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Yet another powerful struggle is underway in the nation's capital. This time, however, the participants aren't elected. They are among the Who's Who in the nation's fire service. During the initial session Monday, it was evident that identifying a national strategic agenda for fire prevention was not an easy task.

Photoelectric and Ionization Smoke Alarms: Why Both Types Are Needed
For more than 35 years, fire departments have worked hard to educate the public on the importance of installing working smoke alarms in their homes. However, many consumers may not know that smoke alarms can have two different sensing technologies: photoelectric or ionization. As a fire professional, it’s important that you know the background and the difference between these technologies.

Remind Your Community to Replace CO Alarms Every Seven Years
Carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are valuable lifesaving devices that, when used and maintained properly, are effective at detecting carbon monoxide in the home before it reaches lethal levels. In order to upgrade to more advanced carbon monoxide sensing technologies and new innovative safety features, homeowners should replace their CO alarms every seven years.