1800 788 8659 Office Hours 8am - 4:30pm News Factors To Look For When Hiring An Alarm Monitoring Company Monday, November 15th, 2021 Are you in need of a fire alarm monitoring company? There are hundreds of companies out there, all claiming to be the best. So, how do you find one that’s reputable and actually lives up to its promises? Here are some factors to consider when choosing a fire alarm monitoring company. Read More Smoke Detector Buying Guide Monday, October 25th, 2021 A smoke detector is a device that detects smoke, typically as an indicator of fire. Commercial security devices issue a signal to a fire alarm control panel as part of a fire alarm system, while household detectors often issue their own signals directly. Here is everything you need to know about purchasing a smoke detector for your business. Read More What Your Business Needs To Know About CO Detectors Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 Carbon Monoxide is a poisonous gas that typically has no odor and can go undetected. This is why your business needs to install detectors to prevent any CO poisoning from happening. Carbon Monoxide can cause damage to your heart, brain, and other vital organs because it displaces oxygen in the blood. Read More Emergency Evacuation Routes And Procedures Thursday, August 5th, 2021 Business owners should realize the importance of having an evacuation plan in case there are any potential risks. It is necessary for everyone who works in the building to have a working understanding of how and when they need to evacuate the building. Here are 7 steps that every business should take to be prepared for any emergency. Read More When To Get A Security System Inspection Tuesday, July 6th, 2021 If you are running a business, many things may cross your mind when it comes to your company’s safety. You should never have to question whether or not your security system is functioning properly. There are steps that every business owner should follow to ensure that their security system is living up to its full potential and keeping you safe. It’s better to take the time to do it now than to have to regret not doing it in the case that something should happen. Read More Phone Lines & Alarm Systems: Everything You Should Know Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 There are many questions when it comes to installing an alarm system. One of the most common questions is if you should already have a phone line for the alarm system to work. With modern technology, there are ways for you to get around having to have a phone line. It depends on if you are installing a fire alarm system or a burglar alarm system. A fire alarm system only needs to be monitored if there is a fire sprinkler system tied to the fire alarm system, or if the authority having jurisdiction mandates that it be monitored. On the burglar alarm side, the system is not required to be monitored but it will only alarm locally and never dispatch the authorities. Read More What Is Fiber Optic Cable? Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 Fiber optic cabling is different from your average cable. It carries signals by communicating pulses of light that are generated by small lasers. It is a network of cables with strands of glass fibers surrounded by an insulated casing. The cable has three components that consist of the core, the cladding, and the coating around it. Read More Common Items That Are Flammable In Your Office Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 Fire safety is extremely important while you are working in any office environment. You should know exactly what is flammable and how to keep it in a safe place. Here are some things that you may have not known were flammable. Read More How Should You Clean Your Smoke Detector? Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 When trying to keep your business as safe as possible, most people do not remember the upkeep that a smoke detector needs. Other than changing the batteries consistently, it is also important to clean the detectors to extend the life of them. Here is our advice on how and when you need to do this. Read More 4 Common Causes Of Electrical Fires Monday, February 8th, 2021 A recent study showed that there were over 51,000 electrical fires just in homes alone. This resulted in nearly 500 deaths and 1,400 injuries. The damages from these fires is estimated to be almost $1.3 Billion. Fire safety is important, and it’s important to make sure all of your fire alarms, smoke detectors, and monitoring systems are up to date and active. Let’s all practice fire safety. 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