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You know the sprinkler heads are there, and you see the extinguishers on the wall. The elements of fire protection are there, so surely you can feel good about how you’re protecting your business and everyone in it. Well, not necessarily. Just having the system in...

Answer:  They Don’t! We’ve all heard about the very important annual service which is required by code.  Well isn’t recharging required as part of that service?? Not necessarily. Save a very few exceptions, nearly all fire extinguishers require internal maintenance or...

Almost all fires are small in their incipient stage and can be put out quickly if the proper firefighting equipment is available and the person discovering the fire has been trained to use the equipment at hand. Most facilities turn to portable fire extinguishers for...

No matter how well designed and thought out an evacuation procedure is, it cannot be considered reliable until it is exercised and has proved to be workable. Drills should be carefully planned and agreed with all relevant parties to be involved. Every drill should...

Various types of combustible materials are found in commercial buildings. The type of material fueling a fire dictates which type of fire extinguisher you need to keep on hand. The type of fire extinguisher most people are familiar with is called an ABC fire...

Is your building ready for a fire inspection? The fire marshal could drop by unannounced at any time, so it is important that you make sure your building is up to code at all times. But what does “up to code” really mean? After all, fire codes can be complicated and...

Fire safety matters as much in the workplace as it does in the home. In some industries, it may matter even more. Regardless of the industry a business is in, every business owner holds the responsibility to keep the workplace safe. With June being National Safety...

It’s National Safety Month and with the start of summer, now is a great time to brush up on your home fire safety knowledge. Simple activities and plans help to keep you prepared and safe in the event of a home fire. Plus, the steps that you take to prepare can...

There are fire hazards around the home that many people are aware of like fireplace safety and responsible candle use. Yet in 2013, there were still over 350,000 home fires in the United States. Why are there still so many home fires in the country this day and age?...

All kitchens have fire hazards - that’s part of working with heat, grease, and open flame. But the hazards particular to commercial kitchens can be especially dangerous and could potentially cost you or your restaurant millions in repairs should a fire break out....