January 9, 2020
What made the Worcester Cold Storage Facility unique offers lessons for fighting fires in abandoned structures. Find out what was learned after the Worcester fire.
January 7, 2020
What is enforceable code, and where? Learn how ICC and NFPA create building and fire codes and standards and when they are adopted as law by local and state governments.
January 2, 2020
Learn about dry sprinkler tests with the longest timelines, including testing air leakage, gauges, the inside of water tanks, and dry sprinkler heads.
December 31, 2019
From firefighting robots to shelters made from space-age materials, these new examples of fire safety technology aim to improve firefighter safety, efficiency, and readiness.
December 26, 2019
Learn the National Fire Protection Association’s marine fire protection requirements for docks, boatyards, berthing areas, and wet and dry storage facilities—including fire sprinklers, standpipes, extinguishers, and fire alarms.
December 19, 2019
Read holiday fire safety tips to protect your home and loved ones from common seasonal fire dangers including candle, cooking, and Christmas tree fires.
December 17, 2019
The Ohio State Penitentiary fire of 1930 killed 322 people and revamped fire safety code while helping to reform brutal prison conditions.
December 12, 2019
Learn about recent and developing fire safety technology, including the C-Thru helmet, sonic fire extinguishers, a water mist gun, and the latest fire grenades.
December 10, 2019
QRFS examines some modern fire safety technology including advances in smoke and fire detectors, fire alarm systems, and water mist suppression systems.
December 5, 2019
With the fire protection industry growing rapidly and the industry workforce shrinking, experts have begun looking for ways to address the projected skilled labor shortage of ITM professionals.
December 3, 2019
Understanding how sprinklers work can help people protect their property with confidence. Learn exactly what sets off a fire sprinkler—and what doesn’t.
November 29, 2019
Quality estate property management requires estate managers to protect an owner’s property from fire. Learn about the installation and maintenance requirements for fire sprinklers.
November 26, 2019
Three times the number of home fires happen on Thanksgiving than on any other day of the year. The biggest cause? Cooking. Read these Thanksgiving fire safety tips to stay safe.
November 21, 2019
Learn how the State Fire Marshal’s extinguisher program, waste laws, and fire codes impact how you dispose of (and replace) fire extinguishers in California.
November 20, 2019
Protecting artwork from fire involves carefully choosing the right technology and implementing proper procedures. Learn about art and museum fire protection systems.
November 19, 2019
Blocked fire sprinkler pipe puts lives and property in jeopardy. Learn how to conduct an obstruction investigation and flush blocked pipes.
November 15, 2019
Learn how to spot the conditions that should trigger a detailed obstruction investigation of fire sprinkler pipe according to NFPA 25.
November 13, 2019
After a tragic escape room fire, pending revisions to NFPA and ICC model codes aim to improve and standardize escape room fire safety.
