A Quick Guide for Fire Extinguisher Inspections ABC dry chemical fire extinguishers are devices that can prevent a fire incident from turning into a devastating accident. Therefore, it is important to keep up with your extinguisher’s inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) schedule to give you the peace of mind that the device will work if […]
Summer Fire Protection Preparation Summer can bring a new set of risks for commercial and multifamily properties. Higher temperatures, seasonal equipment use, and changing occupancy patterns can all affect fire and life safety. For property owners and managers, this is a great time to make sure your systems are in working order and that common […]
Home Fire Sprinkler Week Two minutes. That’s how quickly a fire in a modern home can turn deadly. Today’s furniture, including sofas, mattresses, recliners, and chairs, often contains polyurethane foam, plastics, and synthetic fabrics. These materials burn faster and release more toxic smoke than the natural materials commonly used in homes decades ago. As a […]
Fire Protection Made Simple with One Trusted Provider Many organizations rely on different vendors for alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, backflows, emergency lighting, and special hazards. Although this seems manageable at first, it often leads to communication gaps, duplicated efforts, and uncertainty about what is due and when. Working with one trusted fire protection provider helps eliminate […]
Tax Incentives for Installing or Upgrading a Fire Sprinkler System Installing a fire sprinkler system helps protect people and property and reduces the impact of a fire emergency. Additionally, many building owners are surprised to learn that fire sprinkler installations and upgrades can also qualify for significant tax incentives. These incentives can help offset project […]
5 Common Winter-to-Spring Fire Protection Problems When fire and life safety systems are doing their job, they tend to fade into the background. Because of this, small issues can sometimes go unnoticed until an inspection, an alarm event, or an emergency brings them to light. As winter transitions into spring, it is the ideal time […]
Mission-Critical Fire Protection Solutions When building mission-critical facilities, fire protection is more than a code requirement. These environments house sensitive equipment and critical operations where even a few minutes of downtime can cost millions. Therefore, the ability to deliver a compliant, reliable facility depends on integrating fire protection systems early and effectively. Understanding the Risks […]
Holiday Fire Safety Tips for Businesses The holiday season brings increased foot traffic, festive decorations, and extended hours for many businesses. While this is great for business, it also heightens the risk of fire incidents. Check out these statistics from the U.S. Fire Administration’s national estimates for nonresidential building fires and losses: As you prepare […]
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 […]