Do you have smoke alarms installed in various parts of your home? If so, you might think that your smoke alarms will protect you and your family in the event of a fire. As long as you check your batteries on a regular basis, you are probably under the assumption that your smoke alarms will… Read more »
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 »
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 »
House fires are frightening. Despite the many advances in home safety over the years, there are still more than 350,000 home structure fires each year in the U.S. Structure fires in homes are responsible for more than 2,500 deaths each year (about seven people per day on average), and more than 12,000 injuries. This is… Read more »
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 »
People love their pets. In many cases, people often love their dog or cat more than they love other people! With that kind of love, it’s important to remember your pet when creating a fire escape plan. Since half a million pets are involved in home fires every year, it’s something to keep in mind… Read more »
No one enjoys thinking about the possibility of a fire taking place in their home. But the truth is that a fire could start in your home at any time, and if you have children living with you, they need to know what to do if a fire takes place. It’s why it’s extremely important… Read more »
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 »
Smoke detectors can save lives in the event of a fire. When a fire starts and smoke begins to billow through a home or business, a smoke detector will go off and let everyone inside of the building know that they have to get out quickly. Smoke detectors are very loud and designed to alert… Read more »
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 »