A fire can break out at any moment. It only takes a chemical reaction between oxygen and a fuel source for a fire to put property and life at risk.Fire ignition creates the most damage at high temperatures. Heat is… Read More
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The Benefits of Fire Alarms for Shopping Malls
Do you own a mall or rent a store within a mall? Malls are very popular destinations for tourists and locals alike. Many people can’t resist retail therapy. However the more popular a mall becomes to tourists and locals,… Read More
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Fire Safety: The dangers of Laptops in Dorms
It is mid-July. Students across the nation are participating in camp and later in August will be headed back to college dorms. There are many risks that come with dorm housing – including laptop fires. Every year colleges… Read More
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About Fireworks Fire Safety
4th of July was just a few days ago and tragic reports are already coming in related to unsafe and unlawful usage of fireworks. Residential and commercial property owners alike should be aware of the dangers of fireworks and… Read More
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Fatal Residential Fires: How do Smoke Detection Systems save lives?
Do you own or manage residential buildings? It is important to keep up with fire safety to prevent fatal fires in residential buildings. Every year the U.S. fire departments report that 1,800 fatal residential building fires happen that cause… Read More
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Fire Safety: How to reduce False Alarms
This week in Bel Air, MD a 2-alarm fire set ablaze that caused more than $99,000 in fire damage. The fire occurred on the 200 block of Chestnut Hill Road in Forest Hill. It took fire fighters 30 minutes… Read More
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The Importance of having working Fire Alarms
In the case of a fire emergency, you do not want to experience non-operating fire alarms and smoke alarms. Fire alarms and smoke alarms should be located on every level of your business, including the basement. The best fire… Read More
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How To Prevent Auto Repair Shop Fires: The Benefits of Fire Systems
In May a 2-alarm fire completely destroyed an auto repair shop in Baltimore, MD. A careless smoker caused the 2-alarm fire that resulted in property damage over $1 million dollars (the auto repair shop, surrounding businesses and apartments in northwest… Read More
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Balanced Fire Protection: Using Fire Extinguishers As A First Line Of Defense
This Tuesday in Baltimore a massive explosion occurred after a truck and train collided in Rosedale, Maryland. The CSX freight train derailment happened northeast of Baltimore around 2 p.m. One rail car carried hazardous materials but the Baltimore County Executive… Read More
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Apartment Complex Fires: Preventing Loss Of Life With Smoke Detectors
One of the top reasons why loss of life occurs in apartment complexes is lack of early warning in case of a fire. One way to enhance life safety at the apartment complex you manage is to have fire alarms… Read More