You know that fire extinguishers are essential on every floor in the home and workplace, but are you aware of the best rooms to keep them? While having a fire extinguisher is vital, that’s only one step of being prepared… Read More
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Fire Pump Inspection And Maintenance Tips
Fire pumps are an essential part of the fire protection system for buildings, as they provide water flow at a higher pressure for fire suppression. Fire pump inspections and maintenance are crucial for every facility, as a fire event can… Read More
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Fire Safety In High-Rise Apartment Buildings
While every home should have a plan in place in the event of a fire, it’s crucial for high-rise apartment tenants to be very prepared for a building fire. According to the NFPA, about 62 percent of fires between 2009-2013… Read More
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Winter Sprinkler System Preparation Checklist
Freezing sprinkler systems are always a big issue in the winter, and this season is expected to bring freezing temperatures. We’ve already seen the first snow of December, but before the next snow storm hits the East coast, it’s essential… Read More
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Essential Home Fire Safety Tips For This Winter
To many people, winter is the most wonderful time of the year. However, winter is also the most dangerous times of the year for home fires, as half of all home heating fires occur in December, January, and February. Before… Read More
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How To Keep Your Business Fire-Hazard Free During The Holiday Break
If you run a non-retail business, you may get at least a few days off this month for the holiday season. While December is known as a time for joy and happiness, the winter season unfortunately also comes with an… Read More
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How To Keep Your Fire Extinguisher In Perfect Working Condition
Fire extinguishers are an extremely beneficial tool, and every home, office, school, hospital – and virtually any area with living beings present – should have a working extinguisher. However, just having an extinguisher is not enough to ensure the safety… Read More
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Car Fire Prevention
While car fires do not happen frequently, everyone should be prepared for the possibility that they will have to deal with this potentially deadly emergency. In 2015, firefighters responded to over 170,000 car fires, and of those fires, 445 people… Read More
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The Best Type Of Fire Extinguishers For Your Commercial Building
While you are most likely aware that fire extinguishers are required for commercial buildings, did you know that there are many different fire extinguishers to choose from? Each type of extinguisher is created for a specific type of fire, and… Read More
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Fire Protection For Maryland Hospitals
In all hospitals and medical facilities, reliable fire protection systems are crucial. However, implementing fire safety initiatives can be a big challenge for healthcare facilities, as the codes and standards are always changing. This makes medical facilities one of the… Read More