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  • Is Your Home Safe From Carbon Monoxide?

    Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly if inhaled in large amounts. It is produced when fuels such as wood, gasoline, propane, and natural gas burn incompletely. Because it is difficult to detect, CO poisoning can be a serious hazard, particularly in enclosed spaces such as homes and vehicles.  

    One of the most common sources of CO in homes is the furnace, which can produce the gas if it is not properly maintained or ventilated. Other sources of CO in homes include gas stoves, gas water heaters, and gas dryers. Wood stoves and fireplaces can also produce CO if they are not properly ventilated.  

    Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, and shortness of breath. In severe cases, it can lead to unconsciousness and death. Children, the elderly, and people with respiratory conditions are especially vulnerable to CO poisoning.  

    To protect your home and family from carbon monoxide poisoning, there are several steps you can take:

    1. Install and maintain CO detectors in your home, you can additionally consider a monitored CO system to protect your home while you’re away.  
    2. Keep your furnace, water heater, and other gas appliances in good working order, and have them inspected regularly by a qualified technician.  
    3. Make sure that your home is well-ventilated, particularly when using gas appliances.  
    4. Never use a gas stove or oven to heat your home.  
    5. Never leave a car running in an attached garage, even with the door open.  
    6. Avoid using portable fuel-burning appliances, such as camping stoves, inside your home or any other enclosed space.  

    By following these simple steps, you can help protect yourself and your family from the dangers of carbon monoxide. 

    Additionally, residents of rental properties should know about their landlord’s responsibility to maintain adequate carbon monoxide detection. To learn more about   Ontario carbon monoxide detection requirements, read here.

  • Fire & Life Safety

    Fire & Life Safety

    Security ONE is excited to announce the creation of a new Fire & Life Safety division.

    Security ONE now provides critical Fire Detection solutions for a wide range of customers including retailers, small and large commercial buildings, and industrial and low and high rise residential buildings among others. Security ONE utilizes the latest IP and GSM monitoring technology.

    With this new division, Security ONE can now ensure that all fire code requirements and fire detection, safety, security and business goals are met for our customers. Security ONE’s CFAA technicians are trained in all aspects of installation and service, and the mandatory inspection of fire monitoring systems.

    The Fire & Life Safety division will be headed by Dean Moyes, who brings 22 years of experience to the role. “Our fire protection services include fire suppression, fire alarm system evaluation and design and the development of fire protection system design drawings and specifications,” says Moyes. “By asking the right questions, exploring options, and carefully considering the ‘what ifs’ of existing and future requirements, we produce reliable, safe and technologically-efficient system solutions.”

    Director of Marketing, Corey Robertson says being a ULC listed monitoring station is great advantage for Security ONE. “Most cities and municipalities require that any occupied commercial premises, including residential low- and high-rise multi-tenanted buildings, be protected by a fire system monitored and serviced by a ULC-listed alarm company.” Robertson says this ensures that the proper responses and procedures are followed when fire alarms, fire troubles, and fire supervisory alarms are received, and that your system is in good working order.

    Security ONE has been locally owned and operated since 1978, providing peace of mind to Southwestern Ontario for over 30 years, and is a member of the Better Business Bureau, Canadian Alarm & Security Association (CANASA), and is listed with Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC).