According to the National Fire Protection Association, fires that took place in homes with no smoke alarms accounted for 38 percent of home fire deaths between 2009 and 2013. Another 21 percent of home fire deaths took place in homes… Continue Reading
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Maryland Fire Officials Talk Sprinkler Safety
Since the State of Maryland follows the 2015 International Residential Code, all new one and two family homes must be built with residential sprinkler systems. While this has caused fire officials and building developers to butt heads, Hagerstown Fire Chief… Continue Reading
Fire Safety Advice for the Holidays
As you hang decorations and lights around your home this holiday season, one of the last things on your mind is the possibility that a fire will occur. December is the peak month for home candle fires and Rich Fire… Continue Reading
The Dangers of Deep Frying a Turkey
Did you know that the peak day for home cooking fires is Thanksgiving Day? This fact is not very surprising, with a turkey in the oven, multiple pots on the stove and guests arriving throughout the day. There is so… Continue Reading
Steps to Take Before Using a Fire Extinguisher
Located inside your home, throughout your workplace and in every store you visit, fire extinguishers are an important safety precaution to have on hand. While most of us know to pull the pin on the extinguisher and aim at the… Continue Reading
Winter Fire Safety Tips
When you think of winter, fire may be the furthest thing from your mind. Venture outside and you may experience everything from cold temperatures to freezing rain; not exactly an ideal environment for fire to thrive. But that’s exactly why… Continue Reading
Texas Firefighters Underline the Importance of Sprinkler Systems
More often than not we’re seeing people across the country advocate for fire sprinkler systems to be installed in not only commercial buildings, but residential properties as well. That was the case recently when firefighters in Port Neches, Texas held… Continue Reading
Change Your Fire Safety Mindset When the Seasons Change
It feels like we have talked about a lot in this blog. We have obviously talked about how important it is to have fire sprinklers installed in your homes, but we have also touched upon the crazy world of fire… Continue Reading
Fire Sprinklers Being Installed at Olympic National Park
When you think of fire sprinklers being installed, what do you think of? Chances are you think of sprinklers inside the home or inside a building. That makes sense. That’s typically what we think about when we think of fire… Continue Reading
The American Fire Sprinkler Association’s National Trade Show
What are you doing October 10-13? If you’re at all interested in fire sprinklers and other forms of fire suppression, you won’t want to miss the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) national trade show, which will be taking place at… Continue Reading
