Fire extinguishers are required in almost every single building. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes the standard which defines the type and quantity of fire extinguishers required in buildings. Do you know how many fire extinguishers are required for… Read More
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Useful Fire Safety Tips for the Fall
As the temperatures begin to drop and the leaves start to change color, it is never too soon to start taking some preliminary action to prepare for the cold fall weather. Not only will you save money on your utility… Read More
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4 Areas to Keep Fire Extinguishers in your Home
Do you have fire extinguishers in your house? Do you know where they are located? If you don’t have fire extinguishers you should get one (or more) immediately. There are many sources of fire and combustibles in the average home… Read More
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How Do Foam Fire Suppression Systems Work?
Fire suppression systems come in all different forms, but they all serve the same purpose: to suppress or extinguish a fire. One form is a foam fire suppression system, which is similar to a wet sprinkler system but combines water… Read More
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Fireline and the Baltimore Hunger Project
This past week Fireline employees participated in an annual “volunteer day” stuffing weekend food bags for Baltimore Hunger Project, a non-profit organization that helps feed food insecure children in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Many students that receive free school… Read More
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When Do You Need to Install Emergency and Exit Lights?
When an emergency or power outage affects your business, it is crucial to have reliable emergency lights and clearly marked fire exit lights. Emergency lighting and fire exit signs are among some of the most important safety devices in commercial properties. They’re… Read More
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Easy Steps to Help Avoid Sprinkler System Freeze Ups
Suppose your business has an unheated space or other structure where cold temperatures might cause frozen sprinkler pipes. If so, it might be equipped with a dry-pipe fire sprinkler system. These sprinkler systems are used in settings where temperatures above 40 degrees… Read More
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What are Class K Fire Extinguishers?
While all buildings should be equipped with portable fire extinguishers, not all of them serve the same purpose. As such, all businesses and properties should be thoroughly assessed to ensure that the right fire extinguisher is available to extinguish the… Read More
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Do Your Employees Know How to React if Your Fire Alarm System Goes Off?
If you are a business owner, you must have a code-compliant and working fire alarm system to protect customers and employees. The NFPA Codes dictate fire alarm system requirements. What’s important is that your employees understand the basic signals of the… Read More
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Fire Safety Tips After Purchasing a New Home
When you purchase a new home, fire safety is probably one of the last things on your mind. Figuring out where to put your furniture, which bedroom everyone is going to use, where to hang that painting you like –… Read More