Voice is Choice for Emergency Response
Voice is Choice for Emergency Response Behavioural studies of emergencies indicate voice messages increase response time. Voice is Choice for Emergency Response. Well documented research into human behaviour in emergency situations shows that 75 percent of people react immediately to clear authoritative
Fire Alarm Retrofits Do’s and Don’ts
Existing fire systems may need retrofits for a number of reasons. Learn key tips to retrofitting to keep costs down and your system working. The 1980's saw a significant expansion of commercial real estate within the United States. Now, nearly twenty-five
Notre Dame blaze: fire experts on safeguarding heritage sites
A great flame rising between the two towers with whirlwinds of sparks […] Below that fire, below the gloomy balustrade […] two spouts with monster throats were vomiting forth unceasingly […] jets of liquid lead […] like water springing from
Can your bedroom door keep flames and smoke out?
Watch how having your door closed can help you stay safe from a fire's smoke, heat, and flames. [embed]https://youtu.be/RasyRPsstxc[/embed] Officials are issuing an urgent alert when it comes to home fires – sleep with your bedroom door closed. Turns out, this simple
How smoke alarms became installed in nearly 100% of US homes
While smoke alarms are installed in almost 100% of homes, approximately 30% of alarms don't work due to aging, removal of batteries, or failure of the homeowner to replace dead batteries. In 1915, people living in homes or apartments could expect
Avoid main cause of house fires
Learn what are the main causes for home fires and how to prevent them. SPOILER - "don't leaving stove unattended, have working smoke detectors, and fire sprinklers" NFPA Cooking Safety Tips Before we promote a key solution to America's home fire problem (e.g.,
Protect Tenants with These Fire Prevention Tips
One of the biggest fire prevention steps is to ensure smoke detectors are installed and working properly. A helpful reminder for tenants on the common apartment fires and how to prevent them. This covers prevention tips ranging from installing and checking
How long do fire protection repairs and installs take?
Learn and steps and timeframe for installing or repairing your fire system. This timeline is key when parts, such as the Simplex 4098-9714, need to be replaced. The most common question our project managers get is: “How soon can you get