Even if you're not ready to take the plunge into fire alarm system design and installation just yet, you should still know the fundamentals in order to perform emergency work. This includes knowing ...

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 ...

Editor's note: This is the second in a two-part series on fire alarms in Pittsfield. Back in the 1950s and '60s, you could find fire alarm boxes in Pittsfield on telephone poles or on walls of ...