July 30, 2025
Air maintenance devices are essential components of dry and preaction sprinkler systems. Learn how they work and fit into these systems.
June 19, 2025
Dry and preaction sprinkler systems are more prone to corrosion. Learn about two options to handle it: vapor corrosion inhibitors and nitrogen sprinkler systems.
November 20, 2024
American-made fire sprinklers and other fire protection parts aren’t hard to find! Learn how to comply with the Buy American Act and Build America, Buy America rules for qualifying fire protection projects.
January 31, 2024
Wall hydrants look similar to FDCs but flow water the other way. Learn how each works, when they’re needed, the maintenance requirements, and more.
January 31, 2024
Wall hydrants look similar to FDCs but flow water the other way. Learn how each works, when they’re needed, the maintenance requirements, and more.
November 6, 2019
Countless consumers order the wrong fire department connection caps and plugs. Choose the right size and thread for your FDC fire equipment with this guide.
October 9, 2019
Certain problems with fire extinguishers can cause them to fail when they’re needed most. Learn how care, service, and inspection keep extinguishers intact.
October 2, 2019
Learn what the NFPA, ICC, and other organizations have to say about installing and phasing out fire hose reels and fire hose racks in standpipe and hose systems.
September 10, 2019
Does video smoke detection identify fires accurately? QRFS examines video image detection (VID) of smoke and/or flames, digging into the tech and its uses.
August 15, 2019
QRFS compares fire blankets and fire extinguishers, explaining how and where each on may be used as part of a fire protection strategy.
August 14, 2019
Building owners and facility managers often find the process of replacing a fire department connection, or FDC, confusing. QRFS looks at FDCs from a buyer’s perspective, answering frequently asked questions about this important piece of fire protection equipment.
June 12, 2019
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.
