Keep that smoke alarm hooked up!

Did you know that around 80% of home fire deaths occur where a smoke alarm is not present or operating?

“The Ontario Fire Code requires every ‘dwelling unit’ in Ontario to have working smoke alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas,” explained Ted Wieclawek, Fire Marshal of Ontario. “What many people may not know is that the term ‘dwelling unit’ includes seasonal homes such as park model trailers, cabins and cottages and may include trailer homes, motor homes and other recreational vehicles”

6 ways to protect yourself from a break-in

If you have been listening to the news recently, you've probably heard about the various break-ins that have been occurring around town. One garage break-in resulted in over $10,000 of stolen equipment. The following are a number of easy ways to protect yourself from a similar situation:

1. Look into getting motion sensor lights. Burglars are terrified of being seen, so installing them is a great preventative measure.
2. Install deadbolts! You can get them installed on any door, including your garage. Forced entry is the number one way burglars break into a home and a deadbolt takes care of that problem.
3. Look into installing a slide lock on your garage door. They can easily prevent someone from breaking into your garage and stealing your  valuables.

How does a Fire Alarm System work?

The most important function of a fire alarm system is to to detect a fire and alert the occupants so they can leave the building quickly with little or no injury.

Fire alarms can be divided into two different types, conventional and address

able. A fire alarm consists of the following devices strategically located for maximum efficiency:

·   Control panel

o   Central processor of the system that produces two different outputs, an alarm and a trouble.

You have a fire extinguisher but are you ready to use it?

Fire extinguishers are necessary in all homes and businesses but do you know if your fire extinguisher is ready to extinguish a fire? Fire extinguisher maintenance is often overlooked but how much help is a fire extinguisher that may not work when you are in a potentially dangerous situation?

The following tips were put together to ensure you know what to do if a fire occurs.

1. Make sure the extinguisher is recharged.
2. Make sure the hose is free of obstructions.
3. Most of us have heard that if just your clothing is on fire, STOP, DROP and ROLL on the ground to extinguish the flames. If someone nearby catches fire and starts running in a panic, tackle them and extinguish their clothing.

7 Ways to Keep Your Home Safe While on Vacation

Are you taking some vacation time this summer? Many people worry while on vacation that their home is safe and secure.

For your peace of mind we have put together 7 ways to ensure that your home and possessions are protected:

1. Keep a vehicle parked in your driveway.
2. Keep the house well lit with a perimeter light. A motion sensor will ensure your light will be on when needed.
3. Ensure your exterior doors have deadbolts, as most break-ins are forced entry.

What kind of fire extinguisher do I need?

If you are looking for a fire extinguisher, it’s usually common practice to grab any extinguisher off the shelf but did you know that there are a many different extinguishers for a variety of fire situations? Read below to ensure your home or workplace has the right kind of fire extinguisher.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) classifies fires into five general categories:

CLASS A fires are ordinary materials like burning paper, cardboard, lumber, plastics etc.

CLASS B fires involve flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or kerosene.

CLASS C fires involve energized electrical equipment i.e. appliances, panel boxes, power tools etc. Water can be a dangerous extinguishing medium for such a fire because of the high risk of electrical shock.

Welcome to our new blog!

We here at Fire & Security Centre have recently taken a step back to look at what we have to offer our valued customers. After developing a long list; including local and loyal service, reasonable prices and a variety of services and products all under one roof, we came to the realization that one of our most valuable assets is our knowledgeable and hardworking team.

We are celebrating our 25th year in the industry and have decided that it is a great time to share our experience and knowledge with our customers. This blog will allow the FSC team to discuss facts and tips that will directly affect you, your business or your families' safety needs.

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