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How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last? Solved!

Fire extinguishers last anywhere from 5 to 15 years. If it's been a while since you've inspected yours, follow this guide to tell if it's in working order.

A timely reminder: a smoke detector WILL save your life

CLEVELAND--When you set your clocks an hour ahead Saturday night for Daylight Saving Time, firefighters stress, “remember to check those smoke detector batteries”.It can be a matter of minutes before smoke and flames take over a home, but crews with the Cleveland Fire Department believe smoke detectors can and do save lives.

Restaurant Fire Suppression Systems: What Commercial Kitchen Operators Need To Know

Having Fire Suppression systems that automatically detects heat and/or fire, and effectively smothers it, is now the industry standard. By integrating heat sensors, fires are now able to be detected almost before they start. The system’s ability to sense a fire with such speed not only saves lives but property as well.

Utility Technology Already Exists for Preventing Wildfires

By deploying a series of low-cost sensors on poles, wires, and more, the company can track parts of the grid that might be at risk for failure. This can help prevent the sorts of catastrophic accidents that could cause devastating wildfires.

Tips for Preventing Electrical Fires

There are probably fire hazards in your home that you haven't considered. If you want to avoid having an electrical house fire, keep these seven tips in mind.

Firefighters Are Warning People To Never, Ever Leave Bottled Water In Your Car

How To Find A Reputable Fire Protection Company

Finding the best fire protection company is easier than you think.

It’s easier to stop fires from starting

It’s easier to stop fires from starting than to try to put them out. Start the conversation about suicide or depression now. It may save the life of those closest to you. (Suicide is #9 cause of de…

Fire Protection: A Primary Reason to Own a Good Safe

Other than protecting your firearms collection and valuables from theft, having a safe that will hold up to extreme temperatures in a fire is another primary reason for owning a safe. With an estimated 354,000 residential fires per year, it's no wonder why Americans are trusting the protection of their valuables to a Liberty Safe. Here we discuss the reasons why fire protection is so important.

Fire building exposures: how and why to protect them

Hitting the exposures first can sometimes keep a large fire from quickly becoming a massive fire

Fire Safety Tips that Can Save your Life

Thinking about fire prevention in your home? We got you covered. Here is your handy checklist to make sure your home is covered on the fire safety front.

Practicing Home Fire Safety

Practicing good fire prevention techniques will help your family stay out of potentially dangerous situations.

How to Become a Fire Protection Engineer

If you are passionate about this field and working more in-depth with technology, you could get a degree in fire science. This unique path in engineering is filled with purpose, allowing you to take definitive steps each day toward protecting the public.

Roofing Materials that Provide the Most Effective Fire Protection

Roofing materials are rated for many features, including fire resistance, Class A being the category of the materials that are the most resistant to

Town and Country Tips on Fire Protection

The Gatlinburg, Tennessee fires of November 29th and 30th reminds me to mention that fire protection should be part of our regular year-round maintenance. Gatlinburg is not in the arid west, is not a slum of tar paper shacks, and doesn’t have especially flammable vegetation. All it took to damage or destroy 700 homes – including 300 within the city limits – and kill fourteen people, was a combination of not-so-uncommon circumstances. These include a period of about ten weeks with little rain…

How to Prevent a Boat Fire

Follow our 10-point fire-protection checklist to prevent boat fires.

4 steps to prevent garage fires

Garage fires spread farther and cause more injuries than fires that start anywhere else in the home, according to FEMAGarages often are full of paints, solvents, and other chemicals that will fuel a flame. Plus, they are generally home to tools and large appliances that can generate heat and ignite a fire.Help prevent fires (and slow the spread if one occurs) by making safe choices:Step one: Charge safelyGarage fires are most often caused by electrical malfunctions, typically due to…