Hotel Fire Safety for Owners
There are over 3,500 fires in hotels every year. This statistic is staggering and scary, considering how catastrophic a hotel fire can be if it spreads. If you own or […]
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What is an Infrared Electrical Inspection and Why You Should Regularly Have One
Infrared electrical inspection (IEI) is one of the best methods for assessing the condition of your equipment. This service is useful because infrared light can spot irregularities in heat, which […]
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The Basics of Office Fire Safety
According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments respond to an average of 3,340 office fires per year. These fires lead to an average of four deaths, 44 injuries, […]
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Opening Your Business or Facility after COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed our work landscape significantly. Our nation’s unemployment rate is rising, and the path to a reopened country is not yet clear. But there are several changes that […]
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Criteria To Consider When Choosing A Fire Protection Company For Your Business
An excellent fire protection company will meticulously inspect your building, choose the best fire suppression system for your building, and go above and beyond your expectations. On the other hand, […]
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Common Causes Of Commercial Building Fires And How To Prevent Them
Commercial fires are every business owner’s worst nightmare. According to the United States Fire Administration, there were 1,318,500 fires in 2018, with about $25.6 billion in damages. Of these fires, […]
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The Right Firefighting Agent Can Fight Fires While Also Protecting The Environment
We live in a finite world. There is only so much water, oil, and land at our disposal. Eventually, we’re going to run out of space, and this will happen […]
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Importance of Fire Protection Inspections
You don’t want to find out that your fire protection system is faulty when your building is up in flames. By that point, you’ll have lost everything you seek to […]
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Securing Your Property With Thermal Imaging Technology
Given the unprecedented spread and impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) during the winter and spring of this year, many businesses and property owners are rightfully taking precautions to keep […]
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Guide to Restaurant Fire Suppression Systems
A kitchen is the center of a restaurant—where orders turn into meals and where cooks hone their skills. It is in the kitchen, too, where restaurant fires are most likely […]
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Why You Need a Comprehensive Fire Protection Plan
You’re pretty sure that your healthcare facility, residence, or business isn’t at risk of a fire. Why, then, would you implement a time-consuming fire protection plan? Unfortunately, no building is […]
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Five Strategies to Achieve Fire Safety in Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare facilities require safety measures that other commercial buildings typically don’t face. Water can quickly damage high-cost equipment, and smoke can combine with oxygen to create deadly fires. Also, patient […]
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The Different Pre-Action Fire Suppression Systems and Their Purposes
There are a few types of fire protection systems, including wet pipe sprinkler systems, dry pipe sprinkler systems, and pre-action fire sprinkler systems. Within the latter product, there are two […]
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The Dangers of Commercial Kitchen Fires
Kitchen fires are scary, catastrophic, and usually preventable. Yet, many restaurant owners and managers ignore obvious risks and best practices. If only they did the simple math: Proper kitchen maintenance […]
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Why an Infrared Electrical Inspection Should be Part of Your Regular Fire Safety Inspection Plan
Residential and commercial building fires are disastrous. They can scorch crucial operations, cripple structures, and destroy lives. Defective electrical, steam system, and mechanical equipment is one of the leading causes […]
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How Long Has it Been Since Your Commercial Kitchen’s Ventilation Systems Were Cleaned?
Every restaurant owner and chef fears a grease fire. Grease fires catch quickly, damaging objects and people in its path. And we’ve all heard the horror stories about kitchen newcomers […]
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5 Essential Fire Safety Items for First Aid Kits
The human dangers of fire are clear—burns, acute injuries, and death. But what do you know about mending wounds and injuries? In a serious situation, people dealing with burns should […]
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The Surprising History of Fire Alarms
Once upon a time—in the mid-17th century to be precise—the fire alarm was invented. A few things differentiate the antiquated fire alarm to what most households use today. Namely, the […]
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How to Design an Effective Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan for Your Office
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 […]
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Commercial and Residential Real Estate Impacted by Wildfires and Climate Change
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 […]
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Examining Statistics for 2019 Fire Incident and Response in NYC
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 […]
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