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
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
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
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
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
Fire alarm and mass notification systems are an integral part of any industrial buildings’ life safety plan. Industrial facilities are often at risk of fire due to the many hazards present whether it be flammable materials or manufacturing processes. Having… Continue Reading
AEDs or Automated External Defibrillators are used during CPR to help those who are experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. When someone goes into cardiac arrest, AEDs are used to analyze the rhythm of their heart and deliver an electric shock (defibrillation)… Continue Reading
Kidde Fire Systems is one of the leading manufacturers of special hazard fire protection systems. The Kidde Fire Systems brand includes Chemetron and Fenwal. Kidde’s parent company, Carrier, also owns Marioff. Some of the fire protection systems manufactured by Kidde… Continue Reading
According to the NFPA, from 2010 to 2014, there was an estimated average of 7,410 structure fires in eating and drinking establishments. Cooking equipment caused 61% of fires and cooking materials were the first item ignited in 43% of fires… Continue Reading
As a warehouse distribution center safety manager for multi-site facilities, it can be challenging to identify and minimize fire risks and keep-up with your warehouses’ fire protection needs. Therefore, to give you a quick reference guide, we have provided a… Continue Reading