Frequently Asked Questions
Fire Safety Laws in Palm Springs
Fire Safety laws and regulations are extremely important to keep up to date. You can find the most recent info on fire safety laws, permits, fire codes, and more on the City of Palm Springs fire prevention website It's our job to keep customers in the loop on local...
How To Turn Off A Fire Alarm (& end the beeping!)
We’ve all experienced a false alarm from smoke detectors in our homes or fire alarm systems in buildings. Fire alarms and smoke detectors can save lives and they can also be very annoying and difficult to turn off once they’re triggered or have become faulty. In this...
Fire Extinguisher Placement: All You Need To Know
What are the NFPA fire extinguisher location requirements? In this article, we will outline the most important places to keep fire extinguishers in your business or home, as recommended by the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association). The importance of fire...
How Do Multi-Class Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers Work?
In this article you will learn about multi-class dry chemical fire extinguishers and how they work, as well as some alternative ways to fight fires. If you ask any firefighter what it takes to create a fire, you will learn that you have to have three things: A...
Fire Alarm Degrees: What You Should Know
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ALARM FIRES: WHAT DO THEY MEAN? 1 alarm fire, 2 alarm fire, 3 alarm fire, 4 alarm fire, 5 alarm fire. You’ve probably heard of these different levels of fire alarm emergencies before, but do you actually know what they mean? In this article, you will...
How Do Ionization Smoke Detectors Work?
A smoke detector is a small device that often goes unnoticed, until it is set off! In this article you will learn how smoke detectors work to keep us safe from potential fire disasters. Basic Components Of A Smoke Detector Did you know there are two types of...