What is worse than burglary and theft in your property? The only candidate would be fire. If a robber enters your home, the most likely worst outcome is that your valuables will be stolen. Cases of fire will not only decimate your valuables, your property will be razed. That is the most horrific nightmare of households.



True enough, property owners (households and offices) invests more in fire security and prevention than in thievery, even banks and holdings of valuables. Why, because fire is now also an element that burglars and thieves use as an accompaniment for their sting. Naturally, theft of home property is still a crucial consideration.

Today, most complete residential security systems have both a burglar and fire alarm system. Such systems supervise doors, windows and large spaces that would require such devices, e.g. theft prone areas (entry areas) and high fire risk areas like the library and the living room, especially above the carpets. Some total security units also include a 24 hour monitoring service that charges monthly dues.

Due to their relatively high cost, these total alarm systems are only found on homes that clearly could afford such. Smaller conventional households will make do of a smoke detector and a tank of fire extinguisher. However do not rush to judgement and discredit smoke alarms. Though very cheap, they are very, very reliable and often would warn the earliest signs of fire.

Thus do not give up the possibility of safeguarding your residences. For just around $20.00 you can equip a single room with the ability to fully deal properly with fire accidents. (However, it only sounds an alarm, you still must operate the fire extinguisher by hand). Of course these type of fire alarm systems goes hand in hand with a fire extinguisher, which is yet another essential. Why, most fires can be extinguished with water (or cushion or mat, as long as it smothersthe fire) but some fires DO get bigger with water, in fact grease fires are really dangerous if applied with water. Therefore, if it becomes necessary the fire extinguisher should be utilized.

There are two types of smoke fire alarm systems, and each one has a design specific to the area. Ionization smoke alarms are the least expensive ( the type I have discussed) and are simple to set up, require easy maintenance but may cause more false alarms because of their high tech sensitivity to smoke. Ideally, ionization detectors are to be installed on rooms having volatile materials and photoelectric for rooms having heavy furniture that smolders before bursting into flames.

While most fire alarm systems is use today are smoke detectors, other models make use of heat and temperature to detect the presence of fire. In some cases like gasoline and alcohol burning, these fires produce little smoke which may not trigger the smoke detectors immediately. Accordingly, these types are to be used.

Fire is one serious household accident that may or may not come during your lifetime. Just because there where no such incident before does not mean your home is immune. The cheapest is about $20.00 , way cheaper than your Nike. You will not be forgiven if fire breaks out because you forgo a $20 fire alarm system