Which alarm system sends a signal directly to the fire department via a telephone line or radio signal?

Which alarm system sends a signal directly to the fire department via a telephone line or radio signal?

• A. Remote supervising station alarm system
• B. Local alarm
• C. Protected premises alarm system
• D. Proprietary supervising alarm system

Answer: (A)

This question is about how alarm signals reach authorities. The defining feature is that the alarm is sent to a remote supervising station, which is responsible for notifying the fire department through a telephone line or radio system. This off-site monitoring setup allows the alarm signal to be dispatched to firefighters without requiring on-site personnel, making it the best fit for a system that directly links to fire department notification via external communications. The other options describe on-site sounding only (local alarm), or monitoring configurations that don’t specifically emphasize dispatch to the fire department through a remote station, such as a private or general monitored setup. The key idea here is the off-site supervising station handling the notification.

This question is about how alarm signals reach authorities. The defining feature is that the alarm is sent to a remote supervising station, which is responsible for notifying the fire department through a telephone line or radio system. This off-site monitoring setup allows the alarm signal to be dispatched to firefighters without requiring on-site personnel, making it the best fit for a system that directly links to fire department notification via external communications.

The other options describe on-site sounding only (local alarm), or monitoring configurations that don’t specifically emphasize dispatch to the fire department through a remote station, such as a private or general monitored setup. The key idea here is the off-site supervising station handling the notification.