HGI Fire Protection Engineers Dish: What is the Most Rewarding Aspect of Being a Fire Protection Engineer?
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Following Proper Hot Work Procedures – Part 2
Last week, we reviewed several preventable hot work fires and explosions that were caused by improper procedures used during hot work activities. These incidents resulted in fatalities, injuries, and property damage. You can…
Following Proper Hot Work Procedures – Part 1
On January 25, 2008, a fire at the Monte Carlo Casino in Las Vegas, NV was started by welders working on the roof without proper hot work permits or safety precautions. The fire forced the evacuation of 6,000 guests and…
Portable Fire Extinguishers 101
What are the Different Types of Portable Fire Extinguishers Commonly Found in Homes and Where Should You Keep Them? When it comes to small fires, portable fire extinguishers can help save lives and property. But, before you buy…
SFPE’s Chris Jelenewicz on Fire Protection Education and Professional Development
The fire protection engineering…
Celebrating Our Nation’s Birthday Safely – Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals
As we gather with friends and family to celebrate the birth of our nation, it seems like the perfect time to go over firework safety tips. The 4th of July is one of the biggest holidays for fireworks and firework-related…
Harrington Group, Inc. wishes to…Warehouse Fire Safety Considerations
Earlier this year in Brooklyn, firefighters responded to a small fire in a storage facility with 1.1. million cubic feet of storage. According to an article in The New York Times, responders shut down the sprinklers—which had…
Do You Know How to Test Your Home Smoke Alarm?
In our last post, we discussed smoke alarm basics including: smoke alarm types, battery vs. hard-wired smoke alarms, where smoke alarms should be located, and how often you should test them. As we’ve previously discussed,…
Smoke Alarm Basics
It’s so important to have smoke alarms installed in your home and to make sure they are working properly. According to research by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) conducted between 2007 and 2011, three out of…
Up Close and Personal with an Active…
Metal Fires – Why Water isn’t Always the Best Extinguishing Agent
On December 29th, 2009, St. Anna, Wisconsin firefighters responded to a call regarding a trash bin fire at Bremer Manufacturing Co. in New Holstein. The first firefighters that arrived witnessed flames coming from the dumpster.…
HGI Fire Protection Engineers Dish: What Kind of Fire Protection and Life Safety Projects Do You Enjoy Most?
I thought it would be fun and instructive to share stories from our fire protection engineers and consultants about what kind of projects they enjoy working on most. Let's find out what they had to say!
NFPA 652: Standard on Fundamentals of Combustible Dust is Coming!
This summer, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will issue NFPA 652: Standard on Fundamentals of Combustible Dust. Though NFPA had previously developed several standards addressing combustible dust, those standards…