Next Gen Smoke Alarms Could Significantly Reduce Fire Deaths
A new breed of smoke alarms incorporates military technology that is said to be superior to either ionization…
News April 14
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Honeywell to Acquire Smoke Detection and Video Security Company Xtralis
Upon completion of the deal, Xtralis will become part of Honeywell Security and Fire, a business unit of…
News February 4
New York Mandates Nonremovable Batteries for Smoke-Detecting Devices
The newly adopted legislation affects smoke-detecting alarms sold beginning Jan. 1, 2017.
News January 4
Optical Innovation Could Vastly Improve Digital Imaging, Smoke Detection
The silicon phototransistor, which could help to enhance images captured in a low-light setting, depends upon electronic light…
News November 2
Fire Prevention Week Kicks Off Across the Country
Alarm dealers should reach out to existing and potentially new customers to make sure their fire/life-safety devices and…
News October 5
Apple Granted Patent on Possible Fire-Detecting Software for iPhone, Other Devices
Software would detect fire, alert user and contact authorities.
News September 10
U.S.-Based Startup Develops Smart Smoke Alarms
With multiple sensors, the Halo alarms can also warn users of safety threats through both iOS and Android…
News May 29
Security Alarm Alerts Virginia Family of House Fire
An intrusion alarm, not a smoke detector, alerted a Virginia family of a house fire that completely destroyed…
News May 23
Contractor Reaches $5M Settlement Over Deadly Connecticut Christmas Day Fire
A contractor and his company settled a lawsuit filed by the father of three children killed in a…
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