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Company Qualifiers – What happens when you need to replace them?

In Louisiana, a qualifier for a business licensed by the State Fire Marshal’s Office must meet certain criteria to ensure that the business is capable of performing fire protection and
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Fire Prevention Week 2024

Since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public
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Canal HR asks – Are you in compliance?

Reminder LLSSA Members get a Discount when they use Canal HR. Department of Labor increased salary threshold for FLSA Exemptions. Are you in compliance? In order for salaried exempt employees
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Lithium-Ion Batteries: What You Need To know

Lithium-ion batteries have become a staple in modern electronics, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, their widespread use raises important concerns about safe storage, responsible disposal, and the
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Calcasieu Parish Alarm Reporting Perspective

At the August State Meeting in Lake Charles, we had the honor of hearing from Guest Speaker Richard McGuire, the Executive Director of the Calcasieu Parish Communications District. Richard shared
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Welcome New Members!

We would like to Welcome our newest Member to the LLSSA. Ryan Nelson of TRK HR Management Services was accepted as our newest affiliate member.  TRK HR Management Services is
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POTS Sunset

The POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) sunset refers to the gradual phasing out of traditional analog telephone services by telecommunications companies. As they transition to more modern digital communication technologies,
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Next Generation 911 Project

In the past 20 years, advancements in modern communications technology have created the need for a more advanced system to access emergency care. While the existing 9-1-1 system has been
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HR 291 Taskforce Meeting

The introductory meeting of the Fire Protection and Construction Code Task Force was held Tuesday, September 10th. Representative Fontenot asked that the LLSSA membership be invited to participate in the
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