Thoughts on Fire Blog

#312 – Guide to Dry Sprinkler Systems, Part 12: 1 Year+ Testing

January 30, 2025January 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.

#311 – Fire Safety Technology: Innovative Equipment for Firefighters

January 30, 2025December 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.

#310 – Marine Fire Protection for Boatyards, Piers, & Storage Facilities

January 30, 2025December 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.

#309 – 7 Ways Fire Protection Inspection Software Improves ROI

January 30, 2025December 24, 2019

Learn how ditching paper and clipboards for inspection software can drive revenue, efficiency, and compliance for a fire protection inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) business.

#308 – Holiday Fire Safety: ‘Tis the Season for Fire Protection

January 30, 2025December 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.

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

January 30, 2025December 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

January 30, 2025December 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

January 30, 2025December 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

January 30, 2025December 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?

January 30, 2025December 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.