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How To Find A Reputable Fire Protection Company

Finding the best fire protection company is easier than you think.

5 Tips for Ordering A Perfect Steak

Restaurants are as unique as the chefs in their kitchens. Our biggest challenge, dear steak lover, is to find one that suits our personal dining habits, expectations and yeah — most importantly — our taste buds! When you have a hankering for the perfect steak, remember these tips when you order:

When to Tip Cheat Sheet

Tipping is awkward. It’s like a secret language that we’re all expected to speak but nobody ever teaches it to you. You’re just supposed to know when to tip and when not to and ho…

Tipping tips: A cheat sheet to leaving gratuities

To avoid having your waiter spit in your soup or your hair dresser wanting to cut something other than your hair, consider this tipping advice.

20 Best Fried Chicken Restaurants In America

Fried chicken is the ultimate comfort food dish but where should you go to have the best? We found 20 U.S. restuarants that serve up the best fried chicken.

Restaurant Equipment Suppliers: 5 Tips for Working Effectively Together

If you’re looking to buy a new piece of restaurant equipment (or even just one that’s new to you), it’s time to ask yourself: How do you approach restaurant equipment suppliers?

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.

One Reason to Monitor Your Alarm? Fire

One Reason to Monitor Your Alarm? Fire We had an incident involving a stove while we were out to dinner. Our Advent system worked perfectly at the first sign of smoke and the situation was resolved before a fire started. Without our Advent system, our home could have been destroyed. We were happy having Advent

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.

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.

Cancer prevention, protection for fire service personnel

Chief fire officers are just beginning to understand the magnitude of cancer in the fire service and the challenges to more effectively apply risk control techniques

Can big data prove its worth to the fire service?

Tight budgets are as challenging for the fire services as they are for any other branch of the public sector so how can big data needs to prove its worth.

How Fire Alarm Systems Save Lives and Millions in Property Damage

Fires are not only deadly but have hidden costs. Learn what they are how to pick the right fire alarm system to protect yourself and your property.

What advice would you give your younger self before joining the fire service?

'Find the most cantankerous old firefighter and follow and hang on every word.'

Guidelines for Fire Service Operations in a Hurricane Response

Follow standard operating procedures (SOP) while setting up an organized command center at the site. These SOP should help ensure that fire fighters follow proper precautions, and identify potential hazards<br>Formulate a strategic plan of operations to identify potential risks (e.g. structural instabilities)<br>Provide proper personal protective equipment to minimize risks of injury. If the fire involves an industrial site, potential risks from exposures to chemicals…

Tips for Choosing a Personal Alarm System

As a caregiver, there is always something to worry about. Is Mom eating enough? Did Dad lock the doors before he went to bed? Grandma's not answering her phone.

How To Change Your Alarm System Battery

Changing your security system battery takes about 5 minutes and can be accomplished by following these easy instructions.

How To Make A Trip Wire Alarm System

Have you ever thought about making an alarm when going camping or just to have one in case of emergency? Making a trip wire alarm system is easier than it seems at a first glance and it will notify you in case there is an emergency or an intruder near you. You will need to […]

How to Choose the Right Business Alarm System