Tag Archives: fire protection
Fire Alarms are a Commercial Necessity
In the early days of the American textile mills, fires were fought using a sprinkler system made of perforated pipes. This system was not automated and had to be turned on manually. Around the time of the Civil War, men started trying to find better ways to protect factory workers from fire. In 1872, Philip … Continue reading
It’s Only a House and not a Home without Fire Alarm Equipment
No one ever wants to think of the possibility of a fire in their home. In addition, we think it only happens to “the other guy”. Maybe this is true in some cases where homeowners have gone to the expense of installing fire alarm equipment. Whatever the cost, an alarm system will provide your home … Continue reading
Regularly Check Smoke Alarms
Most of us have heard the tragic story of families who were killed in home fires, because their smoke alarms didn’t go off. How sad is that when lives were lost because no one was responsible enough to check and make sure smoke alarms were working as they should. How could you live with yourself … Continue reading