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FDNY Fire Extinguisher Tag Rule

Posted on June 9, 2022 by julie.heltunen
FDNY Fire Extinguisher Tag Rule

If you are a NYC business or building owner with fire extinguishers, you are required to have your extinguishers inspected and tagged by an FDNY approved fire extinguisher company. To crackdown on fraudulent services, fire extinguishers must be tagged with… Continue Reading →

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Fire Safety Tips for the Summer

Posted on June 6, 2022 by julie.heltunen
Fire safety tips for the summer

During the summer months fires are prevalent due to high temperatures and long dry seasons. It is important that you are aware of fire safety practices while enjoying your favorite summer activities such as grilling, campfires, and fireworks. Make sure… Continue Reading →

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Do Fire Extinguishers Expire?

Posted on May 4, 2022 by julie.heltunen

Fire extinguishers will not last forever. All fire extinguishers will expire at some point but there is not always a strict expiration date. As the first line of defense for a fire, it is important that you make sure your… Continue Reading →

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Water Mist Suppression System Manufacturers

Posted on April 6, 2022 by julie.heltunen

Water mist fire suppressions systems are an innovative form of fire suppression that uses very fine water droplets to control or suppress a fire. The smaller water droplets in water mist systems allow for better heat absorption and less water… Continue Reading →

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What is Fire Alarm Monitoring?

Posted on March 11, 2022 by julie.heltunen
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Fire alarm systems are an important part of any building’s life safety and fire protection. Fire alarm systems alert people inside your building of issues with your fire protection systems. In the event of a fire, it will alert the… Continue Reading →

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Hard-Wired vs. Wireless Fire Alarm Systems

Posted on December 22, 2021 by julie.heltunen

When choosing a fire alarm system for your business, you need to consider whether a hard-wired or a wireless system will work better for you. There are advantages and disadvantages of each choice. Hard-Wired Fire Alarms Wired alarm systems are… Continue Reading →

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Advantages of Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems

Posted on December 16, 2021 by julie.heltunen
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What is a Clean Agent? A clean agent is a fire extinguishing agent that is electrically non-conductive, volatile, or gaseous, and does not leave any residue behind. A clean agent fire suppression system consists of an inert gas or chemical… Continue Reading →

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Fire Safety Best Practices for the Holidays

Posted on December 9, 2021 by julie.heltunen

Celebrate Safely this Holiday Season With the holidays right around the corner, it is important to be mindful of fire safety so you and your loved ones can enjoy this season safely. During the holiday season, decorations, cooking and other… Continue Reading →

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Fire Sprinkler Backflow Preventer Testing

Posted on September 21, 2021 by julie.heltunen

What is Backflow? Backflow occurs when water flows in the direction that is opposite of where it is intended to go. In a fire sprinkler system, backflow occurs when water from the fire sprinkler line flows back towards the municipal… Continue Reading →

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Fire Prevention Week 2021

Posted on September 15, 2021 by julie.heltunen

Fire Prevention Week is October 3rd – 9th, 2021. Every year, Fire Prevention Week is observed during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire that occurred in 1871. This fire killed more than 250 people,… Continue Reading →

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