In the February 2024 issue, I introduced the what rules – the category of rules that tell us what to install in a building, typically segmented by occupancy classification and maximum allowable ...

The fire alarm industry is full of rules. I’ve previously explained each of the six categories of rules, which apply, respectively, to manufacturers, what to install, how to install, to individuals, ...

With today’s continually advancing building engineering technology, design professionals are presented with a multitude of options for HVAC design. With such variety comes the burden of comprehending ...

Having a fire alarm in your garage is important, especially if your home has an attached garage or a garage near rooms where people sleep. Fires can spread quickly, and by the time a garage fire ...

THUNDERBOLT (WTOC) - The American Red Cross and the Thunderbolt Fire Department came together on Saturday to help locals install smoke alarms. Around 12 volunteers circled up at the fire station to ...

Over 100 volunteers from the Red Cross and local businesses for the Sound The Alarm campaign pounded the pavement Thursday, going door-to-door. "When a family lets us in we're providing in-home fire ...

A group of four volunteers converged on Bob and Meri Lile’s home in Worden on Saturday to install a free fire alarm. “This is the one we needed replaced because it just quit,” Meri Lile said, nodding ...