Deluge fire systems are great for high hazard applications where total flooding is needed to prevent a fire from growing uncontrollably. What is a Deluge System? In a deluge fire system, all the sprinkler heads are always open and sprinkler pipes are empty, unpressurized, and connected to the main water supply. When a fire is… Read more »
With so many fire suppression systems available, it can be hard to discern which option is the best for your application. When it comes to protecting your property and the people in it, having the best fire protection system that meet’s the needs of your application is very important. What is CO2 Fire Suppression? A… Read more »
Fire sprinkler systems are a great way to protect a facility and its occupants from a fire. However, fire sprinklers are useless if they are not taken care of. The best way to take care of a fire sprinkler system is to have it inspected and tested on a regular basis. Benefits of Sprinkler Inspections… Read more »
FM200 is made out of Heptafluoropropane, a compound of carbon, fluorine and hydrogen (CF3CHFCF3). It is one of the most common non water-based fire suppressants and it extinguishes a fire primarily through heat absorption, leaving no reside behind. FM200 works well in areas where sensitive equipment is present. FM200 is stored in cylinders as a… Read more »
In the event of a fire, your business should have a fire suppression system in place that can put the fire out as quickly as possible. That fire suppression system should be installed properly, and it should also be maintained over the years to make sure that it’s working the way it should. Therefore, before… Read more »
Vacations are supposed to be relaxing and a time for adventure. In order to truly enjoy your time off, why worry about things at home? Gain peace of mind that you’ve taken all the steps necessary to avoid preventable house fires while on vacation. When planning to be away from home for days or weeks,… Read more »
As cool weather settles in, many of us settle into our kitchen. Many people don’t use their stove or oven much during the summer months. However when the holiday season starts, our appliances barely catch a break. Even if you are comfortable in the kitchen, it is important to recognize stovetop fire safety. 1) Be… Read more »
Having a ceiling sprinkler system installed in your business can prevent damage to your valuable items and property in case of a fire. When a business has a ceiling sprinkler systems installed, firefighters often respond to a fire to find smoke, but with the fire already out because of the ceiling sprinkler being quickly… Read more »
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 Steve Lohr argues that cost is not a problem. “I would argue from a fire… Read more »
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 fires can sometimes be more common during this time of year. People spend less time… Read more »
