Blog Posts in fire Safety

It seems so simple. There’s a fire, and you have a fire extinguisher on hand. It doesn’t seem serious yet, so you think you can handle it. You grab the fire extinguisher, and suddenly you realize that you’re looking at a foreign device. It’s time to learn the language.

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Every day, local fire departments respond to 915 brush, grass or forest fires – 140,000 per year on average. Brush fires are closer than you may think, occurring where you live, work, play and travel, spreading across property and consuming everything in their path. They are so prevalent today...Continue Reading

After all the flames have been extinguished and the smoke has dissipated, what do you do if your establishment is covered in ashes? Don’t let fire damage cost you your business due to lost productivity and revenue. Have a plan in place to ensure its survival.

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The spectacular power of lightning strikes are among the most dangerous and frequently experienced weather hazards. A single lightning bolt can carry from 100 million to 1 billion volts of electricity. Do you know how to protect your...Continue Reading

Small but mighty, each year smoke alarms save thousands of lives. Though these little UFO-shaped discs keep you safe, to the average home or business owner they often remain a mystery.

Do you know why having the right “type” of smoke alarm is important?

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Let’s face it. The thought of flames engulfing your home, belongings, family, or yourself is frightening. Fire disasters occur more often than you may realize. In 2013, one home structure fire was reported every 85 seconds in the U.S. with a grand total of more than 487,000 structure fires in...Continue Reading

You may know about common fire sources such as candles, overloaded electrical outlets, and malfunctioning...Continue Reading

Since the U.S. electricity consumption totaled nearly 4.05 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2022, it’s safe to say electrical power is an essential part of everyday life. 

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