July 22, 2016
Angle hose valves give firefighters or trained building occupants access to a standpipe system’s supply of water. Learn more about these vital pieces of equipment!
July 15, 2016
The Siamese Fire Department Connection (FDC) features two female inlets and plays an essential role in providing supplemental water to sprinkler and standpipe systems.
July 8, 2016
The fire department connection (FDC) is the access point for a building’s standpipe or sprinkler system to receive water from fire engines. Learn about FDC types, components, uses, and standards and code governing them.
June 30, 2016
FDC plugs ensure the effectiveness of a building’s fire department connection by preventing foreign material from entering and clogging waterways.
June 3, 2016
Fire sprinkler escutcheons provide fire sprinkler heads aesthetic appeal and help the ceiling resist the passage of heat. Learn how retrofit escutcheons make replacing defective or missing escutcheons much, much easier.
May 27, 2016
Blockages in a fire department connection can prove catastrophic for buildings and the people in them. QRFS explains how to install FDC caps used to protect the waterways serving a building’s fire protection system.
March 4, 2016
Quick response fire sprinkler heads help people escape burning buildings before it’s too late. QRFS explains the mission of a quick response sprinkler, looking at types, characteristics, and identification to help consumers find exactly the sprinkler head they need.
February 19, 2016
Learn how tamper switches help prevent shut-off fire sprinkler systems that fail in an emergency, plus the types suited for different valves.
February 5, 2016
The fire sprinkler industry is full of jargon. Learning this sub-language is very important when ordering new or replacement parts, and this blog provides The Definitive Guide to Fire Sprinkler Covers vs. Sprinkler Escutcheons.
January 22, 2016
We all know fire sprinklers protect your business or home in the event of a fire. But what protects the sprinkler? A fire sprinkler head guard!
January 7, 2014
In the second installment in our fire inspection series, this blog helps you find a qualified 3rd-party fire inspector for your building or business.
December 31, 2013
Fire inspections are part of any building or business owner’s responsibilities. This first installment in our two-part series explains what to look for and points you to some resources to help you get your building up to code and fire-safe!
October 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!
October 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.
September 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.
June 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.
