Fire extinguishers provide the first line of defense for home and business owners against fires of all kinds. Over time, fire extinguishers have helped minimize the spread of fires and prevent fire damage, injury and death, but a lot of people don’t know much about the history of the fire extinguisher or how this technology […]
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Make Sure Your Fire Extinguishers Are Ready for Returning Employees
Most workplaces have been operating in dramatically different ways for over a year now, but things are gradually returning to normal, and lots of employers are bringing their employees back into the office. If you’re planning for the return of your employees, it’s important to make sure you have a safe workplace for them to […]
Do More with Less: Save Money on Your Fire Protection System
The best way to fight a fire in a commercial building—aside from preventing it from happening in the first place—is to suppress it as soon as it starts. That means having an automatic response like a fire sprinkler system in place and in good working condition, along with the understanding of how they operate. These […]
Sprinkler Systems: What’s Better, Wet or Dry?
Fire is one of the most destructive forces in nature. Whether it’s caused by weather-related events like lightning or manmade forces like electrical problems, improperly discarded cigarettes or other causes, if left unchecked, fire will destroy everything in its path. It can also spread very fast and quickly get out of control. Aside from prevention, […]
Important Summer Fire Safety Tips
Summer is here, and with summer comes a lot more exposure to and interaction with fire—think backyard bonfires for roasting marshmallows, campfires when you’re out camping in the wilderness, barbecues with friends, etc. According to the United States Fire Administration, summertime is one of the most dangerous times of year for accidents related to fire. […]