Many people are aware of the importance of fire alarms and smoke detectors, however, fire sprinkler systems are the most important type of fire prevention overall. Fire officials in Hibbing, Minnesota said that a sprinkler system in a Northern Minnesota… Continue Reading
Fire Hazards at Work
If you own a business, one of your top priorities should be to keep your employees safe. All employees should know how to respond to a fire and how to identify possible fire hazards. Combustible Materials and Chemicals The fire… Continue Reading
Common Contributors to Electrical Fires
Electrical fires are a common cause of household fires. In fact, electrical fires cause about 51,000 fires every year. They are the third leading cause of home structures fires and many of them happen due to ignorance and neglect. There… Continue Reading
Fire Safety in Apartments and Multi-Family Units
If you live in an apartment complex or a multi-family home, you are responsible for keeping your family safe from potential fire threats as well as the people around you. Although multi-family homes and apartments are affordable and practical for… Continue Reading
Preventing Children from Starting Fires
Unfortunately, many young children are fascinated by fire. As a result, many young children start fires as a direct result which they believe to be a source of entertainment, not danger. As adults, it is important to prevent children from… Continue Reading
Fool-Proof Way to Fireproof Your Home
Many people are constantly looking for better ways to fireproof their homes and make sure that their homes are a safe place for their families. In the United States, the majority of fire related deaths occur at home. In fact,… Continue Reading
Keep Your Christmas Tree Fire-Free
If you celebrate Christmas, you likely spend some time searching for the perfect Christmas tree to place into your home. You wander through rows of trees until you settle on “the one.” As you put it up inside of your… Continue Reading
Control Your Candles from Your Mobile Phone
As the weather gets cooler and the days get darker, people love to light candles. Candles give off a warm glow and fill our homes with the scent of cinnamon or pumpkin but they are a major fire risk. According… Continue Reading
Sprinkler System Limits Damage at Chicago Business
The fire chief in the village of Wilmette, a village outside of Chicago, publicly spoke to the benefits of sprinkler systems when a storage room fire was put out by an automatic sprinkler system that had been installed. The fire,… Continue Reading
Designing A Commercial Building With Fire Safety In Mind
It is common knowledge insurance rates are cheaper for homes near fire stations or those with a fire hydrant nearby. It makes sense: the extent of possible damage to a home is lower if firemen can get to the home,… Continue Reading
