Frequently Asked Questions
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...
In Case of Fire, Just Remember the Three A’s
What to do when you detect a fire in a building Think fast! There's a fire in your building. What are the first three things you do? Always remember the Three A's in case of a fire: Activate, Assist, Attempt. ACTIVATE - the building alarm system (if it has...
Using an Extinguisher? Learn P.A.S.S.
How to properly use a fire extinguisher Using a fire extinguisher may look like simple task, but it's important to know how to use a fire extinguisher properly by using the P.A.S.S. technique. In this article you will learn how to use a fire extinguisher by...