Smoke alarms save lives, but if they shriek every time you sear a steak or run a hot shower, you are more likely to silence ...

Traditional standalone security systems have inherently faced challenges related to false alarms and false dispatches. The integration of situational-awareness technologies presents a proven solution ...

False alarms and a program for veterans were among the topics at a meeting of the Delaware County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, July 27. The “False Alarm Reduction Act, a proposed local law, ...

LET’S START WITH TIM CALLERY. TIM: HIGH ANXIETY ON THE SEACOAST TODAY. AS YOU CAN IMAGINE. A LOT OF PEOPLE, INCLUDING TOWN OFFICIALS AND FIRST RESPONDERS, LEFT SCRAMBLING TRYING TO FIGURE OUT IF THIS ...

SAN ANTONIO – It’s not just a break-in that can cost you as a homeowner; a false alarm could, too. And if you don’t have an active permit for your system, that price could soon be higher under the ...

The Greensburg City Council has approved an ordinance intended to help first responders. The new legislation will fine homeowners if they have faulty fire detectors. Ever since Tom Bell became ...

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The New Orleans Police Department is planning to roll out a new system for dealing with false burglar alarms with residents and businesses facing steeper fines that culminate with their alarm systems ...

Alarm management is a critical aspect of industrial process control, ensuring plant safety and operational efficiency whilst minimising disruptions due to false or nuisance alarms. Modern alarm ...

WESTLAKE, Ohio – City Council, acting on a recommendation from the mayor and police chief, has approved an ordinance allowing the city to charge commercial businesses for false alarms that summon the ...

DIORIO SHOWS US WHAT THESE CALLS HAVE COST OVER TIME. BETWEEN TIME, MANPOWER AND FUEL. IT TAKES A LOT OF EFFORT AND TAXPAYER DOLLARS TO GET THESE TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT UP AND RUNNING FOR A CALL. AND ...