A burning fire has three necessary ingredients: oxygen, fuel, and heat. When at least one of the three ingredients are taken away or diminished, a fire is extinguished. A carbon dioxide fire suppression system works by eliminating the oxygen present… Continue Reading
In a hospital, patient health and safety are the top priorities. Installing a fire protection system should also be a priority, as it will promote the safety of the patients, staff, and visitors of the hospital. A Hospital’s Unique Risks… Continue Reading
Why special hazard systems? Fire alarms and sprinkler systems can help fight a fire, but depending on the type of facility, sprinklers may cause additional damage to the property and items that it is there to protect. That is where… Continue Reading
Water is not the only option for extinguishing a fire. In fact, water may make a fire burn more uncontrollably in some cases. Knowing which form of fire suppression to use on different types of fires or hazards is critical… Continue Reading
Preventing fires is key to Life Safety of your loved ones. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) understands the importance of fire prevention, which is why they dedicate an entire week to the cause every October. This year, the week… Continue Reading
Making sure your building has proper fire protection and keeping your fire protection systems up to date can be daunting tasks. Luckily, Reliance Fire Protection has posted a Fire Protection Guide for Building Managers that has helpful information you need… Continue Reading
Deluge Vs. Pre-Action Fire Protection Systems There are several types of fire protection systems available when it comes to protecting your home, business, and or assets. There are wet systems, dry systems, fire sprinkler systems, fire suppression systems, and many… Continue Reading
Adding home fire sprinkler systems have never been easier. Whether you are building a new home or retrofitting a fire sprinkler system to your current home, there are many reasons and incentives to consider doing so. Adding a fire sprinkler… Continue Reading
Developing an emergency action plan is vital to the safety of employees, residents, and customers for businesses. This emergency action plan may be mandated by OSHA, your insurance company, or the Authority Having Jurisdiction(AHJ) for your area. The purpose of… Continue Reading
In fire safety, early detection of a fire is one of the most important ways to save lives and property. When a fire is detected early, people can evacuate to a safe location faster and the fire department can arrive… Continue Reading