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,…
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,…
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…
Fires aren’t exactly flooding the streets of Massachusetts, but that doesn’t mean 50 deaths from residential fires in just Massachusetts alone this year isn’t being paid attention to. Among them were plenty of young and disabled or simply couldn’t escape the fires, and it’s because of the highest number of fire deaths in Massachusetts occurring…
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…
Dependable Fire Prevention and Protection A benefit to owning a business is the wide array of choices to work with; you ensure that each aspect of your establishment is customized to send the right message to visitors. Through all of decision-making, you’ll find that a few things are not simply black or white; there’s a…
