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
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4 Alarm Fire: The Do’s And Don’ts of Warehouse Fire Safety
Just last Saturday a 4-alarm fire broke out at a Dundalk warehouse on the 2300 block of Chesapeake Avenue. It was a fast moving fire on a stormy night. The fire-damaged warehouse is a welding company with fire hazardous material… Read More
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Open Space Gallery: Preventing Two Alarm Fires
Just last week, Open Space Gallery in Remington experienced a two-alarm fire. Luckily the two-alarm fire did not damage the expensive artwork within Open Space gallery. The gallery is now in recovery with community assistance to ship artwork into storage…. Read More
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Dormitory Fire Safety: How Dorm Fire Alarms Save Lives
A dormitory is an area where students study, sleep and eat. Good dorm safety practices are important to the healthy well being of the student body. One of the biggest dangers of dorm life is a dorm fire. Dorm… Read More
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Fire Safety: How Fire Alarms And Voice Evacuation Systems Save Lives
When a fire breaks out, the best way to save lives is to provide early warnings and voice evacuation guidance. Having fire alarms installed and an emergency voice evacuation system set in place can save tremendous amounts of lives. Life… Read More