SFA Fire Protection, based in Salisbury, NC, has joined Fire Control Systems to strengthen fire protection services in the region. The same SFA team many businesses have come to trust and rely on for years will continue their work. Customers with multiple locations will enjoy consistent pricing and coverage across their business with the combined…
Most nursing home residents are unable to protect themselves in the event of a fire. The special needs of some residents represent a significant threat if a fire occurs. Some may not be ambulatory. Others who suffer from dementia may not perceive a fire to be a danger. They rely on caregivers to get them…
Manufacturing plants have a high risk of fires or explosions. Equipment and various machinery pose a significant fire hazard if not properly maintained. Do not risk devastating effects from a manufacturing accident! Here are some common causes of fires and explosions. Hot Work Hot work is one of the leading causes of manufacturing fires across…
Why is fire safety training important? If you have commercial property, you are required by law to protect everyone in the building from the threat of fire. The risks and hazards present need to be identified and the appropriate fire safety measures must be installed accordingly. This can include fire alarm systems, emergency lighting and…
ABC fire extinguishers are often the ideal choice because they can put out many different types of fires. They use a dry chemical known as monoammonium phosphate that can quickly put out the fire. It is a pale-yellow powder that is used to extinguish three classes of fire. ABC fire extinguishers are considered “tri-class” or “multi-purpose” extinguishers which…
Fire sprinkler systems put out or slow the growth of fires by drenching them and the surrounding area with water, removing heat and potential fuel sources. Water mist systems work by cooling the room temperature and displacing oxygen with steam. Both systems use water but in different ways. The key difference is the size of…
A laboratory at workplaces and educational centers uses and stores chemicals and materials that are highly flammable, toxic and sometimes explosive. In order to prevent unplanned fires, laboratory staff must remain constantly aware of the presence, the location and the number of fuel-air-ignition sources. Laboratory fire safety is a set of procedures intended to prevent…
Office kitchen fires account for over 20 percent of commercial building fires according to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and cooking equipment is the source of 29 percent of those fires. While office kitchen fires may start small, they can lead to significant structural damage to your building. When your employees are properly trained about…
The most common fire safety violations are some of the easiest to identify and remedy. To avoid being fined or having your occupational status revoked, you must meet applicable fire codes for the type of business you operate. So here are 6 common fire code violations you need to look for in your facility that are…
An emergency fire response plan can save lives when a fire occurs. Chaos and confusion can reign when a fire threatens your employees and business. A detailed and rehearsed emergency fire response plan is the best way to prevent this from happening. By providing your employees with the proper evacuation training, they will be able to leave the office quickly…