The Day to Day Life and Responsibilities of a Fire Marshal In the world of fire prevention, there are so many paths to take. Becoming a firefighter is a great way to help enforce fire safety, but it isn’t the only position out there. How else can you help to enforce fire codes, work with
Inspect Point Explains the Importance of Fire Prevention, Protection, and Inspection According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), nearly 3,500 fires break out in U.S. office buildings in an average year. The NFPA reports that these very fires kill at least 4 civilians, injuring 44 others, and causes 112 million dollars in property damage
The Most Common Causes of House Fires and How to Prevent Them Each year there are thousands of house fires in America. The National Fire Protection Agency puts the number at 350,000 house fires annually with more than 2,500 deaths. They happen most prevalently in the winter months. House fires can be devastating, and in
What You Can Do with a Degree in Fire Science In the fire safety and fire prevention world, the first thing that might pop into mind is a firefighter. When there is a health and safety hazard, like a fire, they’re the first responders we look to for help. But there is so much more
NFPA Requirements for Exit Routes Of all the safety features a building has to offer, one of the most crucial is the exit route doors. Having a path of exit travel in emergency situations that employees or residents know and can rely on is the key to getting them out safely in a fire. The
What Happens During the Fire Code Inspection Process? Every year, commercial buildings must receive inspection and testing in their facilities to make sure it meets the codes and standards of the Life Safety Code. This code is defined by the NFPA, in their Life Safety Code, or the NFPA 101. But if you’re unsure of
Keep Your Company on Track for Success Running a fire protection company isn’t for the faint of heart. Servicing fire suppression systems in residential properties and commercial properties is one of the most important jobs there is. If a fire alarm or fire sprinkler doesn’t work when it needs to, the stakes are higher than
Making Your Fire System Inspection Reports the Best in the Business Inspecting fire protection systems and life safety systems are some of the most important work you can do. It requires highly trained professionals to perform incredibly demanding tasks. But how much are you demanding from your inspection reports? Our technicians enforce their requirements. But
In the news lately firefighting foam has been blamed for multiple instances of polluting various water sources around the US. San Jose, Newburgh, and Hartford are just to name a few. False discharges and unmonitored testing has led to a variety of environmental and health concerns. Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) are the
How to Choose the Right Fire Protection Company for Your Annual Inspection Testing Passing your annual fire inspection is a mandatory part of building ownership. However, fire and life safety inspection services cover so much more than just checking fire sprinklers and fire extinguishers. Your fire suppression systems are the thin line between saving lives