The Scranton Cultural Center awarded critical needs grant to upgrade smoke alarm system

The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple recently completed a complete upgrade of their fire detection system.  The new system will provide a dual focus for safety, as well as to help prevent unnecessary trips and evacuations, so as not to interfere with patrons’ experience.

“This service is specific and unique to performing arts centers hosting large-scale productions that include mood-enhancing fog and smoke techniques for the performance. The utilization of smoke and fog increases the chances of triggering the alarm system exponentially,” said Deborah M. Peterson, Executive Director.

The project was funded partly through a Critical Needs grant from the Scranton Area Community Foundation (SACF) in the amount of $5,000.  Additional funds were awarded through a Local Share Account (LSA) Grant.

While continually maintained to ensure safety of patrons and staff, the Center’s fire detection system was last upgraded in the 1980s.