Thoughts on Fire Blog

#11 – Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition – Industry Leader Spotlight

February 3, 2025February 19, 2013

Learn about the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition and all the great work they do promoting the residential fire sprinkler industry.

#10 – How a Fire Sprinkler Works: Thermal Sensitivity

February 3, 2025February 14, 2013

Contrary to what Hollywood movies portray, fire sprinkler systems don’t usually deploy numerous sprinklers at once. QRFS reveals how simple but effective thermal triggers hold individual sprinklers closed until they are activated by heat.

A Globe fire sprinkler hanging from a ceiling

#9 – Top 5 Fire Sprinkler Success Stories: January & February 2013

February 3, 2025February 12, 2013

What’s a two-alarm fire? What happens when toddlers, matches, and a Saturday morning combine? Find out with QRFS’s series of fire sprinkler success stories.

#8 – Proper Washing, Use, Storage, Testing, and Inspection of Fire Hose

February 3, 2025February 7, 2013

Learn a broad overview concerning the proper cleaning, use, storage, testing, and inspection of fire hose.

Superior's white fire hose with two coils nested in couplings

#7 – Buying Superior fire hose from QRFS: advantages, disadvantages, and price comparisons

February 3, 2025February 5, 2013

Competitive pricing, shipping, and performance make the US-based Superior Fire Hose and QRFS a winning combination. To learn more, read on.

#6 – Uncommon Fire Sprinkler System Malfunctions

February 3, 2025January 31, 2013

A look at the most common, yet extremely rare, fire sprinkler system malfunctions and how the industry has responded.

#5 – Millions are being spent to misinform you about fire sprinklers

February 3, 2025January 29, 2013

The epic battle between consumer choice and personal safety as it relates to fire sprinklers.

#4 – Fire Sprinklers: Offsetting the dangers of lightweight construction

February 3, 2025January 23, 2013

Lightweight construction has been the leading cause of death for homeowners and firefighters since the 1960’s. Learn how fire sprinklers can help protect your family and firefighters.

#3 – Should my home have fire sprinklers? Here is a compelling argument

February 3, 2025January 19, 2013

This blog examines the devastating effects of a recent fire in Maryland and the life-saving technology that could have helped prevent it.

#2 – Buy Fire Sprinklers or Fire Hose Material Online – Advantages and Disadvantages

February 3, 2025January 16, 2013

This article compares the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing fire sprinklers, fire hose, and other fire protection system components online vs. locally.