For this week, our staff at Anderson Fire Protection want to take time to showcase a project on which we are working: on WMATA Station with Potomac Yard Constructions. This is a collaborative effort between Schiavone Construction, Halmar International, and… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘fire safety’
Improper Ways to Use a Fire Extinguisher
Any time there is a fire emergency, one of the first tools you’ll be picking up is your fire extinguisher. These tools are ever helpful for keeping fires contained so that they don’t spread to other areas throughout your building…. Read More
How Fire Alarm Testing Should Be Done For Your Business
Fires are a great threat to any building, but if you take the right precautions, you can minimize the likelihood that they occur, and you have protective measures in place to help you if they do occur. One proactive measure… Read More
Reasons for Replacing a Fire Protection System
Among all of the parts of your business, your fire protection system is one of the most valuable assets it has. This protection system should have the ability to detect fires and put them out before they can spread and… Read More
New Year Tips for Fire Safety
We’re still at the beginning of the new year, and we’re all currently trying to accomplish the goals we set out to reach before the year is done. One goal you may have is to increase the level of fire… Read More
What to Know About a Fire Extinguisher Inspection + Maintenance Procedures
Whenever there is a fire emergency, fire extinguishers tend to be the first tools we have to defend ourselves. They’re useful to have when trying to combat smaller fires, and you want to have them all around your building at… Read More
Steps to Take During a Fire Emergency At Your Workplace
A fire emergency can pop up without any warning, and this is why you have to have a plan during these emergencies. When you have a plan for how to respond to a fire emergency, it helps everyone escape the… Read More
What Happens When a Fire Extinguisher Isn’t Used the Correct Way
We don’t want fires to break out, but when they do, it’s easy to go into panic mode. You’ll likely want to either escape the premises if the fire has gotten too large or put out the fire if it’s… Read More
Where Smoke Detectors Should Not Be Installed
Many properties have smoke detectors installed inside of them. These devices are handy for making sure you know whenever fires break out. As a result, you’ll have a greater likelihood of responding to a fire or evacuating the premises if… Read More
Reviewing Various Types of Fire Sprinkler Heads
Fire sprinklers don’t always get the appreciation they deserve. It’s easy to take them for granted, especially considering how they aren’t used in everyday situations. But for those who pay attention to their sprinkler systems, you may notice that different… Read More