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From fires and natural disasters to break-ins, theft, and vandalism, businesses face a wide range of threats, dangers, and emergencies on an everyday basis. The best way to keep your organization from becoming the victim of one of these disasters is by having comprehensive fire protection and security systems installed. However, one of the most...

Fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and other aspects of fire protection systems are absolutely essential for ensuring that your workplace is a safe environment. However, as advanced and life-saving systems as these systems are, they cannot help protect your people and your property from one huge threat - your employees themselves. A large...

Fire pumps are the unsung heroes of fire protection systems – they are the reason that there is enough water supply and pressure to allow fire sprinkler systems to work. When a regular water supply cannot provide the required amount of pressure that theses systems need to work, fire pumps are installed to meet the...

While the basics of fire protection and fire safety, such as choosing the right extinguisher type and fire exits, remain the same over time, technological advances help make fighting fire much easier and more effective. There have been many advances in the last few years in the world of technology and fire protection as...

Every year, nearly 25,000 fires cost companies billions of dollars in damage, workers compensation filings, and employee lawsuits. Some of these fires probably could have been prevented from being such devastating catastrophes should the buildings have had up-to-code fire protection equipment, including fire extinguishers. Did you know that...

It is sad that there are still quite a few misconceptions about fire protection systems that are continually being perpetuated in this day and age. Although these life-saving systems have and will continue to prove their worth, some people still believe the hype behind the fallacies that are still in circulation. Here are just a few...

Did you know that there are actually four different types of detectors that are used to sense the presence of a fire? The best way to determine which kind is the right choice for your business or building is to understand the differences between them. The four types of fire detectors are ionization/photoelectric, photoelectric, ionization, and...

Fire extinguishers are incredibly important safety tools that should be placed in every single building that is occupied. However, simply placing an extinguisher in the building is not enough to ensure the safety of those inside. In order to be kept in proper working order, fire extinguishers must be regularly maintained or they may not...

Although most people are aware that commercial buildings are required by law to have fire extinguishers, they do not know that there are actually many different types of extinguishers to choose from. Each specific type of fire extinguisher is developed for a certain type of fire or may only be applicable in particular situations. At A...

Do you know if your commercial building or facility will be protected in the event of a fire? You must not only ensure that you not only have the proper fire safety procedures in place, but also equip your building with the most updated and effective detection systems to alert your employees should a fire...