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Do Smoke Detectors Call the Fire Department?

A common question when it comes to fire alarm systems is: Do smoke detectors call the fire department? It’s a misconception that your fire alarm will automatically activate a fire department or send a signal to your local authorities.

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Everything You Need to Know About Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Carbon monoxide detectors are designed to identify carbon monoxide leaks and warn those in the home. This advanced warning can save lives as it allows you to get outside as fast as possible before being affected by the noxious gas.

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Types of Fire Suppression Systems

While the team at FSS Technologies customizes our clients’ fire systems to reflect their needs, there are many common elements that we utilize as a part of a fire suppression system.

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Types of Fire Alarm Systems

Local building codes will determine the type of fire alarm equipment you are required to have in the building. read more

Code Requirements for Commercial Fire Alarms

The International Building Code, developed by the ICC, breaks down its rules and regulations based on the type of group using the property, as well as by the parts of the fire system. read more

How Often Should You Check Your Smoke Detectors?

Whether your fire alarm is protecting your home or a commercial-sized facility, regular testing of your fire alarm system is critical to ensure it is working correctly.

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Elements of a Business Security System

A business security system needs to protect people, property, and assets from theft, crime, and fire, both when the business is open or closed. read more

Smoke Detectors for the Hearing Impaired

Visual fire alarms allow those who are hearing impaired to receive notification of an emergency through a visual cue, rather than an auditory signal. read more

The Top 5 Reasons Why Your Smoke Alarm Is Beeping

Do you hear a faint chirping noise coming from the back hallway or the basement? Don’t ignore it. It might be your smoke detector. read more

Testing Fire Alarm Call Points

Fire alarm testing ensures that all the components of your system are functioning correctly; meaning every point on your alarm is tested. read more

3 Ways Security Contracts Help You

There are pros and cons to contracts. The key is to know what you are paying for in a contract and details about the reputation of the company. read more

Where Should Smoke Detectors Be Placed?

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?

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?

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

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?

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

How Do Fire Alarm Panels Work

A fire alarm panel is the control center for a fire alarm system. The panel acts as the central processing unit, receiving signals from the smoke and heat detectors associated with the system and sending out signals to the fire alarms, sprinkler heads, and local authorities. read more

Causes of False Alarms

Prevent the frustration and fees of false alarms caused by your home security system. The list below contains several of the most common causes of false security alarms, so arm yourself with this knowledge so you can help prevent them.

False security alarms take up the valuable time and resources of our local law enforcement officials, and many cities and towns now charge homeowners false alarm fees to reinforce how important it is to prevent false alarms. read more

Holiday Security Tips

It's a beautiful time of the year, but the holidays come with some inherent risks that you should prepare for amidst all the gift buying, cooking, and decorating. Here are some of our top holiday safety tips to keep your home and loved ones safe over the season. read more

What Are Fire Alarm System Zones?

Fire alarm zones are common in Conventional Fire Panels. Each zone represents a different area in the building in order to help firefighters and professionals pinpoint the source of an alarm. However, it can be a bit confusing to research fire alarm zones because they are not as common as they once were. Conventional and Addressable systems handle this communication differently. read more

Why Night Staff Should Have Fire Alarm Training

In the years that I traveled as a Sales Representative, I experienced many times when a fire alarm would go off throughout the night. As the hotel guests evacuated, I often found that the night staff didn’t know what to do.

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What is an Emergency Action Plan?

The purpose of an Emergency Action Plan is to inform employees of what actions they should take if an emergency occurs at work. It’s required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and it can be critical in preventing the loss of property, or lives, in a crisis.

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FAQs About Fire Alarm Inspections

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. 

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5 Reasons Why You Need a Home Security System

A home security system protects your home and the ones you love. While there are many reasons you may need to invest in a home security system, we have highlighted some key ones.

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