In the February 2024 issue, I introduced the what rules – the category of rules that tell us what to install in a building, typically segmented by occupancy classification and maximum allowable ...

Are you really maintaining your fire alarm system? Fire alarm systems are expected to help protect people, property, and assets. But you can’t tell if they’re fully operational just by looking at them ...

Greg Kessinger is SD&I’s fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor. Email him your fire & life safety questions at [email protected]. Most cities require fire alarm system plans to be ...

There is new cutting-edge technology that the Pflugerville Fire Department installed to notify its first responders.

For many fire departments false fire alarms have become a nuisance and have lead to changes in response policies due to the number of alarms. The response may limit the number of units on the initial ...

Business fires cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damages every year, making this one of the most important safety issues for business owners and office or facility managers to address.

The Schenectady Fire Department is looking to keep you safe from a possible fire inside your home. They are teaming with the Red Cross for a “Sound the Alarm” event this Saturday, Sept. 20. They will ...

In 2003, United States fire departments responded to 2,189,500 false alarms, excluding good intent and smoke scare calls. Everyday throughout the United States, fire departments respond to numerous ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Every May the American Red Cross puts together the ‘Sound the Alarm’ event to not only help install smoke detectors for free but also to educate people about fire safety. The Red ...