Firework Safety Tips The 4th of July is often peak summer fun for friends and families across the U.S. While fireworks are almost always part of the celebration, they can lead to some not-so-pretty statistics. A recent report prepared by members of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission found that 8 firework-related deaths were received, […]
Fire Protection Budget Planning Checklist Having a successful budget allows you to plan out expenses, reach business goals, and anticipate operational changes. While there are many costs to consider when preparing your budget, don’t forget to include fire and life safety in your 2025 budget! It may also be a good time to review last […]
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 […]
Updated Fire Sprinkler Contractor and Inspector Licensing Rules Are Now in Effect The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has adopted the updated Fire Sprinkler Contractor and Inspector Licensing Rules (41. Ill. Adm. Code 109). This statute is now in effect and requires that all fire sprinkler inspection staff be licensed after January […]
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 […]