrating fire detection early allows site selection teams to evaluate local fire codes, emergency response capacity and insurance implications upfront, avoiding costly redesigns and ensuring safety supports operations from day one.

How does fire detection support data center resilience?
Data centers are engineered for maximum uptime, but their scale and complexity make them especially vulnerable to disruption. Advanced fire detection helps protect mission-critical infrastructure, supports compliance and reduces the risk of catastrophic loss.

What role do local fire departments play in a facility's fire safety strategy?
Partnering with local fire departments during planning and ongoing operations improves emergency response coordination. Joint training and shared detection system data can significantly reduce response times and strengthen community relationships.