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How To Find A Reputable Fire Protection Company

Finding the best fire protection company is easier than you think.

How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last? Solved!

Fire extinguishers last anywhere from 5 to 15 years. If it's been a while since you've inspected yours, follow this guide to tell if it's in working order.

Safety tips to avoid appliance fires in your home

After the Edinburg Fire Department recently saw two dryer fires in one day, fire Chief Shawn Snider is reminding residents that dryers can become a fire hazard if not maintained properly.

How to Prevent Home Fires

You can vastly cut down deadly fire risks by exercising good safety habits and simple prevention steps. This article lists the “Big 7” most common causes of preventable fires and tells you the simple things you can and should do to keep them from starting. Prevention costs little or nothing.

Firefighters Are Warning People To Never, Ever Leave Bottled Water In Your Car

Tips for Preventing Electrical Fires

There are probably fire hazards in your home that you haven't considered. If you want to avoid having an electrical house fire, keep these seven tips in mind.

How Fire Sprinklers Affect Human Behaviour in Emergencies

Fire sprinklers are often considered the first line of defence in the event of a fire. Read on to find out more.

Three Benefits of Custom Alarm Systems

When it comes to arming your home with an alarm system, the number of options you have can be dizzying. Fjallraven Kanken Mini In addition to the variety of alarms and sensors you can choose, there are an abundance of … Continue reading →

Benefits of Fire Sprinklers

Fire sprinklers can prevent your home from being destroyed by a chimney fire or any other type of fire.

What’s the Difference Between Fire Sprinkler and Fire Suppression Systems?

Parts of fire sprinkler and fire suppression systems are very different in the way they extinguish or control fires and their applications.

What Are the Benefits of a Wireless Home Alarm System?

Pros of wireless alarm systems Easy to install and uninstall. Installing and moving a wireless home security system is a DIY job. Moving? You won’t have any problems taking your security devices with you. Renter-friendly. Since you don’t need to open up the walls, wireless alarm systems are a strong choice for renters. There’s usually …

Home Alarm System I Where Do I Start?

When choosing a home alarm system, it might be confusing to know where to start. Take a look at this guide for some quick tips on what to consider first.

What Makes Up a Monitored Alarm System?

Monitored alarm systems are connected to 24/7 monitoring center operators so your home is protected against theft, fire and carbon monoxide even when you’re not home.

What is the Difference Between the 4 Common Types of Fire Sprinklers?

Fire sprinklers can contain or even extinguish a dangerous fire and often limit property damage. Find out the key differences in the four major types.

Can Fire Alarm Systems be Integrated into a Door Access System?

Yes it can, the easiest way is run a relay from the electric strike/electrified lock to the fire alarm system. If your access control system is powered by a central controller, you can often run fire panel relays to the controller. This makes it much easier so you do not have to rewire the doors themselves. Oftentimes these controllers manage multiple doors, so it can save a lot of wire running.

Should Landlords (or Tenants) Install an Alarm System?

One perk you might want to consider adding to your rental properties is an alarm system. You could possibly charge more rent with one.

3 Benefits of a Home Security Alarm System

A security alarm system monitors your property and alerts you to the presence of intruders. Installing one of these systems is an investment that will protect your home a...

Never Paint Your Fire Sprinkler…And Other No-Nonsense Sprinkler Safety Measures

Construction, remodeling and redecorating in the workplace or home often involves painting walls and ceilings. Occasionally, this means that life ... Read More

Are DYI Alarm Systems as Good as Professional Systems?

While many tout the ease of use and installation of DIY systems, most people do not realize that these systems lack the very things that make them most valuable to your safety.