Check the Weight Before It’s Too Late In August 2023, the Libertyville Fire Department reported that many businesses were not compliant with current fire extinguisher codes. Chapter 6, Article V, Section 906.3 of the Libertyville Code of Ordinances states that the minimum size ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher permitted shall be 10 pounds. Fire safety […]
USAFP is your All-Inclusive Fire Protection Solution Protecting lives and property is the mission at USA Fire Protection. Our all-inclusive fire and life safety systems enable us to do just that. Every element is important when it comes to fire protection. When each one is working properly you receive the maximum overall protection. These elements […]
USAFP has achieved 9 Million Hours Without a Lost Time Accident We would like to celebrate the USA Fire Protection team for achieving 9 million hours without a lost time accident. That equates to 375,000 days or 1,027 years! Our company believes that quality, safety, and productivity work together to deliver great value to our […]
Keep the Wreath Red Many fire departments participate in the “Keep the Wreath Red” tradition during the holiday season. The program was launched in 1980 by the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association aimed at increasing the awareness of safety while decorating your homes for the holidays. According to the NFPA, “holiday lights and other decorative lighting were […]
Flashover: The Power of Fire Sprinklers Fire Sprinklers Can Save You, Your Home, and Your Family. At USA Fire Protection, safety is our number one priority. In order to keep you safe from fire, it is important to recognize the probable timeline of a house fire. Today’s homes are made with highly flammable synthetic materials […]
WHY REVERSE PARKING OR FORWARD FIRST PARKING IS SAFER Why is Reverse Parking or Forward First Parking safer? Continue reading for the facts, the myths and why you should do it everywhere you go! Driver safety does not stop in the parking lot. In fact, drivers should be even more vigilant of their surroundings while […]
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 […]