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
With Christmas less than a week away, there are a few important things to remember when it comes to your holiday decorating. Burning candles can give off a very nice ambiance but they also can post a very large fire… Continue Reading
Have you been thinking about adding a sprinkler system to your facility or home? There are a lot of benefits to having a sprinkler system installed with the most important being the safety of the people inside. Maybe the laws… Continue Reading
Fire Classifications 101 & Suppression Systems for a Paint Booth Not all fires are treated the same, but all fires can be deadly so they all deserve the right suppression system or sprinkler system to limit the damages and save… Continue Reading
Originally posted on International Fire Protection Blog. The Evolution of Fire Alarm Systems Fire alarm systems have gone through many changes over the years. Moving from the“birdhouse” Gamewell alarm boxes wired straight to the fire department, to wireless fire alarm… Continue Reading
Throughout the past decade, there has been significant growth in life safety innovations. Currently, notable alarm manufacturers such as Notifier and Silent Knight are working to release a new wireless line. By pushing the envelope, these manufacturers are hoping to achieve… Continue Reading