Tag: Fire suppression System

Falmouth Firefighters Praise Sprinkler System

_DHI5873Over 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/

USDA Fire Suppression

image2In today’s world, many property owners and organizations are opting for fire suppression systems, which work much better and more quickly than the traditional fire hydrant. Water sprinklers can respond to a fire emergency in seconds, but many fire suppressants can put a blaze out quickly without creating water damage in a building.

Here at Davis Ulmer Sprinkler Co Inc., many of our fire response systems use chemical suppressants and not water to put out a blaze. In recent days, we’ve noticed that these chemicals are being used more and more, most notably by government agencies responsible for keeping citizens safe from infernos raging out of control.

THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

This article published by KDLG.org reports that the U.S. National Forest Service, an agency of the Department of Agriculture, has greatly increased its budget for fire suppression technologies. What used to represent approximately 16 percent of the National Forest Service’s budget about a decade ago has climbed to about 42 percent today.

One major reason cited for this increase in the fire suppression budget is that the National Forest Service is having to fight more fires than ever before. The agency faces a longer forest fire season now than in years past. More money has been going into fighting active blazes, including personnel and supply costs, and that has been at the detriment of maintenance, land management planning and other projects that can help the National Forest Service prevent forest fires.

Locally, there are plenty of property owners who should be looking at improving their fire safety systems. Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Company offers a wide selection of fire suppression systems and services to fit residential, commercial and industrial applications. We are sure to have the perfect system for your needs.  Our NICET certified technicians will work with you to make sure all your fire protection needs are met.  We have installed fire protection systems for over 70 years.  Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Company is New York’s premier fire protection company.