Thoughts on Fire Blog

#27 – What is a Recessed Fire Extinguisher Cabinet?

January 24, 2022October 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?

January 24, 2022October 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

September 27, 2019October 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?

January 24, 2022October 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

December 14, 2018September 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?

December 14, 2018September 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.

#21 – Useful Life of Fire Hose: Is It Time To Replace?

January 24, 2022September 10, 2013

Identifying the useful life of fire hose requires navigating OSHA and NFPA guidelines and ultimately determining what is best for your business or department. This blog points you in the right direction.

#20 – Install an Alarm Bell, Back Box, and Bell Guard in 6 Easy Steps

November 21, 2022July 7, 2013

A fire alarm bell isn’t too hard to install: it’s a short six steps with a screwdriver, an adjustable wrench, required electrical knowledge, and essential accessories like a bell guard and bell back box.

#19 – Fire Sprinkler Replacement: Helpful Tips

November 22, 2022June 10, 2013

Knowing the answers to a few simple questions can make all the difference when ordering replacement fire sprinklers. QRFS provides five tips to help you properly identify and replace a malfunctioning, mismatched, or otherwise unsuitable head.

#18 – Kydex Ceiling Rings: A Guide to Fire Sprinkler Trim Rings

September 20, 2019May 13, 2013

Learn how Kydex ceiling rings, a type of fire sprinkler trim ring, can help contractors when errors or fire codes lead to large holes around sprinklers.