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How Can you Protect Yourself and Your Building in a Time of Emergency?

Posted on September 13, 2022 by julie.heltunen

Did you know that in sprinkler buildings 84% of the time fires occur, they never grow large enough to activate the sprinklers? This was taken from a study done by the NFPA. So if the fires didn’t grow large enough… Continue Reading →

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Fire Safety Tips for the Summer

Posted on June 6, 2022 by julie.heltunen
Fire safety tips for the summer

During the summer months fires are prevalent due to high temperatures and long dry seasons. It is important that you are aware of fire safety practices while enjoying your favorite summer activities such as grilling, campfires, and fireworks. Make sure… Continue Reading →

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What is an AED?

Posted on June 30, 2021 by julie.heltunen

AEDs or Automated External Defibrillators are used during CPR to help those who are experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. When someone goes into cardiac arrest, AEDs are used to analyze the rhythm of their heart and deliver an electric shock (defibrillation)… Continue Reading →

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Common Types of Security Systems

Posted on November 6, 2020 by julie.heltunen

When it comes to keeping your business, occupants or visitors safe, you deserve nothing but the best. That’s why it is important to invest in high quality engineered security systems that will keep your building occupants, visitors and property safe.… Continue Reading →

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7 Important Components of Life Safety Systems

Posted on May 28, 2019 by julie.heltunen

Life safety systems are made up of elements that are designed to protect your building and its occupants during a fire or emergency situation. There are many components that make up life safety systems. Having an integrated and fully functioning… Continue Reading →

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Ansul FM 200 Fire Suppression System

Posted on December 11, 2018 by julie.heltunen

Fire sprinkler systems and fire suppression systems come in many varying types.  From water based to foam based to chemical agents, they all have certain types of hazards that they can extinguish the flames effectively if a fire were to… Continue Reading →

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Large Mobile Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems

Posted on December 3, 2018 by julie.heltunen

  Did you know that equipment such as large dump trucks in the mines and buses for public transportation can have the same fire protection offered to them as your home or place of business?  With today’s fire protection technology… Continue Reading →

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Life Safety and Fire Protection in Hospitals

Posted on October 9, 2018 by julie.heltunen

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 →

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Home Fire Sprinkler System

Posted on August 7, 2018 by julie.heltunen

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 →

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Emergency Action Plan

Posted on August 1, 2018 by julie.heltunen

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 →

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