At Davis Ulmer, we take fire education very seriously and believe that everyone, old and young alike, need to know the ins and outs of fire safety and prevention. Thankfully, the National Fire Protection Association agrees with us. Back in June, they announced it had awarded grants to 16 organizations to fund sprinkler advocacy efforts…
More people than ever before are realizing the importance and effectiveness of sprinkler systems when it comes to putting out fires. We’ve seen evidence to suggest that more commercial and residential properties are being outfitted with sprinkler systems than they have in the past, and a new market study confirms this. The report, “Fire Sprinkler…
We’re always on the lookout for stories that show just how effective sprinkler systems can be at fighting fires. And while plenty of commercial and government buildings around the country are already equipped with fire sprinklers, the same can’t be said for most residential properties. We hope that changes in the near future, because houses…
Summer is almost here, right around the corner, and that means one thing: party season. Yes, we’ve entered party season – wedding receptions, family reunions, graduation parties, etc. The list goes on and on. Most of these special occasions occur in reception halls, people’s houses, banquet halls, etc. If you own and operate these spaces,…
Every year countless calls are placed to emergency service providers around the country, many of which concern either residential or commercial building fires. Just recently, a spokesperson for the National Fire Protection Association noted that the amount of calls placed each year is slowly, but steadily declining. While there are still thousands of fires in…
Often the simplest fire detection and prevention tools are the ones that save the most lives, which is my smoke detectors and alarms are so important. However, even if you have multiple detectors installed throughout your property, they are useless unless they are working properly. Even if you believe your detectors are on and working,…
Fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems are great tools to have when it comes to preventing a fire, but knowing what to do in the event you find yourself trapped by flames or smoke is always a good idea. That’s why you should create a home fire drill that you practice with your entire family at…
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, fire safety vigilance probably isn’t on the top of your to-do list. That said, December is the biggest month of the year for electrical fires and it’s not hard to see why. We’ve put together a list of four fire safety concerns to keep in mind…
Winter is here, which is actually a perfect time to inspect and update your fire prevention system. The first thing to check for is to assure that any dry pipes are properly equipped to handle freezing temperatures this season. Are all low point drains bled down? If not, start doing this weekly to prevent the…
Over the weekend in Falmouth, firefighters rushed to the scene of a service center and took over 30 minutes to put out a fire that occupied a single room. The only reason the fire was contained to just the electrical closet was because of the sprinkler system in the center. It fired off in that…
