They’re all around us, yet we don’t pay much attention to them… they’re smoke alarms and smoke detectors. Designed to “go off” if too much smoke fills a space, a good smoke alarm/detector can save lives in the case of a fire. Alarms alert people that there’s a problem and they need to vacate the… Read more »
Does a smoke detector in your home or business keep going off even though there’s no smoke in the air? That can present a huge problem because it can desensitize to you to the alarm and cause you not to trust it. It can even force some people to take the smoke detector down to… Read more »
If a fire were to break out in your home tomorrow, how would you protect your pets and get them out safely? July 15 was Pet Fire Safety Day, which makes now the perfect time to consider what steps you can take to keep your pets safe in the event of a fire. Here are… Read more »
Installing a fire alarm in your home or business could help save lives in the event of a fire. It could also cut down on the amount of property damage that is done during a fire. A basic fire alarm will do this by performing several functions. Let’s take a look at those functions below…. Read more »
There are more than 1 million fires that take place in American homes every year. Unfortunately, those fires lead to upwards of 15,000 injuries and 3,000 deaths annually. If your home ever sustains a fire, you should know how to react to keep your family safe. Here’s what you should do if a fire ever… Read more »
Fires can happen at any time of the year. Regardless of whether it’s the dead of winter or the hottest day in the summer, a fire can break out in or around your home. However, there are some fire safety hazards that are unique to the summertime. Take a look at a few of them… Read more »
When is the last time you put your staff through fire safety training? If it’s been a while now, you should consider doing it soon. There are many benefits you will enjoy when you take the time to train your employees about what to do in the event of a fire. Let’s take a look… Read more »
The Jones family in Upstate New York survived a devastating fire that destroyed all of their possessions and could have nearly killed them all– two adults, two kids and pets. “We had smoke detectors downstairs and just one in the upstairs hallway,” remembers Sarah Jones. “Unfortunately, my daughter took the battery out of the upstairs… Read more »
One thing all people agree on is this: no one wants to have their house catch on fire and burn down. That kind of loss can be devastating. What are some practical tips for making your home safe from fires? Know Where Fires Most Often Start First of all, we have to consider why fires… Read more »
When is the last time you changed the batteries in the smoke alarms in your home? If it’s been awhile, there’s a chance the batteries could be dead, which would render your smoke alarms useless in the event of an actual fire. Moreover, that could prove to put you and your family in serious danger…. Read more »