Dos and Don'ts When a Fire Starts
What to do and what to avoid when a fire breaks out, including evacuation planning, stop drop and roll, and why you should never break windows or open hot doors.
Safety Tips to Avoid Accidental Fires
Practical fire prevention tips for homeowners, including unplugging unused appliances, keeping flammable items away from heat sources, and reducing household clutter.
Top 5 Causes of House Fires
The five most common causes of house fires in the United States, including cooking accidents, heating appliances, faulty wiring, smoking, and candles.
How Do Fire Alarm Systems Detect Smoke?
A breakdown of how different fire alarm systems detect smoke, including heat detectors, photoelectric alarms, ionization alarms, and aspirating smoke detectors.
Do Fire Alarms Trigger Fire Sprinklers?
Fire alarms and fire sprinklers serve different purposes and operate independently. Learn how each system works and why smoke detectors do not activate sprinkler heads.
Fire Sprinkler Systems: Types, Pros, and Cons
An overview of the four main types of fire sprinkler systems — pre-action, dry pipe, wet pipe, and deluge — and the advantages and disadvantages of each for commercial buildings.