About The Founder
MIKE PRESUTTI
Safety & Health Trainer and Risk Professional
For over 35 years, Mike Presutti has worked as a safety and risk professional and business owner working on some of the largest most complex projects in the United States. He teaches at several universities, including Rutgers University School of Public Health where he prepares candidates to become OSHA authorized trainers.
Stirred by the horrific massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012, Mike applied his knowledge of life safety laws, codes, occupational standards, and building management systems to create the first U.S. and internationally patented approach to active shooter events.
OUR MISSION
"Non nobis, non nobis solis noti sumus ido non ominus morior"
— To serve others
WHY ASCADE IS SUPERIOR
Compliance & Features
Assess your existing Active Shooter Event response against these critical criteria.
The AScade® system meets them all.
Fast & Easy Deployment
Quick to deploy and redeploy if children are locked-out at the time of an Active Shooter Event.
Instant Alarm Activation
Upon activation, INSTANTLY initiates a facility-wide ALARM and IMMEDIATELY summons EMERGENCY RESPONDERS.
System Integration
Designed to INTEGRATE into existing Building Management Systems including fire alarms, intercoms, door controls, and video surveillance
Anti-Misuse Design
Cannot be stealthily used by hostile actors to imprison occupants for malicious purposes.
Visual Deterrent
Acts as a HIGHLY VISIBLE DETERRENT to would-be assailants or active shooters.
Dual Protection
Serves a DUAL PROTECTIVE PURPOSE, which can SIMULTANEOUSLY provide fire protections.
Fire Code Compliant
MAINTAINS viable unblocked MEANS OF EGRESS consistent with FIRE CODE for evacuation and first responder access.
OSHA Compliant
COMPLIANT with OSHA's Emergency Action Plan standards and other OSHA codes.
Staff Safety
Helps PREVENT teachers and staff from having to SACRIFICE THEIR OWN LIVES AND SAFETY to implement response.
U.S. & International Patent
Passed the U.S. PATENT Office and INTERNATIONAL PATENT COOPERATION TREATY'S level of technical scrutiny.
ADA Compliant
Fully COMPLIANT with AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) requirements.
DOES YOUR CURRENT SYSTEM MEET THESE STANDARDS?
Contact us to learn how Ascade® can protect your facility.
