Fire Prevention Week 2025 Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th to honor the lives lost in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The week provides us a chance to reflect on this tragedy and to promote fire safety awareness across the country. The theme for Fire Prevention Week […]
5 Must-Do Preventative Maintenance Tips As the temperatures drop, the risks to your fire sprinkler systems rise. If water inside your system freezes, pipes can crack, leak, or, in the worst case, burst. This results in water damage, costly repairs, and compromised fire protection when you need it the most. Luckily, these issues are preventable […]
NFPA 25 Inspections, Testing, and Maintenance Checklist NFPA 25 is the Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. This standard outlines the minimum ITM requirements for systems such as fire sprinklers, standpipe systems, and fire pumps. Compliance with this standard is required. This helps ensure that these systems are […]
USA Fire Protection’s Cold Weather Checklist As temperatures continue to drop, the risk of fire protection system freeze-ups is on the rise! Luckily, the USA Fire Protection team is here to help. Check out the cold weather checklist below to see what you can do to prevent freeze-ups this season: Click Here to Download USA […]
New School Year Fire Protection Budget Check List US fire departments respond to an average of 3,230 structure fires in schools per year. These incidents caused one civilian death, 39 injuries, and $37 million in direct property damage annually. Therefore, it is important to make fire and life safety a priority for your budget so […]
Winter Preventative Maintenance for Fire Sprinkler Systems Freezing temperatures are inevitable during a Midwest winter. Unfortunately, these low temperatures can cause damage to your fire sprinkler system. If the pipes that deliver water to the fire sprinkler system freeze, cracks and leaks can form, or even worse, a frozen pipe may burst. Furthermore, repairing or […]
Ladder Safety A good foundation for a proper ladder setup that will help prevent slips and falls. Place the base on a firm, solid surface. Avoid slippery, wet, or soft surfaces. If you must put the ladder on a soft surface, place a board under the ladder’s feet to provide a firm footing. Make sure […]
Fire Protection Dictionary – 8 Fire Protection Terms You Should Know Whether you are looking into fire protection system installation or are just interested in learning more about fire protection, it may be helpful to know a few key fire protection terms to help communicate your challenges and needs. Here is a quick list of […]
Fire Sprinklers Myths Versus Facts Setting the Record Straight on Residential Fire Protection Due to the way fire sprinklers are portrayed in movies, many people don’t know how fire sprinklers really work. The USAFP team is here to debunk the common myths and teach you the facts. Check out the chart below to learn more. […]
Fire Sprinkler Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Schedules USAFP inspects, tests, and maintains following the latest versions of NFPA. This includes fire sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire pumps, and more. Our highly trained professionals will make sure your systems stay up to date while exceeding all expectations. Check out the chart below to see what maintenance your […]