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 […]
Be Present, Be Focused, Be Safe Construction Safety week is dedicated to teaching employees to prioritize physical and psychological safety while on and off the job. Each year it is important to refocus and re-energize safety efforts and remind ourselves how to stay safe. Usually, what comes to mind about safety in the construction industry […]
When yard waste cleanup comes around backyard burning becomes more popular. Burning leaves and other yard waste gives people the excuse to have a bonfire. But before you bring out the s’mores and light the fire, make sure you check your local regulations. Many areas require permits to burn, and others may have plants prohibited […]
Environmental Benefits of Fire Sprinkler Clean water is essential for everyone. In addition to keeping us healthy, water provides job creation and economic/social/human development. Fire sprinklers can help combat the global water crisis and provide public safety in the process. In an experimental study performed by the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC), researchers sought […]
Ladder Safety A good foundation for a proper ladder setup 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 the […]
Workplace Fire Safety Tips According to FEMA every year 17,000 offices and storefronts suffer fires causing damage, injuries, or even death. 40% of these businesses never reopen. As many businesses begin to reopen or return to in-person work, it’s important to prepare and know how to prevent in the event of a fire. The chart […]
Daylight Savings- Change your Clocks, Change your Batteries It’s Daylight savings time! As you change your clocks backward, USA Fire Protection wants to remind you to change your smoke alarm batteries. According to the NFPA, 40% of home fires occur in homes without working smoke detectors, and 25% of home fire death resulted from smoke […]
Illinois Revises Smoke Detector Act Amended Law Now Requires Homes to Update Their Smoke Detectors Most residents in Illinois are likely unaware of a new law that will take effect January 1, 2023. In August 2017, Illinois quietly amended the Smoke Detector Act, first passed in 1988. The new law requires homes to have smoke […]