When our loved ones are no longer able to care for themselves or when we are not able to step in as caregiver, many of us rely on long-term elder care facilities to provide the assistance needed. We hope that
Fires destroy many homes and businesses all over the nation every year. Fires in hotels and motels kill 15 people and hurt another 150 every year. Fires also hurt thousands of American businesses each year. These hurt the trust customers
Four property classes account for half of high-rise fires: apartments, hotels, offices, and facilities that care for the sick. But regardless of the type of business your facility operates, keeping fire protection systems up to date with maintenance and testing
Fire protection systems are unsung heroes of the safety world that can go significant amounts of time without being paid attention to. Of course, it’s not until a fire emergency that people owe their well-being to those protections systems working
The majority of people learn the basics of fire safety during childhood from a combination of school lessons and what is shown in movies and television. While these sources can give a basic understanding, they can also create dangerous misconceptions
When our loved ones are no longer able to care for themselves or when we are not able to step in as caregiver, many of us rely on long-term elder care facilities to provide the assistance needed. We hope that
Fires destroy many homes and businesses all over the nation every year. Fires in hotels and motels kill 15 people and hurt another 150 every year. Fires also hurt thousands of American businesses each year. These hurt the trust customers
Four property classes account for half of high-rise fires: apartments, hotels, offices, and facilities that care for the sick. But regardless of the type of business your facility operates, keeping fire protection systems up to date with maintenance and testing
Fire protection systems are unsung heroes of the safety world that can go significant amounts of time without being paid attention to. Of course, it’s not until a fire emergency that people owe their well-being to those protections systems working
The majority of people learn the basics of fire safety during childhood from a combination of school lessons and what is shown in movies and television. While these sources can give a basic understanding, they can also create dangerous misconceptions
Chances are you know that fire sprinkler systems can save lives and prevent fire damage, but do you know just how effective these system are? Research shows that they’re more effective than you may already give them credit for, believe it or not. Here are just a few things to think about. Fire Sprinkler Systems …
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Commercial fire protection services play a critical role in the prevention and detection necessary to safeguard data centers from fires. These facilities hold critical business and organizational information from around the world, so it should come as no surprise that according to the Gartner Group, global spending on data centers will top about $149 billion …
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Commercial fire suppression systems are governed by codes under the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) in the United States. While this is meant to ensure proper use and functionality of these systems, things can, of course, always go wrong. That’s why it’s crucial to make sure you perform regular maintenance and repairs on your fire …
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Warehouse owners cannot underestimate the danger a fire can pose to their property, and to their staff. Here are just a few fire facts about warehouse fires that are particularly startling. Warehouse Fires Happen Each Year in Surprising Amounts. The good news is that warehouse fires have declined substantially over the past 30 years. In …
Did you know that according to the Federal Communications Commission, data center downtime can cost upwards of $2 million per hour? Of all the threats faced by data centers, one of the biggest that can cause exorbitantly expensive downtime is a fire. Here’s how commercial fire protection services can help your company minimize the risk, …
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Warehouse fires are a big danger than you might realize. Here are just a few things you should know: Warehouse Fires Are Highly Destructive. Warehouse fires are far more destructive than you might realize. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there were about 1,270 warehouse structure fires between 2007 and 2011 reported to …
Commercial fire protection companies provide a more valuable service than you might think. Not only do they install and outfit non-residential properties with important pieces of safety equipment, but they also perform inspections to ensure that everything is in good working condition, and that the risk of fires is minimized. Here are just a few …
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Commercial fire protection services can outfit non-residential properties with the products necessary to prevent, contain, and eliminate any fires that may accidentally happen throughout the course of a day. Here are just a few of the most effective ways non-residential properties can fight fires: A Way to Warn Occupants One of the most important pieces …
Fire’s Met Its Match: 3 Ways Properties Can Save Occupants From Blazes Read More »
Hotel and motel fires are far more common, far more deadly, and far more destructive than you might think. Though they’re rarely heard of in the news, these destructive fires are a far larger problem than you can imagine. Here’s what you should know: There Are Thousands of Hotel and Motel Fires Each Year. Every …
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Every year, there’s about 3,900 hotel and motel fires reported to U.S. fire departments, which cause an estimated 15 deaths and 150 injuries, and result in $76 million in property loss. But why? Why is it that hotels and motels suffer from so many fires? And what can be done to stop it? Cooking Is …
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