Every building, whether it is commercial, residential, or industrial must be in compliance with the building code and often that means having a fire sprinkler system installed. When it comes to sprinkler systems, it is important to know the different… Continue Reading
Fire extinguishers are an essential piece of the fire protection system of a building. They are easy to operate and almost anyone can use them, making them critical in saving the lives of others. Extinguishers are able to put out… 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
Fire Detection Systems: The Earliest Indication of Danger Fire detection systems are on the front line of fire protection for all facilities. They will be your earliest warning for the personnel that there is a fire danger and to exit… Continue Reading
On May 2nd, there was a fire at an automotive supplier plant in Michigan. This fire shut down the production of SUV’s at a Mercedes-Benz plant. The fire triggered an explosion caused by the mixture of water and magnesium. According… Continue Reading
With technology improvements, security and monitoring systems are becoming more accessible for your facility. Security technology includes everything from doorbell cameras to access control on doors and windows. Just as you want the police alerted immediately if there was a… 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