They’re some of the smallest items on a fire engine—but they help firefighters make the most of other equipment. Get a quick handle on today’s fire hose fittings & adapters with this definitive guide from QRFS.
Learn where and if car fire extinguishers are required in personal and commercial vehicles, as well as which types put out common vehicle fires.
QRFS explains how to inspect and record accurate histories of life safety rope, helping fire departments determine whether they are still safe for service.
QRFS takes a look at seven sprinkler mishaps that might have been avoided with heavy-duty fire sprinkler head guards.
QRFS looks at the origins and historic use of the term “playpipe,” explaining how firefighting playpipe became the inspector’s tool of choice for straightening water flows.
A false activation of a fire sprinkler can quickly cause expensive water damage. QRFS explains how Shutgun sprinkler tools quickly and easily stop discharge at the source and which one to buy for different systems.
Many marking tools don’t perform well on non-porous surfaces like metal—and the marks they leave aren’t suited to rough handling, heat, weather, and other extreme conditions. QRFS explains how oil-based paint markers for metal can make life easier for those working in construction, metalwork, and other industries.
QRFS explains best practices for caring for life safety rope, meeting NFPA requirements, and avoiding damage that can put firefighter’s lives at risk.
QRFS looks at the latest updates on Grenfell Tower, explaining what’s known about the fire’s causes and fallout before turning to the question of whether fires like this could happen in the United States.
QRFS explains the evolution of the modern fire hose, explaining how fire hose liners and jackets were developed to resist abrasion, weathering, and pressure to reliably fight fires.
