A fire could start inside of your commercial building at any time of the year. As such, it’s always a good idea to remind yourself and your employees of the importance of commercial fire safety at the start of a new season. Take a look at four commercial fire safety tips you should keep in… Read more »
Every year, there are almost 100,000 commercial fires that take place throughout the U.S. These fires result in hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries, and billions of dollars’ worth of damage on an annual basis. If you own a commercial property, preventing fires from starting and spiraling out of control should be of the utmost… Read more »
Do you want to enhance the fire alarm system that you already have installed in your commercial facility? Simplex can help you do it by providing you with a wide range of advanced peripherals that are designed to help your current system meet any applicable codes while offering you more protection from fires and the… Read more »
In the interest of safety, what are some common fire code/safety issues most talked about in public buildings? Well, if you were to ask inspectors, who typically look over common areas, stairways, closets, utility rooms and more, you’d get an earful. Storage Mishaps Oftentimes, it all comes down to storage, as in, “How are things… Read more »
Fire safety isn’t something that’s at the top of most college kids’ priority lists. But the truth is that it should be. Whether college kids live in dorms or off-campus housing, there’s a chance they could be forced to face a fire at some point during their college careers. Let’s take a look at some… Read more »
There are about 4,000 fires that take place in U.S. schools every year. Because of this, the National Fire Protection Agency recommends that schools hold at least one fire drill every month to protect teachers and students. A fire drill will let teachers and students know exactly what they need to do in the event… Read more »
Does a smoke detector in your home or business keep going off even though there’s no smoke in the air? That can present a huge problem because it can desensitize to you to the alarm and cause you not to trust it. It can even force some people to take the smoke detector down to… Read more »
If a fire were to break out in your home tomorrow, how would you protect your pets and get them out safely? July 15 was Pet Fire Safety Day, which makes now the perfect time to consider what steps you can take to keep your pets safe in the event of a fire. Here are… Read more »
There are more than 1 million fires that take place in American homes every year. Unfortunately, those fires lead to upwards of 15,000 injuries and 3,000 deaths annually. If your home ever sustains a fire, you should know how to react to keep your family safe. Here’s what you should do if a fire ever… Read more »
Fires can happen at any time of the year. Regardless of whether it’s the dead of winter or the hottest day in the summer, a fire can break out in or around your home. However, there are some fire safety hazards that are unique to the summertime. Take a look at a few of them… Read more »