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Interested in learning more about fire protection solutions, safety systems, or security technology? We’ll keep you posted with answers to your most frequently asked questions, updates on new technology, and company news you might be interested in.
How to Drain a Fire Sprinkler System
All commercial buildings require fire protection — and in most cases, fire sprinkler systems are the solution that works to protect both your property and your people. If your facility has a fire sprinkler system, you may be aware that there are some situations that...
How to Store Firefighting Foam Manufactured with PFAS
When it comes to fighting flammable liquid fires such as oil and gasoline, one of the most effective suppression agents is firefighting foam. There are a number of types of firefighting foams, each designed to combat unique fire hazards, from Class A and Class B foams...
How to Prevent Fires in Healthcare Facilities
Fire prevention is an important topic in any industry, but in the healthcare industry, it's essential. Healthcare facilities and hospitals provide home and respite to patients who may not be medically able to evacuate on their own, which means your healthcare...
What is an Emergency Response Plan in the Oil and Gas Industry?
In any emergency, the actions taken in the first seconds of response are critical. Especially in the oil and gas industry, where fires can quickly consume entire facilities, it's essential that your facility has a plan for response. What is an Emergency Response Plan...
What are Special Hazard Fire Protection Systems?
When it comes to fire protection in your facility, there can be so much information to wade through. One important fire protection system that many industrial facilities, data centers, and even hospitals should be familiar with is a special hazard fire protection...
4 Fire Safety Tips for Manufacturing Plants
Any workplace must take special care when it comes to fire safety, but fires in industrial and manufacturing environments can be especially devastating. During 2011-2015, according to the NFPA, there were an estimated 37,910 fires in industrial or manufacturing...
Preventing CNC Machine Fires
CNC machines are an essential component of many industrial and manufacturing facilities’ daily operations. Nothing is faster, more consistent, or provides better quality control in the manufacture of parts than CNC machines. Unfortunately, they’re also a leading cause...
How to Choose the Right Fire Extinguisher for Oil and Gas Facilities
Let’s talk about finding the right fire extinguisher. In any oil and gas facility, the risk of fire is inherently higher than in a more conventional setting like an office building. For that reason, your facility is equipped with different types of fire extinguishers...
What is a Security Risk Assessment, and How Do You Complete One?
If you manage a facility and are accountable for the safety of the people within its walls, you understand the need for security. It’s your responsibility to assess potential risks and implement safety measures that protect people and property. One way to identify all...
Fire Alarm System Basics: The 4 Purposes of Your System
Let’s go back to fire alarm basics. Every commercial building has a fire alarm, but not many of us know exactly what it does or how it works. A fire alarm system is your first line of defense against the danger of fire. Before you can react to the fire, you must...
Fire Protection Systems Used in Oil & Gas Process Facilities
The best way to eliminate costly losses and unsafe conditions due to fire in oil and gas process facilities is to prevent the fires from occurring. Fire protection systems can be costly and require continual maintenance and training, but the payoff is worth it:...
What is a Fire Pump, and How Often Should Yours Be Serviced?
When it comes to understanding your fire safety system, there are a lot of different components to consider. The fire pump is an essential component of this system that increases water flow rate, making it easier to access plenty of water to extinguish fires anywhere...
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