Fire extinguishers are used to help building occupants protect themselves against small commercial fires. Fire extinguishers should only be used if safety permits it; no one should ever place themselves in harm’s way just to use a fire extinguisher. In… Read More
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Fire Sprinkler System Facts
Fire safety is nothing new in today’s society. Anyone who owns or manages a commercial building understands the importance of having a fire sprinkler system installed in the building. However, many of us only know some basic information about the… Read More
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Types and Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers
When it comes to fire safety within the workplace, one of the most essential steps to take is to keep maintained fire extinguishers on the property at all times. Fire extinguishers can be one of the first lines of… Read More
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The Need for a Kitchen Hood System
Working in a commercial kitchen may seem like an overall safe environment, but in reality, a commercial kitchen environment can be very hazardous. Because of this, a commercial kitchen should have a kitchen hood system installed. A kitchen hood system… Read More
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All about Air Sampling Smoke Detection
When it comes to keeping your commercial building safe, there are a number of different systems that can be installed to protect against commercial fires. One of the more unique, but quickly growing, systems is a an air sampling smoke… Read More
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Dorm Fire Safety Questions
As the winter break begins to end, many college students are preparing to move back to their college dorm. While this is always a fun and exciting time for college students, they should also be aware of their safety within… Read More
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Preventing Workplace Fires
According to fire safety statistics, the American workplace setting sees at least two hundred fires a day. Because of that high number, it also means that almost two hundred employees are killed, more than five thousand are injured, and nearly… Read More
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4 Types of Fire Sprinkler Systems
It is best to have protection in commercial buildings in case of fire or smoke. Installing a sprinkler system is a good preventative measure to take. There are various types of fire sprinklers and below are descriptions of these so… Read More
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Preventing Commercial Fires this Winter Season
The winter season is almost here, which means Maryland residents are beginning to brace themselves for another year of frigid temperatures. As the risk for commercial fires continues to increase, building and business owners should be sure to educate their… Read More
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Commercial Fires: Common Causes
Commercial fires are quite common in the United States. In fact, the United States averages around 80,000 commercial fires occur each year. With these annual fires, the nation sees about 18,000 injuries, 3,000 fatalities, and at least 10 billion dollars… Read More