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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.
Everything You Need to Know About AFFF
AFFF is something that's been getting a lot of press in the fire protection industry lately. Though it is an effective firefighting substance, it's been found by researchers to present health and environmental concerns. So, what's the deal with AFFF? What does it do,...
Talking to Employees about Video Surveillance in the Workplace
Implementing video surveillance is a useful way to increase your building's security. Many businesses use video surveillance to prevent and identify theft, to ensure workers are following workplace safety requirements, and more. While surveillance systems are useful...
What is a Dry Chemical Fire Suppression System?
Fire suppression systems of any kind are designed to respond immediately to fire hazards. The sooner a fire can be controlled, the greater chance you have of minimizing the amount of damage that occurs to your property or facility until help can arrive. Different...
Choosing the Right Commercial Fire Extinguisher for Your Facility
Choosing a fire extinguisher for your home is easy, you just go to the hardware store and buy one that’s on the shelf. But for commercial applications, the process is more complicated, especially when hazardous chemicals, restaurant kitchens, or sensitive equipment...
4 Components of a Comprehensive Commercial Security System
Commercial security systems are vital in this era when companies are faced with threats both within and without, threats to personnel safety and to company property. Here are the 4 components of a comprehensive commercial security system that your facility needs to...
Preventing Commercial Fires During the Winter Season
While fire is a risk for commercial facilities all year round, winter is the worst time for commercial fires. Here are a few of the reasons, and here are a few ways you can prevent commercial fires during the winter season. Causes of winter commercial fires Commercial...
How Often Should Oil and Gas Facilities Have Fire Suppression Systems Inspected?
When oil and gas facility fire suppression systems fail, the results can be catastrophic. Deer Park and the Houston Petrochemical fire are examples of the worst possible outcomes for oil and gas facilities. Avoid situations like these with regular inspections and...
Is Central Station Monitoring Right for My Facility?
A lot of jargon flies around when you’re looking into fire suppression and life safety systems, and “central station monitoring” is a piece of jargon you’ll likely hear often in this process. Central station monitoring is a critical tool in preventing injury and...
Everything You Need To Know about Honeywell Life Safety Systems
If you’re in the market for a fire safety system or a life safety system, you may have heard of Honeywell Life Safety Systems. If you’re curious about the life safety system you should choose and the provider you can trust, look no further. Here’s everything you need...
How to Choose a Fire Protection Contractor
Fire protection is absolutely necessary for your organization, to protect your people and property, and to comply with the law. The fire protection contractor you hire to install, inspect, test and maintenance your fire suppression systems can make all the difference...
What’s the Difference Between a Fire Sprinkler and Fire Suppression System?
Fire sprinkler and fire suppression systems are similar, but not the same. Here's what you need to know about both, and how to decide if you need a fire sprinkler system as a component of your comprehensive fire suppression system. What is a fire sprinkler system? A...
5 Fire Prevention Tips for Oil and Gas Facilities
One of the biggest dangers (if not the biggest danger) at an oil and gas facility is the risk of fire. Due to the combustible nature of petrochemicals, these fires can start easily and result in the loss of lives and immense destruction of property. We know such...
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