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Fire Prevention Week: Five Benefits of Fire Alarm Monitoring Services

Every October, Fire Prevention Week serves as a vital reminder of the importance of protecting homes and businesses from fire dangers. While smoke alarms are essential for alerting occupants to danger, fire alarm monitoring takes safety to the next level by ensuring emergency services are notified immediately — even when no one is around to hear the alarm. Fire alarm monitoring offers round-the-clock protection, giving families and business owners peace of mind, knowing that their property and loved ones are always safeguarded.
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What is the Difference Between a Monitored and Non-Monitored Fire Alarm?

A fire alarm system in a home, business, or other building is crucial to keeping people and property safe during a fire. Both monitored and non-monitored fire alarms are helpful. But, once you understand the differences, you may prefer a system that can protect employees, loved ones, and assets to a greater degree.
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Fire Prevention Month: Fire Safety for Small Businesses

October is National Fire Prevention Month and while much time is devoted to raising awareness on preventing home fires, residences aren’t the only places affected. As a small business owner, you are responsible for making sure your staff and customers have a safe place to conduct business.
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3 Commercial Fire Statistics to Know

Fires to commercial buildings, such as retail spaces, restaurants, office buildings, and industrial spaces, can not only cause extensive damage to the structure but also pose a risk to lives, income, and supplies stored inside. Knowing the leading causes of fires can not only help you be prepared in the event of one, but keep these areas as safe as possible. Read more

How to Prevent and Extinguish Electrical Fires in a Commercial Building

According to the National Fire Protection Association, structure fires in professional buildings account for millions of dollars in property damage each year. Electrical distribution and lighting are the second leading cause of these fires, making up approximately 15% of the total property damage. Taking a proactive approach to fire safety and prevention will lower the likelihood of an unexpected blaze and keep your business and employees safe. Here are some tips for preventing and extinguishing electrical fires in commercial buildings.

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Restaurant Safety Tips for Winter

Dining out during the winter months is one of the joys of the season. Unfortunately, winter poses some safety challenges that need to be addressed to keep both diners and employees safe. Between cramped workspaces, open flames, packed dining rooms, and winter weather, there are some potential safety hazards to address.

These safety tips provide guidance for how restaurants can keep employees and customers safe during the winter months:

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Commercial Security Components Series: Wrap-up

Commercial Security CameraCommercial security systems are integral to protecting your employees, products, and your premises from hazards like fires or break-ins. They can also assist with quality control and loss prevention, protect you against false injury claims, and help you monitor employee attendance and behavior in the workplace.

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Commercial Fire Alarm Systems: How They Work

Manual fire alarmCommercial fire alarm systems are essential for protecting employees, customers, merchandise, and property in the event of a fire. These sophisticated systems are designed to detect the presence of fire (heat and/or smoke) and notify the occupants of the building so they can evacuate safely.

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Central Station: The Key to a Swift Alarm Response

When an alarm system is triggered, a quick and effective response is essential to ensure the safety of a commercial building and its occupants. Whether the alarm is falsely triggered or the result of a true emergency, having a monitored alarm system will help you ensure that every alert receives an appropriate response.

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Four Lesser-Known Bank Security Considerations

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While features like access control, surveillance, and emergency response protocols are likely the first things that come to mind when you think of bank security, there are many nuances to an effective system. Using the latest technology can fortify and streamline security systems in financial institutions, making it easier to stay proactive against security threats. Here are some less-obvious bank security considerations.

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