When you think about fire protection, your mind might immediately go to sprinklers, alarms, or emergency exits. But in commercial and industrial buildings, there’s another line of defense that plays a critical role in containing fires and saving lives: rolling… Continue Reading
How To Dispose of Old Fire Extinguishers Whether your fire extinguisher has been used or stored, it may be time for a replacement. With many types of fire extinguishers available, it is important to know what type of fire extinguisher… Continue Reading
VESDA is an acronym for Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus. VESDA systems are a type of aspirating smoke detection (ASD) that are designed to detect a fire as early as possible, when it is still in its incipient stages, by… Continue Reading
In school, students learn a lot of essential subject matter including general math, English, and science courses. Among these subject matters, it is important to also include safety lessons for the benefit of your students. Fire safety is a major… Continue Reading
Fire extinguishers will not last forever. All fire extinguishers will expire at some point but there is not always a strict expiration date. As the first line of defense for a fire, it is important that you make sure your… Continue Reading
Celebrate Safely this Holiday Season With the holidays right around the corner, it is important to be mindful of fire safety so you and your loved ones can enjoy this season safely. During the holiday season, decorations, cooking and other… Continue Reading
Fire Prevention Week is October 3rd – 9th, 2021. Every year, Fire Prevention Week is observed during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire that occurred in 1871. This fire killed more than 250 people,… Continue Reading
Fire Safety in High Rise Buildings It is very important to be aware of fire safety when you live or work in a high-rise building. High rises pose a danger to building occupants during a fire because they can be… Continue Reading
Fire Safety in the Workplace A fire in the workplace can be devastating to both the property owner and the people who work there. When workplaces are destroyed by fire it can cause people to lose their jobs and the business… Continue Reading
When you buy a new home, fire safety probably isn’t the first thing on your mind. Figuring out where to put your furniture, which bedroom everyone is going to use, where to hang that painting you love—that’s the fun part of… Continue Reading