The best way to prevent your home or business from suffering catastrophic losses in the event of a fire is with the proper fire protection and fire preparation. Here are some of the basic steps that you should take to… Read More
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Preventing Residential Electrical Fires
More than 30,000 incidences of non-fatal electric shock occur every year and about 1,000 people every year die from electrocution. There are many electrical hazards within the home that can cause dangerous electrical fires. To make your home safer, follow… Read More
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Fire Extinguishers and Their Classifications
When it comes time to purchase new fire extinguishers for your home or business, it may get confusing when it comes to reading and understanding the different letter and numbers on the label. Ensuring that you buy the correct size… Read More
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Common Causes of Commercial Fires
While many think that the current demands on health and safety have gone a step too far, the statistics on fires and fatalities caused by fires tell a different story. Fire safety should remain paramount for any employer or owner… Read More
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Residential Fire Protection – Simple Ways to Prevent Kitchen Fires
The kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in any households, but unbeknownst to many, the kitchen can provide many hazards, the most common being kitchen fires. In 2010-2014, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 166,100 home structure… Read More
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Uncovering Myths About Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are typically only used in case of emergency. While they are a necessity for home or business, because of how rarely they are used it’s no surprise there would be myths springing up about them. Summer is the… Read More
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Are Fire Sprinkler Systems Really That Effective?
Fire sprinkler systems are required for many different commercial properties, but do they really make that big of a difference when a fire occurs? Many business owners and homeowners don’t realize how much of a radical difference fire sprinkler system… Read More
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Is Your Steel Commercial Building Really Fireproof?
Steel is known for being an excellent commercial building material, and part of its strength lies in its reduced flammability. Compared to other common commercial building materials, like wood and vinyl, steel seems pretty fireproof. However, being fire resistant isn’t… Read More
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Read This Before Your Annual Fire Alarm System Inspection
If you are in a commercial building, your fire alarm system needs to be tested once a year. Not only is this compliant with fire code, it also ensures that your business will stay safe and sound, even if disaster… Read More
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The Importance of Fire Alarms in Commercial Facilities
Fire alarms are one of the most important parts of fire safety in commercial facilities. Beyond being a requirement by law, fire alarms are also a critical way of alerting your employees, clients, customers, and neighbors of a fire somewhere… Read More