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Residential fire safety begins with prevention and detection. In the event of a fire, it is vital to detect the fire immediately and alert all residents on the premises. After the danger has been detected, immediate action must be taken to isolate and extinguish the fire if possible. If the fire can not be successfully contained, evacuation of the premises must proceed in a safe manner. Important fire safety equipment for the home includes smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and other optional equipment. All of these products will help prevent, detect, isolate and evacuate a potentially dangerous fire related situation. Smoke DetectorsIt is imperative that smoke detectors are installed near bedrooms and on each floor of residential buildings....

Residential fire safety begins with prevention and detection. In the event of a fire, it is vital to detect the fire immediately and alert all residents on the premises. After the danger has been detected, immediate action must be taken to isolate and extinguish the fire if possible. If the fire can not be successfully contained, evacuation of the premises must proceed in a safe manner. Important fire safety equipment for the home includes smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and other optional equipment. All of these products will help prevent, detect, isolate and evacuate a potentially dangerous fire related situation. Smoke DetectorsIt is imperative that smoke detectors are installed near bedrooms and on each floor of residential buildings....

Residential burglaries are on the rise so the protection of your home and family cannot be taken lightly. You should take the point of view of a burglar when trying to secure your home. Here are some simple inexpensive ways to protect your home: 1. Put a Home Security Sign up- When you have a security system installed the alarm company will provide a security yard sign and also window stickers. You can purchase "fake" yard signs even when you do not actually have a home alarm. When a burglar is targeting your home he will think twice about your home. Keep in mind that this is a form of deterrent but there are thieves that will not be stopped by a yard signs. 2. Pay Attention to your Garage- Your front door and your garage are...

The central station will monitor your home alarm system in the case of a break in. Your home security system will operate on its own but it will be a local only system until it is connected to communicate with a monitoring station. With no monitoring connected the alarm will ring the bells, sound the horns and flash the strobes but it will not inform anyone out of ear shot about the alarm. A landline is a standard phone line that most of us grew up with. When an alarm triggers the security system will seize the line and send a coded message to the central station. This message will tell the operator where the alarm has come from and what zone was triggered. The problem with your home security system using this technology is that the phone...

For the bad guys it's a lucrative and relatively easy crime to commit. The payoff is pretty good, and the risks of getting caught are less than 5%, according to law enforcement authorities. It is one of the few categories of crime that is actually on the increase. The police just can't be everywhere all the time. That's where home security products play a big role. They can deter a burglar to the point of actually making it uncomfortable for him to break in or in the alternative if he does get in, scare him away without stealing anything. There are exceptions but generally speaking if you own a home, a town home, condominium, or live in an apartment complex or dorm room-anywhere with the possible exception of a jail cell-you can use home...

The high success ration of electric fences in maintaining the security of the perimeter has created an increased demand for it. These days even the security companies have started focusing on them to ensure the appearance of the building in no way is compromised. They are designed in a manner that they blend easily with the surrounding, and the same time provides flawless security to the premises of the owner from intruders and burglars. The new advanced electric fencing are as powerful as their ancestors and offer a strong but non-lethal shock to the intruder deterring him from breaching into your security and entering into your property. This is a great way to give a message to the people who try to commit vandalism on your premises. They...

Since the 1960's, these devices have added an extra layer of security for home and businesses. It is first used on public places such as banks, convenient stores and other businesses and the stills are recorded on a video tape. Technology advanced to allow electronic recording to occur and in either light and darkness. And as time goes by, other extra features such as time lapse and motion detection has been incorporated to the system as well. A homeowner may pick a set boxed gadget or one that is installed from the roof. There are covert spy cams which are designed to camouflage in their surroundings. 1. The first step in choosing a house supervision device and program is to find out your needs. How many locations do you want to track at...