Michael Swain, campus fire prevention officer at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, said he practices the three E's – education, enforcement and engineering – when preventing fire-related ...

St. Charles, IL (October 13, 2014) – System Sensor is excited to announce the launch of FAAST XT, an aspirating smoke detector with an expanded coverage area that uses four pipe inlets to draw air in ...

System Sensor will show its range of accessories designed to expand the versatility and usability of its InnovairFlex™ duct smoke detectors, says the company. This increased versatility and usability ...

The InnovairFlex™ duct smoke detector line offers a variety of detectors and accessories. One detector unit can accommodate multiple installation footprints to overcome mounting constraints. According ...

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 300,000 residential fires cause nearly 2,600 deaths and 11,000 injuries every year. Almost two-thirds of all fire-related deaths ...

Until recently, standard fire detectors relied on a single sensor to detect the presence of heat or smoke to determine if there was a nearby fire. As many homeowners and facility managers can attest, ...

Fire detection systems are designed to discover fires early in their development when time will still be available for the safe evacuation of occupants. Early detection also plays a significant role ...

Adding smarts to smoke detection can feel like walking a treacherous path. Old-fashioned smoke detectors have served as a fine warning system for a long time. Yes, between false alarms and low-battery ...

Which smoke detector is best? Nothing is more important than your family’s safety. The National Fire Protection Association recommends installing smoke detectors outside of every sleeping area and on ...

Which smoke detector is best? There are countless ways for fires to start in any home. Some of them may start on their own, in rooms you infrequently visit. By the time you’ve noticed a fire burning ...