In May a 2-alarm fire completely destroyed an auto repair shop in Baltimore, MD. A careless smoker caused the 2-alarm fire that resulted in property damage over $1 million dollars (the auto repair shop, surrounding businesses and apartments in northwest… Read More
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Balanced Fire Protection: Using Fire Extinguishers As A First Line Of Defense
This Tuesday in Baltimore a massive explosion occurred after a truck and train collided in Rosedale, Maryland. The CSX freight train derailment happened northeast of Baltimore around 2 p.m. One rail car carried hazardous materials but the Baltimore County Executive… Read More
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Apartment Complex Fires: Preventing Loss Of Life With Smoke Detectors
One of the top reasons why loss of life occurs in apartment complexes is lack of early warning in case of a fire. One way to enhance life safety at the apartment complex you manage is to have fire alarms… Read More
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4 Alarm Fire: The Do’s And Don’ts of Warehouse Fire Safety
Just last Saturday a 4-alarm fire broke out at a Dundalk warehouse on the 2300 block of Chesapeake Avenue. It was a fast moving fire on a stormy night. The fire-damaged warehouse is a welding company with fire hazardous material… Read More
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Open Space Gallery: Preventing Two Alarm Fires
Just last week, Open Space Gallery in Remington experienced a two-alarm fire. Luckily the two-alarm fire did not damage the expensive artwork within Open Space gallery. The gallery is now in recovery with community assistance to ship artwork into storage…. Read More
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Dormitory Fire Safety: How Dorm Fire Alarms Save Lives
A dormitory is an area where students study, sleep and eat. Good dorm safety practices are important to the healthy well being of the student body. One of the biggest dangers of dorm life is a dorm fire. Dorm… Read More
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Fire Safety: How Fire Alarms And Voice Evacuation Systems Save Lives
When a fire breaks out, the best way to save lives is to provide early warnings and voice evacuation guidance. Having fire alarms installed and an emergency voice evacuation system set in place can save tremendous amounts of lives. Life… Read More
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Why Should You Know How to Use Portable Fire Extinguishers?
When it comes to commercial fire safety, portable fire extinguishers are necessities. A fire can start at any time and knowing what to do at the early stages of a fire could be the difference between life and death. With… Read More
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Reliable Fire Alarms: About Flame Detection Systems
Flame detection systems are optimal flame detection systems and important commercial fire alarm systems. When the flame detection systems are combined with other automatic fire detection systems and an emergency response/ evacuation plan, the chances of your business suffering from… Read More
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How To Properly Upgrade Fire Alarm Systems On Campus
Emergency Management systems are becoming more and more crucial to school campuses during a time of new construction and increased safety vulnerability for students. One way school campuses can increase safety is to upgrade fire alarm systems and incorporate a… Read More