Q. Why have a fire alarm system?
A. Fire alarm systems give early warning the occupants of a residence or building where the alarm is installed. Initiating devices can include but are not limited to manual stations, heat and smoke detectors, monitor and control devices. Once activated, the devices send signals to the fire alarm panel which in turn activates audio and visual devices including lights and sounders. The system may also send its signal to an off site monitoring station.

Q. Who responds when the alarm goes off?
A. The local authority having jurisdiction or the fire department that normally services your area.