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
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A Guide to Fire Sprinkler Heads
Fire sprinkler systems are very easy for most people to take for granted. But, have you ever noticed the different sprinkler heads that you see in retail, residential, and commercial properties? Although they may all seem the same, fire sprinkler… Read More
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4 Things You Should Ask Your Fire Protection Company
If you have hired a fire protection company for inspection, testing, repair services or to install new system(s), there’s a lot to think about. Being proactive protects your employees and property from potential fire damage. But with so many different… Read More
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What Should I Do with Older Fire Extinguishers?
You must work very hard to make sure your commercial business is safe from fires. This means portable fire extinguishers should be installed in accordance with NFPA standards. But what to do with older fire extinguishers that may have reached the end… Read More
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A Handy Guide to Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems
According to a study reported by the National Restaurant Association, over half of all fires in restaurants originate from food preparation equipment. These kinds of fires are what we aim to eliminate with kitchen hood suppression systems. To properly protect… Read More