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Learn Why GSM Radio Technology is Quickly Replacing Landlines in Fire and Security Systems

Posted on: July 10, 2017

How does fire and security monitoring work without a phone line? And what are the benefits? For the past several decades, most fire and security systems used POTS (aka “plain old telephone service”) lines to communicate with a central-monitoring system. But the way our society connects is changing. According to a Pew Research Center study, […]

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The Benefits of Installing Fire Sprinklers in Single-Family Homes

Posted on: July 9, 2017

They’re inexpensive and save lives and property. So why haven’t sprinklers become commonplace in residences around the country? While fire sprinklers have been a requirement in many types of buildings in the U.S. for some time, they have remained uncommon in single-family homes. Nevertheless, sprinklers offer huge benefits that have been proven over the many […]

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Proper Extinguisher Placement for a Variety of Different Hazards

Posted on: July 7, 2017

Know the details about when and where your business needs prominently displayed fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers are the first line of defense in the case of a sudden fire, helping to contain a blaze before fire personnel can arrive on the scene. In this blog we’ll be highlighting a few common examples of extinguisher placement […]

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Is Your Building Protected by UL/ETL Certification or an FM Placard?

Posted on: July 6, 2017

Learn the importance of making sure that your building is protected by these third-party safety organizations. As a building owner, the safety of your structure and the contents within it are of the utmost importance. One way to protect your building is to install fire and alarm monitoring equipment that communicates with a central station […]

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