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In Spring Our Fancy Turns to Thoughts of … Cleaning
My apologies to Alfred Lord Tennyson for that headline, but now that spring has arrived our thoughts turn to cleaning—or they should turn to cleaning. I’m not just talking about your house, but your business too, especially fire and security systems. As you sweep the...
How To Effectively Use Fire Extinguishers: For Daycare Providers
Millions of Children in Day Care Facilities Every week in the United States, over 11 million children younger than age five are in some type of childcare arrangement. On average, these children spend 36 hours a week in childcare. It’s their second home, so it must be...
Announcing: Life Safety Made Simple Online Academy
Changing with the Times One thing I’ve learned in the 25 years since our business was launched is that I am always learning and at times need a good refresher course to keep my skills sharp. There have been countless changes, advances and innovations in fire and...
Drake Hotel: A Cautionary Tale Becomes Harsh Reality
In the News It’s a heart-breaking story that made national headlines and makes me relive a personal tragedy from my childhood. A fire breaks out at 3 a.m. Christmas Day in Francis Drake Hotel, a 146-room three-story former luxury hotel in downtown Minneapolis being...
Senior Living: Have Fire Extinguisher, Will Travel
Changing Senior Living Needs and Options It’s inevitable that you or someone you love will move into an independent or assisted living community, rehabilitation or memory care facility. Over 1.3 million people move into nursing homes and 713,000 currently move into...
Top Five Safety and Security Questions To Ask When Researching Senior Living Options
Happy New Year! The impact the Baby Boomer generation has on senior living cannot be underestimated, and the numbers prove it. The Population Reference Bureau says seniors over the age of 64 compose 16 percent—52 million—of the current population. The number of...
Wishing You a Happy, Safe and Secure Christmas
Getting Ready for the New Year The holiday season is here with family gatherings, office parties, cooking, shopping, and travel. As you hang the lights, pick out a Christmas tree, wrap the gifts and take a break from the office, here are safety tips to make sure your...
A Commitment to Safety & Security
Brothers Fire and Security, established in 1994, is a fire protection, security and communication company located in Minnesota. With its main headquarters in Elk River and its security operation in St. Cloud, Brothers Fire and Security is dedicated to providing the...
Switch From Analog To Cellular Monitering For Best Results
Hit the Road Jack Remember when there was phone jack in every room? Those days are fading into the past as landlines are following the same path to the technology trash heap as the pay phone. Why be a prisoner to your analog fire alarm panel’s software when the new...