Category Archives: Fire Safety

Facts About Fire Sprinklers

Facts About Fire Sprinklers

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

Household Appliances to Check Before Leaving the House

Household Appliances to Check Before Leaving the House

So many things in our life become routine to the point where we no longer notice them. Activities, like making breakfast or drying our hair, are everyday parts of life that don’t often require our attention. When you are simply “going through the motions”, it can be easy for accidents to occur. It is important… Continue Reading

How to Prevent House Fires

How to Prevent House Fires

A fire in your home can be devastating and extremely damaging to your property.  No family wants to endure such a tragedy, however, almost 400,000 home fires occur a year. Check out these tips to keep your home safe from the inside out. The first step in preventing a house fire is to thoroughly inspect… Continue Reading

Top 6 Causes for House Fires

Top 6 Causes for House Fires

  Summer is almost here which also means that it will be peak season for fire-related accidents. At Fire Tech, we work with contractors to make sure that Maryland, DC, and Virginia homeowners are protected from disastrous home fires by arming them with the best residential sprinkler systems. However, we urge our customers to stay… Continue Reading

Different Kinds of Fires & How to Stop Them

Different Kinds of Fires & How to Stop Them

Fire safety is an important topic to discuss, especially during summer time when most fire-related accidents occur. There are many types of fires and different ways to handle them depending on the type of the fire and how it started. There are the different classes of fires: Class A– This type of fire typically takes… Continue Reading