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Maintaining the Smoke Alarms in Your Home

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

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

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

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

The Problem of Rent-Controlled Buildings

There are so many fires in America on a daily basis. Some happen naturally, out of our hands; others because of us. Regardless of the cause, we must remain vigilant and determine why these fires happened, and what we can… Continue Reading

Grants for Sprinkler Installation Advocacy

For years, Rich Fire has been a 24-hour emergency based fire suppression contractor. Committed to excellence, we believe that the only way to truly prevent fires is to educate the public, from the very old to toddlers. This is one… Continue Reading

Illinois Construction Commission Talks Sprinkler Requirements

Whether or not fire sprinklers should be required by law to be installed in residential properties has been a hot topic for debate across the country. There are many businesses, organizations, and individuals who firmly believe that a sprinkler system… Continue Reading

Sprinkler System Puts out Another Fire

There are countless studies and initiatives taking place across the country that are attempting to convey to people how important fire sprinkler systems really are. While we never want to hear about an actual fire breaking out, there are plenty… Continue Reading

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