Fire Suppression Systems Fire Protection For Highly Hazardous Material Fire suppression systems use water, inert gasses, clean agents, dry chemicals, or foam to put out fires very quickly and efficiently. Inert gas or clean agent fire suppression systems can be… 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
A commonly asked question in the fire protection world is the difference between fire sprinkler and fire suppression systems. Many people do not realize that fire sprinklers and fire suppression systems have major differences and have varying applications. Overall, fire… Continue Reading
Every year, one out of every 12 hotels reports a fire within their building. This contributes to about 3,520 fires per year in hotels or motels. Fire protection is critical to preventing fires in this type of building and a… Continue Reading
Mass Notification Systems Your Solution to Alerting Everyone Quickly Mass notification systems are becoming a standard for large and small facilities alike. They quickly disseminate critical alert information quickly to everyone in the facility. Mass notification systems allow facility managers… Continue Reading
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