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 […]
USA Fire Protection’s Cold Weather Checklist Temperatures are dropping quickly, are you prepared for winter? Read USAFP’s cold weather checklist below to see what you can do to prevent a freeze up this season. Click on the image above to print or download a PDF version of our cold weather checklist. Furthermore, to learn more about how USA Fire Protection can […]
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 Protection Budget Planning Checklist Having a successful budget allows you to plan out expenses, reach business goals and anticipate operational changes. Have you included fire and life safety in your 2024 budget? It may also be a good time to review last year’s inspections report to see if any deficiencies were noted. Doing so […]
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 […]
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 […]