Category: Fire
Fire Safety Tips When Working From Home…
If you are one of the millions of people in the country who are working from home, you must do everything you can to ensure fire safety at home. This is for your own protection and that of your family. Some employers may take steps to provide training regarding this, and even some equipment for […]
What Is A Fire Blanket and How Do You Use It?…
Fire can be extremely deadly, capable of consuming everything in its path. Whether at home or in restaurants, the risk of a fire starting in the kitchen is inherent. It goes without saying, that you need to be exceptionally careful when you are working near fire. You need to be equipped to smother small fires […]
Major Causes of Industrial Fires and Explosions…
Every year, billions of dollars are lost due to industrial explosions and fires. On average, there are 37,000 fires yearly in buildings of all shapes and sizes, as the National Fire Protection Association reported. There were 18 deaths, 279 injuries, and $1 billion in property damage due to these incidents. Any location with both heating […]
How Do I Know If I Need a Fire Suppression System?…
If you own a building, run a business, or make other important decisions in a field where fires are common, you need to know if you need a fire suppression system or not. In many situations, fire suppression systems are needed to find fires right away and put them out before equipment or people are […]
Do Fire Extinguishers Have an Expiration Date?…
What is the necessity of fire extinguishers? To many of you, fire extinguishers are those red cans one sees at the corners of a building, stairways, and other points where they’re easily accessible. These red cans are in fact the first line of defence that helps extinguish the fire, thus saving a number of souls […]
How to Install and Test Emergency Lights…
In the case of an emergency, such as a building power loss, emergency lighting is a battery-operated backup plan for commercial buildings. The automatic activation of the battery backup is a notable feature of emergency lighting. Why are emergency lights necessary? When there is a power outage, emergency lights immediately turn on, giving building occupants […]
Where to Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors?…
It goes without saying that carbon monoxide (CO) detectors are vital for the well-being of you and your family if you own a house or lease it. You may not know where CO sensors should be installed and where they shouldn’t be. We’ll explain where and how to put CO monitors here as well as […]
What Do You Use to Put Out an Electrical Fire?…
The second most common cause of house fire accidents is an electrical fire, which involves some sort of electrical malfunctioning. Even though there are several reasons why electrical fire hazards start, the chilly winter months are an especially prominent time for these kinds of fires. When compared to other forms of fires, they cause the most substantial […]
Different Types of Fire Protection Systems…
Fires are among the most devastating catastrophes that may occur in a household or a commercial setup. It can ruin precious memories like photographs, keepsakes, and vital information in different documents that you will never be able to replace. To avoid this unexpected chaos, fire safety services are a very important factor you need to […]
7 Steps to Help Prevent the Spread of Fire in Warehouses…
Warehouses are considered a vital part of any operational enterprise. They act as the asset keepers for businesses as the stocks and products the company manufactures are kept in the warehouses and are distributed from there according to the demand for the product. Since most of the goods the company produces are stored in warehouses, […]
Here’s Why Fire Hydrants Come in Different Colors…
What are Fire Hydrants? Fire hydrants are devices that help the firefighters and other workers to access a source of water for protection against fire or other civil uses like street construction, sewer cleaning, street cleaning, etc. Underground fire hydrants are the most common type of fire hydrant globally. Fire hydrants are an important tool […]
How to Change the Battery in Your Smoke Detector…
Smoke detectors or fire alarm systems are an inevitable part of a house, industry, or building. It helps in detecting fire at an early stage because of the alarm, therefore preventing large casualties caused by fire. Many fatal accidents that happen in households and industries are mostly caused by fire. All these fire hazards not […]
Kitchen Fire Safety: All You Need To Know…
The most significant and the most functional space in a household is the kitchen. For different people, the kitchen has a different definition. For some, it is a place where they learn the art of cooking and take the baby steps to be an excellent cook. For some, it is a place that brings all […]
The Ultimate Guide: Types of Fire Extinguishers…
Although fire has been immensely useful for humans, it also poses a great threat to life when it gets out of control. Heat, oxygen, and fuel are the three requirements for a fire, and fire extinguishers remove one or more of those three requirements. A burning fire will be extinguished if any one of these […]
How to Operate a Fire Extinguisher?…
A fire extinguisher could save your life if you know how to use it. When using a fire extinguisher, you must first decide whether or not it is safe for you to battle the fire and whether or not you are capable of extinguishing the fire completely. Evacuate the building immediately and call the fire […]
Home Fire Safety Tips…
Your home is the place where you may relax and unwind. It’s the spot where you feel the most at ease and peaceful, a haven of peacefulness. However, it is also a potentially deadly location. Whether you live in an apartment, a single-family home, a mobile house, or a townhouse, there are potentially life-threatening catastrophes […]
Outdoor Summer Fire Safety Facts and Tips…
Summer always calls for outdoor parties with its warm and comforting nights and compelling atmosphere. Cooking outside and having fun is highly recommended, but do keep in mind that summers are times when the number of grill fires peak. Let’s get some fire safety facts right this summer to keep ourselves and nature safe. Are […]