Home Fire Alarm Systems Protect Against Fire & Smoke

Every year in America, over 400,000 residential fires destroy an estimated $4.7 billion in property. In addition, the United States has a fire death rate that is two times greater than most European nations. Only a home fire alarm system developed with the latest technology and equipment can effectively detect smoke and fire, protect your property and save your life. Monitronics is the leading provider of monitored smoke and fire alarm systems.

According to the Home Safety Council, 97% of homes today have at least one basic smoke detector. However, statistics repeatedly show that having just one off-the-shelf smoke alarm is rarely adequate to protect your family and property. With Monitronics monitored fire alarm systems, you get total home protection.

Fact: Over 4,000 deaths are caused by fires each year in America. United States Fire Administration (USFA) Many of those could have been prevented with proper fire alarm systems.

Monitronics Complete Home Protection
Protecting your home with monitored s ecurity and fire alarm systems that include monitored smoke detection is a wise choice. The sooner a fire or intruder is detected and emergency responders are notified, the greater the chances your loved ones and possessions will remain safe. Whether you are traveling, sleeping or shopping, your security system is always working to protect you from the number-one intruder - fire!

Fact: Cooking is the leading cause of fires and injuries in single and multifamily homes. With smoke and fire alarm systems from Monitronics, help can be on the way in no time!

How Smoke Alarms Work
It is essential that every home have smoke alarms. They are the best safety features you can buy to protect yourself, your family and your home.

There are basically two general types of smoke alarms: ionization and photoelectric. Ionization alarms check the level of ions or electrically charged particles in the air, making them sensitive to small smoke particles produced by a flaming fire. Alarm systems activate when a specific amount of ions is detected.

Photoelectric smoke alarms use light beams and sensors to detect or "see" large smoke particles, which are produced by a smoldering or smoky fire. Alarm systems trigger once they "see" the fire.

Advantages of Monitronics Home Fire Alarm Systems
Monitronics home fire alarm systems are an enhancement to your overall home security, offering complete protection by utilizing advanced monitoring technology in a smoke detector and fire alarm. Systems from Monitronics use multiple monitoring methods (giving you added protection), which include ionic, photoelectric and heat detection sensors. To ensure your well-being on every level, Monitronics also provides monitored carbon monoxide detectors with all fire alarm systems.

Fact: Reports show that in one-quarter of recorded home fires the smoke alarm did not work. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Non-Monitored Smoke Detectors	Monitored Fire Alarm Systems
Rarely connected to other detectors May not activate in a proper time Limited life span Can malfunction without informing you Require monthly testing Utilize a single method of detection	Fire, smoke & carbon monoxide detectors are networked through entire house 24-hour monitoring Extended life and backup Emergency help is called for you Smart Check-sends notification if the detectors are malfunctioning Use multiple methods of detection for added safety

Fast Fire Facts*

Home Fire Safety Checklist**

Fire Departments nationwide respond to a fire every 15 seconds.
In the U.S., a person is killed in a fire every two hours.
Cooking is the leading cause of fires year round.
80% of all fire fatalities occur in the home.
$250 of property is lost to a fire every second.
75% of child fire deaths occur in places with non-working smoke detectors.
26% of home fires are started in the kitchen.
Children under the age of 5 are at the highest risk of death in fires.
Fatal fires are most common in the winter.
41% of candle fires are from either unattended candles or candles located too close to combustibles

Go beyond simple smoke detectors. Install monitored fire alarm systems. This provides you with detectors on every level of your home and near sleeping areas, plus someone to watch over your home and call for help if needed.
Create a fire escape plan that includes exit routes and outside meeting places.
Hold fire drills frequently with your family.
Keep matches and lighters locked away.
Keep space heaters at least three feet from combustible items like curtains and newspapers.
Always stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stove.
Carefully and thoroughly put out cigarettes before dumping in the trash.
Do not leave burning candles unattended.
Do not overload electrical outlets, extension cords and power strips.
Follow manufacturers' guidelines when using appliances.