Independence day is just a few short weeks away, and now is a great time for a few fire safety tips to help ensure the security of your home and family. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks start an average of 18,500 fires per year, including 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires, and… Continue Reading
Fire sprinklers have become an essential safety precaution for residential homes and businesses. When a fire starts, a fire sprinkler can extinguish the fire before the firefighters arrive. This helps save time and can reduce the damages to your home or business. When shopping for fire sprinklers, a common question arises: do they react to… Continue Reading
According to statistics, 74% of all deaths in the U.S., caused by fire, happen within the home. Installing a sprinkler system, provides protection, saves lives, and restores peace of mind. Unfortunately, many homeowners neglect to maintain their systems; which is the saddest news a fire marshall has to report. If a sprinkler system is in… Continue Reading
When caught in a house fire, it is incredibly rare victims succumb to injury from contact with the fire itself. That’s because most fatalities are rooted in smoke inhalation. The origin of most fatalities in structure fires, smoke inhalation greatly reduces oxygen intake and leads to lost consciousness, leaving you defenseless from the elements. Smoke… Continue Reading
In the event of a fire, the heat from the flames activates a sensor in the sprinkler heads closest to the fire and release water immediately. Only the sprinkler heads in the vicinity of the fire will activate. The sprinkler system will allow the affected sprinkler to quickly reduce the heat from the fire. Contrary… Continue Reading