People will sometimes say that installing security devices in their houses would cost them a lot. But in a world where the number of committed crimes grows in a rapid pace, not installing a system could be costlier. Although some devices are notably expensive, they have proven that they can weave magic and do wonders to the lives of many people. Fire and alarm system is one useful device that can cater guaranteed safety to both workplaces and residential areas. The system is designed to determine possible cause or build-up of fire. It activates when a source of potential fire is detected so that people will have time to evacuate.
With its effectiveness, there is no doubt fire and alarm system is a device that does not cry wolf.
Saving Grace
Fire and alarm system do not just provide safety to the occupants of a certain place. It also protects the members of emergency and safety personnel if early detection of potential fire is made. Smoke alarms are the most common device that detects potential fire outbreak. But as technology progress, the features and design of fire and alarm system also developed. Currently, there are now monitored systems that are more high tech and more efficient in detecting the presence of smoke or source of heat. It also automatically contacts the authorities afterwards.
Fire alarm system is not just a display in house and workplaces. It can be the saving grace in times of unexpected catastrophe. And there are stories that will prove of this case.
In January 13 of the current year, a family from North Houston was saved in the nick of time by the use of fire alarm. At late night, there was a small fire that started building in their home. The homeowner Candyss Roberson was sleeping until she heard the loud noise from the smoke alarm and she was able to inform her mom to get out of the house.
Another story happened in Indiana, when the same device did the same wonders on the lives of mother Cathy Evans and her daughter Jessica. She left the stove open in the night of June 2016. She was taking care of his husband when she heard an instant pop, which followed by the banging noise as the fire alarm went off. She used a fire extinguisher to destroy fire and her daughter Jennifer carried his dad outside the house.
She then told the media that she was thankful for the fire alarm and reminded everyone the importance of having one in every home.
Finally, another life was saved with the aid of fire and alarm system, this time it’s the monitored version. An 82-year old woman fell out her wheel chair while preparing her food. With the woman left helpless on the floor, the food in the pan was burned because the stove was left at a high level. It could have toasted the whole house and killed the woman but the alarm went off and the company monitoring the house phoned 911, which in turn summoned the fire personnel.
The fire and alarm system is a proven life-saver. It is a device that does not cry wolf. If home and business owners still doubt to install one, maybe it is time for them to rethink.
Sources:
http://www.securitysystemsnews.com/blog/life-saved-thanks-monitored-fire-alarm
http://www.fox26houston.com/news/north-houston-family-saved-just-in-time-by-new-fire-alarm
http://www.tribstar.com/news/local_news/mecca-family-tells-story-of-how-smoke-alarms-saved-lives/article_e6eb19ea-2a6a-57fb-8360-faf3e8f8f993.html
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Home Security Solutions and Its Evolution through Time
People do not normally give credit to the past. While many have been accustomed with the current features of home security solutions, the system have existed since time immemorial. Even the previous generations have to rely to some forms of security to keep them from harm, although they did not have the same kind of technology before. Despite that, they have endured and along with their survival is the technological development in security systems for houses and business establishments. From the ancient times, the technology has made significant steps toward efficiency and superiority. Looking back at the history of home security, here is how they evolved through time.
Early Locks Were Unusual
Egyptians as First Proponents- During the prehistoric times, many races have been using the concept of home security but it was believed that the Egyptians were the first to use door locks. The Ancient Egypt created the first lock made out of pure woods and was used as pin tumbler. Later on, the concept was improved by Greeks and Romans.
17th Century – In the early part of the 17th century, an inventor from England named Tildesley gave birth to the creation of the first door alarm used to counter intrusion. After more than 70 years, the lever tumbler lock, a double acting lock, was invented by Robert Barron from the same country.
18th Century – In the following century, Jeremiah Chubb named his invention after himself and created the Chubb lock in 1818, a device possessing higher level of internal security.
Ancient Gates Tower over Everyone
The ancient security was more in physical form. Early people erected huge gates, towering over everyone, in their castles to gain control in the access of its people, vehicle, and goods. Almost every city built this type of foundation to protect their territory in times of war.
The First Bell Alarms Started Making Noise
1853- With the development pushing through, the first bell alarm was invented by Mr. Augutus R. Pope, a native of Massachusetts. His creation led to the first device that used electromagnetic force. It was a security system that worked when a door or window was opened, and then the alarm goes off when a signal is sent through the wiring in the system.
His invention was bought by Edwin Holmes, who later on established the first electrical alarm systems firm in the history.
Bell Alarm Found Its Sibling
After the first bell alarms were created, the earliest telegraph monitored alarm followed through. An inventor, in the name of Edward A. Calahan, introduced the device in 1871. During that time, houses were monitored using a telegraph. Compared to today's monitored alarm, his system may use less advance communications – it did not use internet or phone lines- but it worked on the same principles.
CCTVs Were First Criticized before Accepted
The concept of video surveillance was a controversial topic in 1940, when the popular author George Orwell released his '1984' novel, citing the issue of invading one's privacy.
It was in the late 1960's when the closed-circuit TV system, or the CCTV, received the public's acceptance. American Marie Van Brittan Brown invented the system that used four peep holes and a camera to monitor a certain area.
Then Innovation Pushed Through
The current home security solutions have defied the laws of sciences. The technological revolution has helped the device evolved into more sophisticated, more efficient, and smaller in sizes. Today's systems are known for their robust physical security and intelligence. Their features also take them into the next level. They consist of infrared motion detectors, sensors, high-tech cameras, wifi abilities, and many more.
Early Locks Were Unusual
17th Century – In the early part of the 17th century, an inventor from England named Tildesley gave birth to the creation of the first door alarm used to counter intrusion. After more than 70 years, the lever tumbler lock, a double acting lock, was invented by Robert Barron from the same country.
18th Century – In the following century, Jeremiah Chubb named his invention after himself and created the Chubb lock in 1818, a device possessing higher level of internal security.
Ancient Gates Tower over Everyone
The ancient security was more in physical form. Early people erected huge gates, towering over everyone, in their castles to gain control in the access of its people, vehicle, and goods. Almost every city built this type of foundation to protect their territory in times of war.
The First Bell Alarms Started Making Noise
1853- With the development pushing through, the first bell alarm was invented by Mr. Augutus R. Pope, a native of Massachusetts. His creation led to the first device that used electromagnetic force. It was a security system that worked when a door or window was opened, and then the alarm goes off when a signal is sent through the wiring in the system.
His invention was bought by Edwin Holmes, who later on established the first electrical alarm systems firm in the history.
Bell Alarm Found Its Sibling
After the first bell alarms were created, the earliest telegraph monitored alarm followed through. An inventor, in the name of Edward A. Calahan, introduced the device in 1871. During that time, houses were monitored using a telegraph. Compared to today's monitored alarm, his system may use less advance communications – it did not use internet or phone lines- but it worked on the same principles.
The concept of video surveillance was a controversial topic in 1940, when the popular author George Orwell released his '1984' novel, citing the issue of invading one's privacy.
It was in the late 1960's when the closed-circuit TV system, or the CCTV, received the public's acceptance. American Marie Van Brittan Brown invented the system that used four peep holes and a camera to monitor a certain area.
Then Innovation Pushed Through
The current home security solutions have defied the laws of sciences. The technological revolution has helped the device evolved into more sophisticated, more efficient, and smaller in sizes. Today's systems are known for their robust physical security and intelligence. Their features also take them into the next level. They consist of infrared motion detectors, sensors, high-tech cameras, wifi abilities, and many more.
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