Fire by the Numbers: National Fire Protection Association’s 2021 Fire Loss Report
The most recent fire loss report…
NFPA Celebrates 100 Years of Fire Prevention Week – Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape
Have you heard of the Great Chicago Fire? It started on…
Fire Loss in the U.S. 2020 – A synopsis of the NFPA’s annual fire report
Each fall, the National Fire…
US Fire Departments Respond to a Fire Every 24 Seconds: What Else has the NFPA Found in the 2017 Fire Loss Report?
Every year, the NFPA conducts a fire experience survey…
By Friday, October 13, more than…
Hot and Cold – Ongoing Phase-Out of HFCs May Lead to the Use of Flammable Refrigerants
It’s been nearly a year since the U.S. and more than 100…
The general concept of a fire…
In the Part 1 of Choosing…
Choosing the right fire…Getting a Handle on Your Combustible Dust Exposure – Part 2
Last week, we reviewed the definition of combustible dust, the “Dust Explosion Pentagon”, and identified several historic dust explosions that have resulted in the tragic loss of many lives. This week, we’ll review applicable…
Getting a Handle on Your Combustible Dust Exposure – Part 1
Any facility that handles combustible particulate solids,…
Don’t Lose Your Cool… High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) Fans and Sprinklers
In the late 1990’s, dairy farmers were looking for a way to reduce heat stress on their cows, but providing air conditioning in a barn was not economically feasible, and small box fans did not provide the coverage needed. The…
National Fire Protection Association Releases 2014 Fire Loss Information
Fire departments across…
One of the most common observations about the fire…ESFR Obstructions…The Achilles Heel!
In a recent post, we discussed the history of sprinkler technology. This week, we’ll look at ESFR restrictions and obstructions. Because of the operating principles around which ESFR technology is based, any delay in sprinkler…