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Fire Extinguishers and Sprinkler Systems Are Great Tools

19936257_S(1) 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 least twice a year. If everyone knows what to do in the event of a fire, the odds that your entire family will make it outside increases dramatically.

When you practice your drill, one of the most important things you should keep in mind is getting out fast. It can be tempting to try to fight the fire and save your belongings, but no possession is worth losing your life over. As long as you have several working alarms around your home, you should always be alerted the instant a fire breaks out.

PRACTICE YOUR FIRE DRILLS TO HELP EVERYONE REMEMBER WHAT TO DO

Simulating the conditions of a fire is a good idea any time you practice your drill. Make sure everyone knows how to get out of any room, and have everyone practice opening all of the doors and windows throughout the property.

CHOOSE A MEETING PLACE

Once you are sure that your entire family could escape from any room in your home, you should practice the next step of the plan. Typically, this will involve reaching a meeting place outside and regrouping. Pick a spot that is easy to find, but not too close to the house. Once everyone makes it outside, under no circumstances should you reenter the building.

These are just a few tips to help you plan a fire safety drill and stay safe during an actual fire. For more news and tips regarding fire safety, keep checking back with our blog!

Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Company is your local fire protection expert serving New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. We have been designing and installing fire protection systems for businesses and homes for over 70 years. Contact us today to find out what we can do for you.

Fire Safety This Holiday Season

16682030_S 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 while decorating and celebrating this season.

THE DANGERS OF STRING LIGHTS

The biggest cause for electrical fires over the holidays is string lights. This is becoming less of an issue with the new popularity of LED lights, but is always something to be wary of. Be sure to inspect the strings carefully for frayed cords or cracked bulbs before they make their way onto awnings, mantles, and Christmas trees. And never use indoor lights outdoors or outdoor lights indoors. Check your labels.

INSPECT AND CLEAN YOUR CHIMNEY

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but a fire can be so delightful – as long as it’s managed properly. Whatever your choice of indoor heating is, make sure chimneys are cleaned and furnaces inspected before use to avoid heating-related fires.

Be particularly aware of advent and holiday candles around the house. Stockings on a mantle are a wonderful tradition, but keep an eye on how close the toes are getting to your yule logs. And check to make sure that your smoke alarms are working properly so they can keep an eye out while you’re not looking.

KITCHEN SAFETY IS VERY IMPORTANT

Finally, be extra cautious when dealing with kitchen sources of heat. From turkey fryers to roasting vegetables, grease fires can start suddenly. Never douse a grease fire with water – use baking soda instead.

Davis Ulmer Sprinkler Company wishes you and yours and safe and Happy Holidays! Contact us today for any of your fire prevention needs. With over 70 years in the fire protection business, we are the premier full-service fire protection company in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania area. We would like to be your fire protection and life safety provider.

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hometalk/holiday-safety-tips_b_6345768.html

Fire Inspection Checklist for Winter

Higher Fire Deaths Show Need for Sprinklers 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 pipes from freezing.

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INSPECTIONS CAN HELP SAVE LIVES

Air driers should be functioning properly. Valve closets also need to be maintained at 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Also make sure that the antifreeze you’re using is appropriate for the system you’ve currently got installed. For all indoor pipes, assure the insulation is still up to scruff and heating systems are functioning. Any wall openings or gaps need to be closed up to prevent heat from getting out and cold from getting in.

Swivels need to be lubricated properly and perhaps most importantly, check your fire department connections. For more standards, be sure to check out the NFPA 25, “Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-based Fire Protection Systems.”

KEEP YOUR FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS HIGH

Winter is one of the harshest seasons for fire safety. We’re all cooking huge meals indoors, candles adorn every surface, heaters are on full-blast, and holiday lights are strung about the house. Just because it’s cold and wet outside doesn’t mean it’s time to let up on your fire safety standards. Constant vigilance is key.

Stay vigilant and contact Davis Ulmer Sprinkler Company today for all of your residential and professional fire safety system needs. Our experts are happy to help! We have been providing fire protection systems to customers in the New York area since 1946. We have the knowledge and experience to provide you with a turnkey fire protection system that will help protect you and your loved ones. Contact us today for more information.

Source: http://www.axa-matrixrc.com/documents/maintain_water_based_fire_protection_systems.pdf

Falmouth Firefighters Praise Sprinkler System

_DHI5873 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 room, which helped contain the fire until the firefighters could show up.

FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS SAVE LIVES

It was only after the fire, during a press release that the fire chief stated that the fire would have consumed both the service center where it started and the entire fitness center next door if it had not been for the sprinkler fire suppression system that had been installed. They say the sprinkler system is what saved the lives of the people in the fitness and service center that day, and it’s often over-looked just how important they can be.

BUILDING WAS SAVED BY FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

The fire suppression system didn’t just save lives though, it also saved buildings. The fitness center had to be closed on Monday, as they repaired the electric, but otherwise it would be up and running in a few days with no problems. If that fire had continued, they would be looking at most of the facility left as charred rubble. Even the service center should have little problem with getting up and running, which means the sprinkler system saved hundreds of thousands in repairs and profits.

This is actually one of the few instances where firefighters are specifically mentioning how important the sprinkler system was to saving people and the buildings from being completely ruined. It could lead to a spike in people looking to make sure their homes and offices have the sprinklers installed. And with good reason. They may just save your life one day.

Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Company is the premier full-service fire protection company in the New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Connecticut areas. Our NICET certified technicians will work with you to give you the fire protection you need to protect for your facility and the people inside. Fire sprinkler systems save lives, but they also can save a lot on reconstruction costs in the event of a fire. We have installed fire sprinkler systems in businesses since 1946. Contact us today to get a quote for a fire sprinkler system today. We also have a 24/7 emergency response team ready to help you in a time of need.da

Source: http://www.pressherald.com/2014/11/09/fire-in-falmouth-doused-by-firefighters-sprinkler-system/

Fire Spreading For Lack of Sprinklers

banner3 If there is any more proof needed about how crucial sprinklers are for apartments and buildings in general you can look no further than the Americana Apartments that went up in flames in Las Vegas, Nevada this past week. The apartments had caught fire and burned down entirely within a single hour, and during that time people rushed to escape the fires.

FIRES BURNS APARTMENTS IN UNDER AN HOUR

Of course a new fire isn’t anything that could be considered pressing news, even if it is into the colder fall season already. The key was not that a fire burnt down the homes of over 50 people in less time that it would take to watch a movie. It’s that this fire burned down homes so quickly because there were no sprinklers systems, or any fire suppression system installed in these homes. This is a common occurrence all across the United States for people staying in apartments, particularly the apartments that have been around for years and years, which happen to be the majority of them.

The inspections of these apartments would normally cover that except that most inspection places will pass apartments that are old because it would cost the owners too much to install sprinklers in the buildings. And what is considered an old apartment? Well any apartment that wasn’t already built with sprinklers is too old to have new ones installed. And this means more apartments go up in flames, sometimes before the people can even get out of the home.

This is what happened for some of the people in the Americana Apartments. And it just goes to show that, as much as we might need suppression systems. They still cost too much for many building owners to afford. But when all you needed to do was have a sprinkler installed to save lives, isn’t it worth it?

Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Company has installed fire sprinkler systems for over 70 years. We are New Jersey’s premier full-service fire protection contractor that services the Northeast region. Our NICET certified technicians will work with you to design, install, and maintain a fire protection system that meets your specific needs. We believe the fire sprinkler systems are a great way to provide safety for all your residents. Contact us today for more information.