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Having and Knowing How to Use the Right Fire Extinguisher for Your Home, Business

March 30, 2023 By quadcities Leave a Comment

A fire extinguisher is an important tool in any household and required in any business, as it can quickly put out a small-sized flame before it has the chance to grow and cause serious damage. Fire extinguishers are classified by letters that represent the types of fire they’re designed to fight. The most common type of extinguisher is the Class ABC, and there are specialty extinguishers like Class D and Class K. It is important to determine the size – yes, they come in different sizes, too – … [Read more...] about Having and Knowing How to Use the Right Fire Extinguisher for Your Home, Business

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: All West Fire & Security, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, inspections, intrusion alarms, Jamie Aten, Jon Aten, monitoring, security systems, Smart Home Automation, sprinklers

Protecting Your Family During the Holidays

November 28, 2022 By quadcities Leave a Comment

We really aren’t Grinches, and we know the holidays should be all about happy and cheerful subjects, but we only wish to inform you about some of the dangers that can occur during this time of year. Did you know that U.S. firefighters respond to about 200 live Christmas tree fires per year? The good news is it’s trending down thanks to all the new realistic artificial trees folks are buying. Today, many artificial trees are also flame resistant. We just think it’s amazing that it wasn’t too … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Family During the Holidays

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: All West Fire & Security, backflow certifications, badge access systems, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, inspections, intrusion alarms, Jamie Aten, Jon Aten, monitoring, security cameras, Smart Home Automation, sprinklers, state-of-the-art fire suppression systems

The Future is Here in Smart Home Automation

June 29, 2022 By quadcities Leave a Comment

For those of us who remember growing up with the cartoon “The Jetsons” and envying all their cool home products, smart home automation makes this futuristic vision of an ultra-convenient home a reality. A smart home automation system will monitor and control home features like alarm systems, lighting, heating and cooling, home theaters, multi-room audio and appliances. Today, connecting all the technology in your home is not only possible but simple. Even for folks who aren’t very tech savvy, … [Read more...] about The Future is Here in Smart Home Automation

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: All West Fire & Security, Jamie Aten, Jon Aten, Smart Home Automation

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