Fire and intrusion alarm systems are essential for keeping us safe. They alert us to potential dangers, helping us take action quickly. But false alarms? They’re a real pain. They can cause unnecessary panic, disrupt our day and waste valuable resources. Let’s explore why it’s important to avoid those false alarms and some easy tips...
The recent anniversary of the September 11th attacks remind us that “If you see something, you should say something”. This campaign from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was created to raise public awareness about terrorism and the importance of reporting suspicious activity to state and local authorities. September 25th is the official #SeeSayDay. What are the...
October 9-15 is National Fire Prevention Week, which begs the question “What’s Your Fire Prevention Plan?” As a security system and fire alarm company, we have written about escape planning and other fire safety tips in the past. Reminding folks to make a plan and test that plan for escaping a fire in their home...
See Something, Say Something Awareness Day is September 25 this year. Created by the US Department of Homeland Security, the #SeeSayDay Campaign reminds all of us to keep an eye out for suspicious activity and to report it to law enforcement. Originally launched to determine and report terrorist-type activity, the idea behind it can also...
According to writings from centuries ago, the expression Peeping Tom came from the man who broke the promise not to look when Lady Godiva rode naked through the town. In modern times, the name refers to someone caught spying on others. Typically, they are watching the person in their home or other private area. Also...
You may be surprised by the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) rules for recreational drones over private property. The surprise is that they don’t have any rules for those scenarios. They do require registration of the drone and have some restrictions on flying near airports, over sporting events and after dark. But from a privacy perspective,...
Safe Smoke Detectors Smoke detectors are one of those things that are easy to forget about since you never use them until there’s an emergency. But did you know that smoke detectors have a lifespan of about 10 years? After that, they should be replaced. This lifespan is even shorter if you haven’t been doing...
Whether you are looking to get a new fire/security system or have had one for years, check out this list of things you may not realize about intrusion, fire and cameras. Fire Alarm Little Known Facts Even hard-wired smoke detectors have batteries. Many people complain of a phantom beeping that they cannot figure out where...
Did you know you are supposed to test your security system on a regular basis? The system or the monitoring company will typically alert you to any issues apparent on the system. However, the best practice is to test it yourself as well. There could be other factors unrelated to the alarm itself that you...
As temperatures drop across the country, it is important to be aware of winter fire risks and how to stay safe. Post-Holiday Hazards The holidays are over but that Christmas tree is still standing in the window, waiting to be taken down. As other priorities arise, this may get shifted to the back burner. However,...
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