For many fire departments false fire alarms have become a nuisance and have lead to changes in response policies due to the number of alarms. The response may limit the number of units on the initial ...

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 ...

AFTER THE ACCIDENT. ELENA: FIRE CREWS WERE CALLED TO THE HIGH SCHOOL OVER THE WEEKEND. WE HAVE PICTURES. THEY WERE CALLED TO THE SCHOOL SATURDAY FOR A FIRE ALARM ACTIVATION. THEY SMELLED AN ODOR OF ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) -- The Cedar Rapids Fire Department responded to a report of a fire alarm and sprinkler activation at a building on Friday morning, though there was ultimately no widespread ...

Residence Hall fire safety is one of the highest priorities on campus. Residence Halls are protected by automatic fire alarm systems with smoke and heat detectors,pull stations and automatic sprinkler ...

AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – On Sunday, Amherst fire crews were called to the Coolidge Dorm at UMass after a fire alarm activation. Shortly after 11 p.m., smoke was seen on the 20th floor, where the ...