If you are a business owner or an employee, you should take safety seriously while you are at work. Knowing fire safety can help protect a business and its employees from a fire that can have dangerous consequences. Good Fire Safety Practices for Your Business 1. Create an Evacuation Plan Develop a plan for how…
It is extremely important to take care of your fire protection systems during the cold winter months. Proper maintenance goes a long way in making sure your systems do not become damaged by the freezing temperatures. However, we know that it can be difficult to always be prepared for changes in weather. Even when testing,…
Prevent Sprinkler System Freezing this Winter It is getting cold outside which means it is time to check your fire sprinkler pipes. When the temperatures drop below freezing outside, the water in your sprinkler pipes can freeze, preventing your sprinkler system from working properly. Although it may seem like a difficult task, checking your system…
Keeping your fire protection systems up to date and working properly is important for life safety. The key to making sure your systems are in working condition is to have them regularly inspected by a fire protection professional. There are many reasons why you should consider having your systems regularly inspected: 1.It’s the Law. Performing…
Historic buildings contain much of the heritage and culture of our country’s past. Protecting artifacts and buildings with historical significance is important to preserving history for future generations. Throughout the years, one of the biggest causes of loss of historic artifacts and buildings has been fire. Fire protection systems are necessary to preventing fire damage to…
During a fire, every second counts. A few seconds can be the difference between escaping a fire safely and devastating consequences. Teaching people of all ages about fire safety can improve the chances of a person’s survival during a fire. Fire prevention education is so important that there is a week every October dedicated to…
It’s almost the 4th of July – a great time of the year to spend time with family, friends and your neighbor celebrating our Nation’s birthday! From yard games to cookouts and wrapping up the evening with fireworks, we hope you have a wonderful time. As we live and breath fire and hazards that can…
A fire in a Southeast D.C. apartment building injured one person and displaced 20 people in the 12 unit apartment building. The fire started on the first floor of the building and extended to the second floor. This type of fire reminds everyone of the importance of fire sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems for…
There are many different makes and models of smoke alarms and smoke detectors available in the market today. There are many ways to have them installed and where you locate them. Determining the best possible smoke alarm for your application and how and if you connect them can be a challenge. There are smoke alarms…
According to the National Fire Protection Association, of the 25 large-loss fires in 2016, there was a total property loss of $348.6 million dollars in the 22 fires that involved structures. This is a staggering number by any standards. There are many reasons to install a fire protection system and this is one of them. …
