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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Is Your Fire Protection System Up to Date?

When was the last time you scheduled fire protection system maintenance service? Don’t put your building and employees at risk. Call State Systems for maintenance service in TN, AR, or MS.

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 →

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.

When is it Time to Replace Your Home’s Fire Alarm?

Ideally, all of the fire alarms in your home need to be interconnected. This will ensure they all go off if smoke or fire is detected.

This Map Helps Predict Which Homes Need a Fire Alarm

The lack of a working fire alarm can very literally be the difference between life and death. This map uses data visualization to highlight regions where there may be a lack of smoke detectors, to help cities ensure their citizens remain safe.

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 …

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.

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 Steps to Optimal Data Center Fire Protection

Most suppression systems require the use of a detection system to activate. Matching the performance characteristics of a detection system with a suppression system is a critical component of the fire protection design. Detection must align with the hazard, suppression system type and fire protection goals. An increasingly popular detection method is air sampling... Read more

This Fire Alarm Texts You When It Senses Smoke

And if there's a false alarm, you can turn it off by tapping your phone.

Fire Protection System Dos and Don'ts for Commercial Buildings

A fire protection system is a vital component of any commercial building. Without a fire protection system, your employees, customers, office equipment, merchandise and tangible assets are placed at serious risk. As you work together with your fire protection professional, inspector and supplier, keep in mind some of the following dos and don'ts of an effective fire protection system for a commercial building.

Will Fire Protection in My Gun Safe Work?

Not all gun and home safes are equal when it comes to fire protection. So? will the fire protection in your safe work?