Thoughts on Fire Blog

#31 – Top 12 Winter Fire Protection Tips

February 3, 2025December 5, 2013

‘Tis the season for fireplaces and Christmas trees. Learn best practices to keep you and your family FIRE-safe during the holiday season!

#30 – What is a Surface Mounted Fire Extinguisher Cabinet?

February 3, 2025November 21, 2013

A surface mounted fire extinguisher cabinet is found in commercial or industrial buildings and it is, as the name implies, mounted on the surface of the wall. Learn more about this product and the specific Strike First models we carry at QRFS.

A flexible fire sprinkler drop with a bracket

#29 – Flexible Sprinkler Drops: What You Need to Know

February 3, 2025November 11, 2013

A sprinkler fitter can typically mount 50-60 flexible sprinkler drops in an hour vs. 6 to 10 of a more traditional rigid pipe style. Learn about this great addition to any sprinkler system that can save fitters time and ensure more even sprinkler spacing.

#28 – FDC Caps or Plugs: What Are My Options?

February 3, 2025October 29, 2013

FDC Caps or Plugs protect Fire Department Connections (FDCs) from dirt, dust, and debris so they’re fully functional in an emergency. Learn about this product here!

#27 – What is a Recessed Fire Extinguisher Cabinet?

February 3, 2025October 22, 2013

A recessed fire extinguisher cabinet is found in commercial or industrial buildings and is fully recessed into a wall. Learn more about this product and the Strike First model we carry at QRFS.

#26 – Why are College Students NOT Protected from Fire in Dorm Rooms Across America?

February 3, 2025October 15, 2013

If colleges bring in over $360 Billion dollars in revenue annually and over 3,000 fires are started in college housing in that same time period, how much of their revenue should be dedicated to ensuring students are adequately protected from fire? You don’t need to know Calculus to understand the benefits – just read today’s blog!

#25 – Fire Prevention Week: 13 Tips for Preventing a Kitchen Fire

February 3, 2025October 8, 2013

Kitchen fires make up nearly half of all fires in the home. This Fire Prevention Week, stay safe with these 13 need-to-know tips from QRFS.

#24 – What is a Semi-Recessed Fire Extinguisher Cabinet?

February 3, 2025October 1, 2013

You’ve heard of the product, now learn what sets a semi-recessed fire extinguisher cabinet apart from surface and fully recessed.

#23 – Accounts Payable: Why Successful Companies Pay Their Bills On Time

February 3, 2025September 23, 2013

Does your company pay its bills on time? How you manage accounts payable speaks volumes about your company and its character, ethics, and credit-worthiness. Learn more and get some accounts payable tips in today’s blog.

#22 – Timeline of a Fire: Can You Get Your Family Out in 3 Minutes or Less?

February 3, 2025September 17, 2013

A fire becomes deadly incredibly fast. Within minutes your home or business can be engulfed in flames and filled with toxic smoke. The chances for survival diminish quickly. Walk through a typical fire scenario and learn about flashover and fire department response times in this week’s blog.