#325 – Fire Safety Signs from Around the World: Exits to Equipment December 16, 2022February 19, 2020 Safety signs are everywhere. In dangerous situations, they tell you what to do, where to go, and where to find vital equipment. In addition to the million or so exit signs you’ve seen in your life, other common […]

#240 – Pitot Gauges: How Do I Calculate the PSI to GPM Conversion? December 13, 2022August 1, 2019 Follow these simple steps to ensure fire hydrants can deliver adequate water flow during a fire Firefighting operations can be seriously jeopardized if fire hydrants aren’t ready and able to deliver the required water flow and pressure.

#21 – Useful Life of Fire Hose: Is It Time To Replace? January 24, 2022September 10, 2013 Your fire hose is the connecting link in water-based non-sprinkler fire suppression systems. No matter how much water pressure your pump provides, or what pattern of coverage your nozzle delivers, if your fire hose fails, the fire is

#89 – National Fire Protection Association: In the Business of Saving Lives December 14, 2018December 28, 2017 Fires claim a smaller and smaller share of American lives with each passing decade. Political figures and fire chiefs have played their part—often as a reaction to catastrophic events—but in large part, the credit for the standards protecting

#403 – Fire Department Connections: A Guide to FDC Maintenance November 23, 2022January 27, 2022 Learn about the inspection, testing, and maintenance building owners must complete to stay compliant Many buildings have a fire department connection (FDC) that allows firefighters to pump water into the building’s fire sprinkler and standpipe systems. If you are a

#90 – Standpipe Systems (Part 1): Fire Protection Standpipe System Overview and Introduction to NFPA 14 June 10, 2019January 4, 2018 A history of the invention, evolution, and function of standpipes There are numerous safety innovations that have revolutionized the way we live, yet don’t merit a second (or first) thought from most people. One

#157 – Heat Tracing Fire Sprinkler Systems: When, Where, and How October 27, 2020March 21, 2019 Image source: PHCP Pros Heat tracing, also known as heat tape, is an option to protect fire sprinkler pipe from freezing Wet fire sprinkler systems have many advantages; since the pipes are always filled with water, they are ready