Inside the Eglin Air Force Base Foam Accident
By Jeff Harrington, CEO and Founder of Harrington Group, Inc. High expansion…
Ready for Anything: Mitigating Risk in Green Buildings
With the trend toward sustainability practices in construction, safety has…
The Human Element: Keeping Firefighters Safe in Green Structures
So far in this series, we’ve discussed the specific risks green building…
Another Great Learning Opportunity for Fire Protection Engineers
Calling all Fire Protection Engineers and Fire Safety Professionals! There…
Lights, Camera, Activate! The Truth about How Most Sprinklers Activate
So many movies and TV shows are guilty of highlighting myths that pertain to…
Going Green, Staying Safe: The Top Fire Protection Concerns
The move toward sustainable development seems intuitive; why shouldn’t society…
Sustainable Safety: Green Buildings and Fire Protection Engineering
It’s undeniable; America is going green. Sustainability has become a hot topic…
How Can Fire Protection Engineers Help Avoid Costly Mistakes?
If you have ever been involved with the design and construction of new…
Photovoltaic Panels and Fire Fighting Challenges
In September, a fire grew out of control and destroyed the Dietz & Watson…
Fire Prevention Tips for Wood Pellet Plants
My last blog discussed the dangers of wood pellet plant facilities and included…
Hot Work Incident Causes $1 Million in Damages to Tampa Brewery
Recently, a fire broke out at the Yuengling brewery facility located in Tampa,…
What Lesson Can We Take From Massive Brazil Sugar Fire?
In October, a massive fire ignited approximately 180,000 tons of sugar and tore…
NFPA Releases 2012 Large-Loss Fire Report
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently released its 2012…