Fire Prevention Week (FPW) is October 4th – 10th. The NFPA sponsors FPW every year during the week of October 9th to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The Great Chicago Fire killed 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed… Continue Reading
When Should I Install an FM-200 Fire Protection System?
FM-200 is a popular fire suppression system. The agent used is heptafluoropropane, a compound of carbon, fluorine and hydrogen. It suppresses a fire through heat absorption. This fire suppression agent works well for a wide variety of applications. Benefits… Continue Reading
Data Center Fire Protection
Data centers play a critical role in the operation of many businesses. For many companies, data centers are necessary for operations to continue, so downtime is not an option. It is extremely important for data centers to have proper fire… Continue Reading
Fire Prevention Week 2019
Fire Prevention Week is October 6th-12th 2019. FPW is observed on the week of the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire. The Chicago Fire of 1871 killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 people homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures,… Continue Reading
Reasons Why You Need Fire Protection Inspections
Not getting you fire protection system is unsafe and a violation of NFPA standards. Getting regular inspections of your fire sprinkler and alarms is important to protect the people in your facility. Here are the top reasons to get your… Continue Reading
Backflow Prevention
What is Backflow? Backflow occurs when the direction of water flow is reversed by a sudden change in pressure. For example, this could happen when the water that is flowing into a fire sprinkler system changes direction and flows back… Continue Reading
Reasons to Consider Foam Fire Suppression Systems
When you think about firefighters trying to put out a fire, you probably think about them using water to do it. Water is very often used to fight fires, and it’s what you’ll find in many of today’s fire suppression… Continue Reading
Why You Should Consider a Fire Sprinkler System For Your Home
A house fire breaking out is a nightmare shared by all homeowners. Few things tingle the spine more than thinking about your home in flames. As the old adage goes, “it’s better to be safe than sorry.” This is especially… Continue Reading
Top Tips for Fire Safety
Residential fires are unpleasant to think about; but unfortunately, if you don’t take the proper steps to prevent them, residential fires can occur. Here are the top five things you should do to protect yourself, your family, and your property… Continue Reading
Reviewing Fire Safety this Spring
If you’re like many Americans who take the spring season as a chance to do some seriously cleaning around the house, then there’s one other thing you should add to your to-do list: reviewing fire safety in your home. To… Continue Reading
