Education, Fire Extinguishers, Fire Inspection, Fire Prevention, Fire Protection, Inspect Point, Training
Located in Troy, NY, the 42nd Infantry Division (42ID) has a long and storied history as part of the New York Army National Guard. Formed at the beginning of World War I, they were deployed in World War II, Afghanistan, and Iraq. As a trusted community resource, my...
Fire Extinguishers, Fire Inspection, Fire Protection
Make Fire Extinguisher Inspections Part of Your Fire Prevention Plan Fire extinguishers are a part of the fabric of our modern lives. We keep them in our kitchens, in our workplaces, and we hope we never have to use them. Part of OSHA’s safety regulations states that...
Business, Fire Extinguishers
Over the last ten years or so I have been involved in the New York City market for fire protection working with some incredible companies. They taught me a lot about fire protection design, manufacturing and how NFPA codes can influence the industry. Utilizing this...
Business, Fire Extinguishers
The National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED) Conference is right around the corner and with it another chance to drop by the Inspect Point booth! This upcoming April 12th, in Atlantic City, at the Caesars Hotel, you will be able to find members of...
Fire Extinguishers, Fire Inspector, Training, Video
In a recent video we posted on our YouTube channel, Drew Slocum walks you through how to perform visual inspections of fire extinguishers. These inspections are performed monthly to ensure that this lifesaving equipment will be fully functional if you should ever...
Fire Extinguishers, Fire Sprinklers
The fire sprinkler is a standard item in most office buildings, hotels, and other public places. However, what is a fire sprinkler? How do they work? What are the different types of commercial systems and what types of sprinklers are available for residential use?...