During the holiday season, many people spend a lot of time in the kitchen with friends and family. Cooking during the holidays should be an enjoyable and pleasant experience. Practicing fire safety methods in the kitchen is a great way… Continue Reading
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
If you have a clean agent fire suppression system installed in your facility, you’ve taken a great first step towards protecting lives from a fire. However, simply installing a system and doing nothing more is not enough. If you want… Continue Reading
Having the earliest warning possible is a large part of a fire protection system helping save not only lives, but limiting damage caused by fires. A fire can happen at any time and in often the least likely place you… Continue Reading
The loss that a fire creates can be catastrophic and even though sprinkler systems are meant to help, the damage that the water causes may give owners an additional headache and extensive damage to systems, especially in the event of… Continue Reading
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