Fall is a beautiful time of the year, and many people are excited to welcome its arrival. It does, however, bring with it some fire safety risks that everyone should be aware of. Understanding these risks and how to mitigate… Read More
Archive for the ‘Safety Tips’ Category
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Fire Prevention Week 2022
Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15 this year, and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) campaign motto is: “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.”
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The Importance of Fire Safety Training & Education
It is often common for people to forego fire safety training and education, even though it’s incredibly important. Everyone should be trained on what to do in case of fire because it goes beyond simply protecting yourself. It includes protecting… Read More
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What Causes Home Fires?
A report published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has consolidated the data concerning home structure fires that occurred between 2015-2019. The report is meant to provide statistical information, educate the public on home fire risks, and outline effective… Read More
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Emergency Preparedness: Protecting Your Pets – Part 2
In the first post on how to protect your pets during a fire, we reviewed important safety tips to protect your pets in the event of a fire. This includes evacuation drills with your family before an emergency occurs. Taking… Read More
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Fire Emergency Preparedness: Protecting Your Pets (Part 1)
Being prepared in the event of a fire can take some work, but it is worth it to ensure that everyone in the home, even our pets, are able to evacuate safely. Taking simple steps and crafting a family evacuation… Read More
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Fire Protection in Schools & Universities
Keeping students, faculty, and visitors protected in the event of a fire involves fire protection systems and fire safety protocols. Well-maintained, fully operational fire protection systems can extinguish a fire, or in more serious cases, provide building occupants the time… Read More
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Practice Safe Grilling
Summer is upon us, and that means grilling season has begun. Grilling is a great activity for getting your friends, family, and neighbors together for tasty food, socialization, and some fun activities. However, it’s important to be careful and employ… Read More
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Emergency Exit Lighting
Emergency exit lighting isn’t just a good idea for fire safety, it provides vital assistance during emergency incidents and is necessary for commercial building code compliance. These lights assist in facility evacuation during emergency situations, keep evacuees calm and orderly,… Read More
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The Importance of Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Monitoring
If you have a fire alarm or sprinkler system in your facility, you might feel like you are fully protected. However, there is one more important step to take. You must make sure that these important systems are monitored by… Read More