If one of the fire alarms in your home goes off, you should always take it seriously and assume there could be a fire taking place. It’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to fires. However, you should also be mindful of the fact there are many things that can cause your… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Fire Alarm Systems
The Sounds of Your Fire Alarm System
Is one of the fire alarms in your home or business making a strange sound? If so, you should not ignore it under any circumstances. It may mean that it’s time to change your battery before it dies. It also may mean that you have something malfunctioning with your alarm. Either way, the sound is… Read more »
A Brief Look at the History of Fire Alarm Pull Stations
If you have ever walked through a commercial building or an industrial facility, you have no doubt come across a fire alarm pull station. These pull stations are usually red and white, and in the event of a fire, they allow for people to notify others about the presence of the fire by pulling on… Read more »
How Often Should Smoke Alarms Be Replaced?
Do you know how often you’re supposed to replace the smoke alarms in your home? A study conducted by the National Fire Protection Association in late 2016 found that, while about half of all Americans have three or more smoke alarms in their home at the moment, about 20 percent of them have smoke alarms… Read more »
Keep These Things in Mind When Selecting a Fire Alarm System
If you own a home or business, you should strongly consider installing a fire alarm system inside of it. A fire can cause serious damage to a structure within just a few minutes, and in some cases, fires can cause injuries and even death if they aren’t detected quickly enough. Fortunately, there are fire alarm… Read more »
The History of Fire Alarms
The fire alarms that are installed in many homes and businesses today are very complex. They incorporate a series of sensors and the latest technology to detect fires quickly, and in many cases, they are designed to alert the authorities right away about the presence of a fire. They can save lives, reduce property damage,… Read more »
Why Does My Smoke Alarm Keep Beeping?
Is the smoke alarm in your home beeping or chirping on a regular basis? You shouldn’t ignore it. It could be a sign that it’s not working properly, and in the event of a fire, it might not alert you to it. There are a number of issues that can cause a smoke alarm to… Read more »
Fire Alarm Pranks – No Laughing Matter
No matter where we are, when a fire occurs it is important we are aware of it and able to get to safety as calmly and quickly as possible. A device like a fire alarm is so vital because of its ability to quickly alert people when a fire starts. In spite of their importance,… Read more »
Know When A New Fire Alarm System Is Needed
A fire alarm system is very important in making sure you and anyone in your building to get out and to safety quickly. However, like every other technology today, fire alarm systems and their parts do wear out over time, which could lead to them not functioning properly in case of an emergency. Before this… Read more »
Safety Tips – Clean Your Smoke Detectors
There are many parts that make up your fire alarm system, many parts which need continual maintenance and inspection. Of these parts that help as a preliminary safeguard against a fire in your house or business is the smoke detector. Working smoke detectors are usually located in each room, possibly multiples times depending on the… Read more »