On March 12, 1994, a fire broke out in a retirement community apartment in Deleware, Ohio. Smoke detectors located near the common area detected the fire, and the fire alarm systems actuated. However, ...

“Risk of wildfire is our biggest threat in Southern California and is especially dangerous here in the Bear Valley mountains where we’re surrounded by nature, brush and wildlife," says Eric Cardella, ...

Using fire resistant cable for detector wiring in fire alarm installations might seem like a sensible decision. In most cases, however, it may not be necessary says Don Scott. Most fire professionals ...