Fires happen. Cooking equipment, wildfires, and electrical malfunctions can lead to your building suddenly catching fire. It’s hard to think during a fire and equally challenging to devise an escape […]
From the Amazon and Australia to California, wildfires are increasing in scope and frequency. In most instances, dry weather attributed to climate change is to blame. Today, fire seasons can […]
The Fire Department of New York City (FDNY) responds to around 2,200 structural fire calls each month. This number is staggering, especially considering that many landowners ignore measures that could […]
Healthcare facilities promote better physical, mental, and emotional health for the people who walk through their doors. Part of that effort is ensuring the safety and security of the healthcare […]
Data center managers and employees should not overlook the necessity of following recommended fire protection standards. Fires can suddenly strike within digital equipment, wires, cables, HVAC equipment, raised floors, suspended […]
High-rises are defined as buildings 75 feet or more in height measured from the lowest level fire department vehicles can access, to the floor of the highest story accessible to […]
In 2004, New York City passed Local Law 26, which requires all residential buildings at least 40-feet tall to have commercial fire sprinkler systems installed within 15 years. The law […]
Hospitals and long-term healthcare facilities must comply with the firestopping requirements set forth in the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. To help hospitals and long-term care facilities comply with the […]
Workday equipment like computers, lights, and especially HVAC systems, all require electrical power to operate. The fairly complex network of panels, junction boxes, wires, and fixtures that provides power in […]
Holiday decorations often play an important role in making a workplace feel more festive and jovial. When you’re decorating for the holidays, though, it’s also important to be mindful of […]
Our team at Total Fire Protection is a dynamic group of concerned citizens — we take social responsibility seriously and genuinely enjoy giving back. Yes, we focus on fire protection […]
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), “there are more than three times as many home cooking fires on Thanksgiving as a typical day of the year.” Deep-frying has become a […]
