Episode Summary In this past episode, Drew sat down with John Mackey of the Mackey Group LLC to discuss the current climate in the fire protection world. In uncertain times businesses struggle to keep moving forward. What can we do to improve the business operations...
The Day-to-Day Life & Responsibilities of a Fire Marshal In the world of fire prevention, there are so many paths to take. Becoming a firefighter is a great way to help enforce fire safety, but it isn’t the only position out there. How else can you help to enforce...
Do you understand the importance of fire prevention? According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), nearly 3,500 fires occur on average in U.S. office buildings each year. The NFPA reports that, every year, these office fires kill at least four people,...
The Most Common Causes of House Fires and How to Prevent Them Each year there are thousands of house fires in America. The National Fire Protection Agency puts the number at 350,000 house fires annually with more than 2,500 deaths. They happen most prevalently in the...
When you think of the world of fire safety and fire protection, the first thing that might pop into your mind is a firefighter. When there’s a health and safety hazard, like a fire, firefighters are the first responders; they’re who we look to for help. But there is...
Of all the safety features in a building, exit doors–AKA the means of egress–are one of the most crucial. Having a path of exit travel that employees or residents know and can rely on is key to getting them out safely in a fire. The point of NFPA requirements for exit...
What Happens During the Fire Code Inspection Process? Every year, commercial buildings must receive inspection and testing in their facilities to make sure it meets the standards of the Life Safety Code. This code is defined by the NFPA in NFPA 101. If you’re unsure...
Keep Your Company on Track for Success Running a fire protection company isn’t for the faint of heart. Servicing fire suppression systems in residential properties and commercial properties is one of the most important jobs there is. If a fire alarm or fire sprinkler...
Making Your Fire System Inspection Reports the Best in the Business Inspecting fire protection systems and life safety systems are some of the most important work you can do. It requires highly trained professionals to perform incredibly demanding tasks. But how much...
How to Choose the Right Fire Protection Company for Your Annual Inspection Testing Passing your annual fire inspection is a mandatory part of building ownership. However, fire and life safety inspection services cover so much more than just checking fire sprinklers...
For those of us in the fire protection and inspection industry, we know fire and life safety is an extremely important business. We also know the job isn’t easy. We’re busy managing projects, looking after our team members, and staying up-to-date with knowledge of...
Fire can cause serious damage. It ruins your building’s infrastructure, can cause smoke damage, and at worst, can result in serious injury or death. That’s not a secret, but there are many hidden damages to buildings and facilities that result from structure fires and...