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
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
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
Fire suppression systems are often necessary in many industries to maximize the safety of the occupants and assets within a building. A fire suppression system is used to control and extinguish a fire, often using wet or dry chemicals. When… Continue Reading
The Station Nightclub Fire Fifteen years ago, on February 20, 2003, a fire broke out at the Station nightclub in Rhode Island. Pyrotechnics caused the foam used to soundproof the walls to start ablaze and within minutes, 100 people died. This tragic… Continue Reading
As a fire protection provider for the healthcare industry, APi National Service Group (APi NSG) wants to keep you informed on the latest regulations and technology updates within this industry. One of the latest updates involves the compliance of fire extinguisher… Continue Reading
May 19th, 2018 is home fire sprinkler day sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association. It was a project of the NFPA’s fire sprinkler initiative and the home fire sprinkler coalition. This day was set up to bring awareness to… Continue Reading
If you have a commercial kitchen or are installing one, you will be needing a kitchen hood fire suppression system installed. A fire and life safety provider will help you choose a system to protect your staff and facility that… Continue Reading
Early in the morning of October 18th, 2011, Peter Maktenieks and his friend, Amy Pass, lost their lives in a house fire. Peter was the beloved brother of Tracy Maktenieks, an employee of Delta Fire Systems based out of Salt… Continue Reading
When someone thinks about safety and the fire protection industry – they most likely may be thinking about exit routes or emergency action plans, fire prevention plans or ventilation plans for their facilities. While this is all important and applies… Continue Reading