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Where Should Smoke Detectors Be Placed?

Jul 31, 2019

Fire can spread extremely fast, and in just minutes a building can be fully engulfed in flames. Smoke detectors are critical for giving residents of homes and commercial buildings early warning and time to get out. read more

How Fast Can Fire Spread?

Jul 18, 2019

In just two minutes, a fire can become life-threatening. In five minutes, a residence can become engulfed in flames. read more

What Do Villages Require to Add a Security System?

Jul 12, 2019

Every village adopts its own building codes to establish minimum requirements for the safety and well-being of the property owner, occupants, and the general public. read more

Best Security Setup for Small Business

Jun 25, 2019

While no two small businesses are alike, there are commonalities they share when it comes to what they want in a security system. read more

What Is an Area of Refuge?

Jun 06, 2019

An area of refuge is a place in a building where people can safely wait for rescue and call emergency responders for help. It also is called an area of rescue assistance. read more

Staying Safe During the Holidays

Dec 05, 2018

It's a beautiful time of the year, but the holidays come with some inherent severe risks that you should prepare for amidst all the gift buying, cooking, and decorating. Here are some of our top holiday safety tips. read more

What Are Fire Alarm System Zones?

Oct 26, 2018

There used to be zones on what was called Conventional Fire Panels, and there are still some Conventional Fire Panels in use today. However, more businesses now use Addressable Fire Panels, which contain points. A point could be any device that detects fire, smoke, or heat, such as a smoke detector or sprinkler head. There are some key differences between Conventional and Addressable Fire Panels, so let’s dive into some of them. read more

Why Night Staff Should Have Fire Alarm Training

Jun 30, 2018

For years I traveled as a Sales Rep. I can't tell you how many times in those years the fire alarm went off during the night. The entire hotel had to be evacuated and the night staff had not a clue of what to do. In almost every case it was a nuisance alarm. In another incident at a hotel that I frequented often, the fire alarm went off at 2:30 am. I got dressed to evacuate and the night manager was in a full-fledged panic, as he had no idea what to do. I can tell you this is not the exception. Very rarely does the night staff get any training on that red box on the wall. read more

FAQs About Fire Alarm Inspections

Mar 18, 2018

There's a lot of information about fire alarm inspections out there, so where do you know where to begin? We spoke with our team to find out what questions they were asked the most by our customers. read more

5 Reasons Why You Need a Home Security System

Mar 05, 2018

Have you found yourself wondering if a home security system is right for you? Read on to find out exactly why one may be right for your home. read more

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