Is there a single office on the planet with a…
Fire Prevention Week 2017–Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!
According to a survey conducted by the National Fire…
Fire Prevention Through Infrared Scan of Electrical Equipment
Electrical Fires According to the latest statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)’s report on “Fires in Industrial or Manufacturing Properties”, electrical distribution and lighting equipment caused 11%…
Maintaining Fire Extinguishers in Reliable Working Order
By Mark Conroy
From time to time, we like to share perspectives from members in our connected communities. We’d like to thank Mark Conroy for his tips on keeping portable fire extinguishers in reliable working order:
Well, Thanksgiving is behind us and holiday…
Photo credit: NFPA.…Don’t Wait: Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years!
Earlier this year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced the 2016 theme for Fire Prevention Week, “Don’t Wait: Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years”. The focus on smoke alarm replacement comes…
Being Prepared in Fire Safety: Pre-Incident Planning
Most companies understand the importance of…
Spring Cleaning and Fire Protection
If you haven’t gotten around to your spring cleaning yet, don’t worry—we’re not here to judge. What we are here to do is offer a gentle reminder to keep fire protection in mind when you’re cleaning, organizing, and preparing…
Fire Safety Tips for Renters – Do You Need Insurance?
While our main focus at Harrington Group is fire protection for commercial and industrial facilities, from time to time, we think it’s important to provide fire safety tips for residential buildings. And, since it’s resolution…
Christmas Tree Fire Causes $9 Million in Damages at Annapolis Yacht Club – A Reminder to Be Careful with Your Christmas Decorations
While this is the time of year for celebration and joy, it’s important to make sure you’re doing everything you can to keep yourself and your family safe over the holidays. Yesterday, Maryland officials released a statement…
Well, Thanksgiving is behind us and holiday decoration…
Turkey Day Tips: How to Hold a Successful and Safe Thanksgiving
We can't promise you that your apple pie will turn out…
Celebrate like a Fire Protection Engineer
It’s been 144…Powder Keg? Officials Continue Discussing Safety of Colored Powder after Dust Explosion in Taiwan
Earlier this summer, hundreds of people were severely burned at a water park in Taiwan after colored powder dust was sprayed onto a crowd and burst into flames. According to national reports, the cornstarch-and-food-coloring…