We all understand the importance of a fire sprinkler system in the home or office. These systems cut the risk of fatalities in a home fire by 82 percent. However, not many know the difference between the two types of sprinkler systems: wet pipe vs. dry pipe. Wet pipe fire sprinkler systems In wet… Continue Reading
Home fires can be devastating, life-threatening events leading to damage, injury and sometimes death. Perhaps the most chilling fact about home fires is how fast they can occur and how little time you have to react. From the start of a fire in the home… Once a home fire starts, heat, flames and smoke build… Continue Reading
National Fire Prevention Week is quickly approaching on October 7th and just like every year, the NFPA (National Fire Prevention Association) has created a campaign to generate awareness around fire safety! This year’s theme is, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere.” Read on for some ways that you can look, listen and… Continue Reading
Often, we only think of fire safety when we’re in the comfort of our own home—however, we spend the majority of our week at the office. Although your employer will have made sure to it that you and your coworkers are aware of the fire codes and regulations of the building, there are a few… Continue Reading
A residential fire sprinkler is an intricate, well-oiled machine that adds a high-value level of personal security to any home or building. However, not many understand the inner-workings of a home fire sprinkler system and exactly what triggers it to go off. Stored in your ceilings and walls, a residential fire sprinkler system brings an… Continue Reading