Fire Prevention Week 2020 The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 was one of the most devastating fires to date, killing over 250 people and destroying over 17,400 structures. As a result, in 1925 President Calvin Coolidge started the National Observance of Fire Prevention Week to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire. Fire Protection week has been […]
Monitoring Services Click here to download the above infographic. Did you know USAFP can provide you with monitoring services? Our team can set up your system to monitor your fire alarms and fire sprinklers to protect you 24 hours a day. We will install a wireless radio, transformer, and antenna at your property connecting your […]
110 North Wacker- Bank of America Tower 110 Upper Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois USAFP was selected to provide the fire protection to the new Bank of America Tower at 110 North Wacker. This new skyscraper replaces the 1950s-era, six-story, former General Growth Building. Now towering over 800 feet, this fifty-nine-story high-rise is Chicago’s tallest purely commercial building. […]
Fire Extinguisher Services It is essential to have the proper tools to protect yourself, home, and business from fire. Fire extinguishers effectively put out 80% of all fires when used properly. Many state and local codes require properly maintained fire extinguishers on-premise in order to comply with regulations. With that being said, all fire extinguishers […]
Homeowner’s Insurance Discounts for Life Safety Systems Life safety systems, such as fire alarm systems and fire sprinkler systems, significantly increase your safety. But did you know that there are also homeowner’s insurance discounts for homes with life safety systems installed? In fact, in Illinois, annual homeowner’s insurance premium discount percentages ranged from 5% to […]