Fire Safety & Careers : How Does a Smoke Alarm Work?

A smoke alarm uses a circuit board and works when smoke enters the sensing chamber, setting off a loud, audible tone. Find out the difference between ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms with advice from an experienced fire captain in thisfree video on fire safety. Expert: Captain Joe Bruni Bio: Captain Joe Bruni has over three [...]

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Fire Safety & Careers : How to Install a Smoke Detector

Installing a smoke detector is done by mounting it high on a wall, at least four to 12 inches away from the ceiling. Avoid placing a smoke detector too close to where the wall and ceiling meet, also known as a dead zone, with tips from an experienced fire captain in thisfree video on fire [...]

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