The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) have strict regulations requiring that smoke detectors be placed throughout a home. However, these detectors are simply on-site alarm devices for the home owners and do not call out for an emergency response. Integrating smoke communicators allows our system to send a signal directly to our central station which is immediately relayed to the fire department saving valuable seconds when they count the most. US fire departments respond to a fire every 23 seconds* don’t let your home go unprotected! 

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