How Lower Occupancy Impacts Your Building’s Life Safety Systems
Here’s how lower occupancy will impact your building’s life safety systems this fall and things to consider as you evaluate your building operations.
A Letter From Our Founder: 2 Key Questions We’re Getting on the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Friends, The past months have been overwhelming, challenging, and, to be frank, bizarre. We cannot remember a time in New York City’s history where there has been so much uncertainty. However, New Yorkers have faced our fair share of adversity before, and each time we have become stronger and more resilient because of them. In…
Home Fire Prevention and Safety Tips
Home Fire Prevention and Safety Tips Did you know that if a fire starts in your home you may have as little as two minutes to escape? During a fire, early warning from a working smoke alarm plus a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives. Learn what else to do…
What To Do if a Fire Starts
What To Do if a Fire Starts
At The Ready: The History of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
At The Ready: The History of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) The New York City Fire Department (or FDNY) protects the five boroughs from a host of disasters and mishaps — five-alarm blazes, a kitchen fire run amok, rescue operations and even those dastardly midtown elevators, always getting stuck! But today’s tightly organized…
10 Ways to Fireproof Your Home
10 Ways to Fireproof Your Home Keeping you home and your family safe is your number one priority. Accidents and natural disasters can happen at any time and there is little that can be done to protect against them. Fire, a major danger and the cause of billions of dollars of damage each year, is…
10 Ways to Treat SERIOUS Burns at Home Quickly
10 Ways to Treat SERIOUS Burns at Home Quickly Although serious burns may require emergency treatment by a doctor, many second-degree burns can be treated at home. A second-degree burn is an injury to the skin caused by heat, electricity, radiation, friction or chemicals. The following methods can be used right away to reduce skin…
The Importance of a Fire Prevention Plan at Your Facility
The Importance of a Fire Prevention Plan at Your Facility Fires affect thousands of companies each year resulting in injury, lost customer trust and building damage. By establishing a fire prevention and preparedness program, you can help avoid injuries to your employees and visitors, costly damages, and potential fines to your business. Below are some…
Fire Alarm Maintenance
Fire Alarm Maintenance Regular fire alarm maintenance is important to protect your assets and to comply with Federal, State, and Local regulations. Your fire alarm system needs to be functioning properly at all times, which requires regular servicing and check-ups to make sure batteries are working correctly, voice evacuation systems are audible and clear, and…
How To Test Smoke Alarms In Your Home
How To Test Smoke Alarms In Your Home A smoke alarm is an inexpensive way to protect your family from smoke and fire injuries, but you must take the time to test it to ensure that it’s working properly. A properly functioning smoke detector doubles your chance of surviving a fire by warning you of…