It is less sensitive to small particles produced by the burning of liquids such as e.g. It is very sensitive to particles that are present in thick smoke. The optical smoke detector uses the diffused light principle. The product contains two separate detectors – an optical smoke detector and a temperature detector. for alarms reported by the system, sections can be set for which the alarm will be indicated.a fire alarm from the system (alarm triggered by another fire detector).a fire alarm detected by the detector itself.

The detector indicates a dangerous situation optically with an integrated light and a siren. If the detector is operated without being assigned to a control panel or if communication with the control panel has been lost, it works in an autonomous mode (EN 14604).

Residents can call the fire station (247-6201) requesting a smoke detector or to have one checked to ensure it is operating properly.The detector communicates wirelessly and it is supplied by batteries (3x 1.5 V AA).

Prior to Fire Personnel leaving a residence after a response, they will check the home to ensure it has a working smoke detector.

When shift members arrive at your door, please note that they will be in uniform.

Biannually to coincide with the time change (Spring and Fall) each shift is assigned a neighborhood to go door to door checking smoke detectors, installing smoke detectors, and educating residents on the importance of smoke detectors.

The Jacksonville Beach Fire Department is committed to preventing fire deaths in our city and performs the activities listed to reinforce that commitment. Approximately 70% of home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke detectors or did not have working smoke detectors. Working smoke detectors greatly reduce the likelihood of a residential fire fatality by providing occupants with early warning and giving them additional time to escape. This program is to help prevent fire fatalities by assisting residents in obtaining a smoke detector, checking the operation of smoke detectors, and educating them in the use of smoke detectors.

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