28 April 2016

Understanding Wind Turbine Fire Protection Options

Wind turbines stand over 300 ft tall with each blade measuring over 100 ft long with blade speeds of up to 180 mph. Fire protection for […]
28 April 2016

What You Need to Know About the R107 Fire Suppression Requirement

You may be aware that 37 countries have signed on to adopt the UNECE R107 regulation. This rule is intended to make bus transport safer by reducing […]
28 April 2016

Getting Up and Running After a Machine Shop Fire

When it comes to fire incidents, it is imperative to get the machine shop back up and running in a timely matter. Downtime presents a significant loss […]
28 April 2016

Three Types of Dust Collector Fire Suppression Systems

There is an inherent fire risk for dust collectors and other machinery. How does a fire occur? Well, for Class A and B fires, particles will provide fuel, oxygen […]
27 April 2016

Understanding Dust Collector Fire Protection

Dust collectors are a necessity when it comes to day to day operations in many industrial applications to keep facilities clean and workers safe. While necessary, […]
27 April 2016

How to Minimize Airport Fire Risks

An airport fire involving ground support equipment (GSE) can have an immediate impact on the airline and airport operations. A fire can leave equipment nonoperational, take an airplane […]
27 April 2016

NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation for Fire Suppression in School Buses

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently issued ten safety recommendations including one recommendation that all new and in-service school buses have automatic fire suppression systems. This follows […]
27 April 2016

How Does a Bus Fire Suppression System Work?

Bus operations pose several challenges with passenger safety at the forefront. Whether a bus is for business, schools, or general transportation, if a fire occurs in […]
27 April 2016

What US Utility Providers Can Learn From Their Counterparts in Africa

From 2015 to 2018, California’s three largest utilities ignited more than 2,000 fires, incurring nine fines for electrical safety violations in the process. The most common mechanism […]