What is Access Control? Access control is a term used to describe any technique used to control movement into or out of an area. Even something as simple as a lock and key can be described as access control because it’s controlling someone’s access to a specific area. Like most things in the security industry, …
Keep Your Business Secure During the Holidays
The holiday season is typically a time of year that many businesses close operations, allowing employees to be away for an extended period of time. Unfortunately, this can also mean that would-be thieves seize on the opportunity to break into empty businesses to commit theft. To keep your business safe and secure during the holiday …
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2019 PM Expo Wrap Up
The 2019 PM Expo came to a close last Friday, December 6 and the Bulldog Fire and Security and Fire Monitoring of Canada (FMC) team had another successful show. We would like to thank everyone who stopped by our booth to talk to use about their fire, security, and monitoring needs and we’re looking forward …
4 Ways To Reduce False Fire Alarms
Occasions of false fire alarms where the fire department is unnecessarily dispatched pose a large safety risk for firefighters, and could leave you with a hefty fine from the fire department. As a result, it’s important for you to take steps to reduce the possibility of this happening at your building. Here are four ways …
How To Prevent These 3 Common Causes of Business Office Fires
Unfortunately, building fires prove extremely costly for many business owners each year. Although an event like this may not have ever happened to you, it’s important to be aware of the potential hazards so your hard work doesn’t go up in smoke. In this article, we’ll cover three common causes of business fires, and give …
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How To Choose A Fire Extinguisher
No one plans to be the victim of a fire at their place of work; and with all of the potential loss of important equipment, information, and business downtime, it can be especially damaging. It’s important to remember that accidents do happen, and it’s best to be prepared should this situation arise. One thing to …
How To Protect Your Commercial Property From A Fire
You’ve invested a lot of money, time, and effort into your business, so it’s critical that you protect it in the event of a fire. Even if fire safety is not top of mind for your business, there are still minimum standards you will need to fulfill by law. Many don’t realize that the design …
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How Intrusion Alarm Systems Work
In this blog post, we will talk about Intrusion Alarm Systems and how intrusion alarm systems work. When applied on its own or as part of an integrated security solution, an intrusion alarm system is utilized to detect the presence of intruders, and send alerts in the event of a security incident. But how does …
Different Types of Fire Alarm Systems
A fire alarm system is one of the most essential components of your building, and is critical in protecting you and the occupants of your building. Because of this, it is important that you understand the nuances of each type of system so you are prepared when it comes time to select the right product …
How To Choose the Right Fire Alarm System for Your Building
Protecting the occupants of your building in the event of a fire should be a top priority for today’s building owners and managers. Choosing the right fire alarm system for your building can be an intimidating process, and we recommend working with an experienced fire alarm company to assess your needs and help you choose …
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