Important Facts About Smoke Detectors

Did You Know?

• Smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a fire by 50 percent.
• You must replace your smoke detectors every 10 years.
• Hardwired smoke detectors are more likely to operate properly than detectors which run on batteries only.
• Interconnected smoke alarms on all floors increase safety.
• Heating is the second leading cause of home fires, fire deaths and fire injuries.

Source: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Parking Lot Safety-Protect Your Employees

Your employees are your greatest asset. Help them feel safe in their working environment by providing them with two-way communication that is quick and effective in an event of an emergency situation.

Emergency call boxes can be strategically installed in parking lots, parking garages, stairwells, and other areas of your campus or building. These interactive security system solutions offer people the ability to gain tangible, interactive feedback in a crisis situation.

For example, the brightly colored pole in the parking lot can be easily found when a car refuses to start or if someone is needing other assistance. When activated, the patron is connected to the guards on patrol or directly to a central station monitoring company, who then assesses the situation and will contact emergency personnel if needed.

When coupled with other reactive security measures, like cameras, emergency call boxes can not only help reduce the threat of a dangerous situation, but will make a statement to your employees about your commitment to their safety.