by Andy | Oct 14, 2026 | Fire Safety, Queensland Regulatory Updates, Smoke Alarms
Do smoke alarms expire? You press the test button, hear a loud beep and assume your smoke alarm is doing its job. Yet a successful test does not necessarily mean an older alarm can still detect smoke as reliably as it should. Smoke alarms work around the clock, but...
by Andy | Mar 1, 2026 | Fire Safety, Queensland Regulatory Updates, Smoke Alarms
Take safety seriously with 6-monthly smoke alarm checks A beep isn’t proof your smoke alarm will work. Many people assume that pressing the test button and hearing a sharp beep means their smoke alarm is fine. It feels reassuring, almost definitive. But in Australia,...
by Andy | Dec 19, 2025 | Award, CCTV, Security System, Smoke Alarms
We are proud to announce that Foxtone CCTV has been named the Winner of the 2025 Stretton Small Business Awards – Trade & Services category. This achievement is particularly meaningful as Foxtone CCTV was nominated by local residents and customers, recognising...
by Andy | Oct 1, 2025 | Fire Safety, Queensland Regulatory Updates, Smoke Alarms
Surprising truths about photoelectric smoke alarms Some surprises are the best parts of life—like laughter at the dinner table or an unexpected visit from friends. But others, like a house fire, are the worst. Since we can’t see the future, the best protection is...
