Thoughts on Fire Blog

#307 – The Deadliest Fires in U.S. History: Lessons Learned from the Ohio Penitentiary Fire

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.

#306 – Fire Safety Technology: Innovative Equipment, Part 2

March 31, 2022December 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.

#305 – Fire Safety Technology: Innovative Equipment, Part 1

March 31, 2022December 10, 2019

QRFS examines some modern fire safety technology including advances in smoke and fire detectors, fire alarm systems, and water mist suppression systems.

Skilled labor shortage in fire protection

#304 – A Skilled Labor Shortage is Looming in Fire Protection ITM

December 5, 2019December 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.

#303 – What Causes a Fire Sprinkler to Activate?

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.

Estate management guide to fire sprinklers

#302 – Estate Property Management Guide to Home Fire Sprinklers

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.

#301 – Inspect Point NFPA Inspection Software: What Can I Inspect?

November 27, 2019November 27, 2019

From customized local requirements to 8 preloaded NFPA standards, learn how Inspect Point’s NFPA inspection software enables faster, better inspections.

#300 – Thanksgiving Fire Safety Tips from NFPA and FEMA

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.

#299 – How to Dispose of Fire Extinguishers in California and Replace Them

July 24, 2023November 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.

Protecting artwork and museum fire protection systems

#298 – Protecting Artwork: Estate & Museum Fire Protection Systems

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.