Not all fire alarm systems are created equal, and it is important to know the difference between fire detection, protection, and suppression and ensure that your fire and life safety system provides as much protection as possible.

Fire detection systems include devices like smoke or gas alarms that detect smoke, gas, and or fire.

Fire protection systems are designed to minimize damage from a fire and include active and passive protection measures. Active fire protection system slow or stop a fire such as sprinkler systems. Passive fire protection includes things like fire doors that minimize the spread of fire and flammability.

Fire suppression systems include fire sprinklers and fire extinguishers that suppress or extinguish a fire.

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