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According to the National Fire Incident Reporting System, there were 16,500 workplace fires in 2020, many of which were caused by cooking incidents, overloaded electrical sockets, and unattended heating devices. How could these fires have been prevented? With proper fire safety systems and training in place. If they want to prevent fires in the workplace, safeguarding the lives of the employees and customers, they’re here to help. Follow along as they discuss common fire hazards in the wo...

When it comes to fire protection, fire sprinklers are the best choice to save lives and protect property. Although they save thousands of properties in the country each year, fire sprinklers are less common in residential buildings than commercial ones. It’s the mission of Safe-T Fire Protection to change that.  fire sprinklers Did users know smoke detectors increase the odds of surviving a fire by 50% while fire sprinklers increase the survival chances by 97%? Not only could they...

Kitchen islands and peninsulas continue to be a major renovation trend that property owners have leaned into. They’re majorly convenient and functional, and they have proved to be a return on investment.  code requirements To match the increasing code requirements of the modern kitchen, the NFPA updates the code every year to keep good fire safety. Safe-T Fire Protection makes sure the residential or commercial building stays up to electrical code and standards on both a local and...

We know all too well how challenging it can be to compete with modern technology to keep a child’s attention. iPhones, tablets, and video games, ‘Oh My!’ However, here at Safe-T Fire Protection also know that fire safety for kids is vital. Children must be aware of fire safety tips and guidelines in case the unimaginable happens, and they find themselves near an uncontrolled fire.  Safe-T introduces the user to their favorite furry friend, Sparky the Dog, who is on a miss...

One of the best ways to ensure the family stays safe is to focus on fire prevention and awareness. Knowledge is power, and fire safety is no exception. The more the user and the family know about preventing fires, the necessary fire equipment to keep the home safe, and the personalized fire escape plan, the more likely the user will stay safe if the unthinkable happens. Follow the steps outlined below to create a fire escape plan for the family, and then rest easy knowing the user has done all...

Did users know half of all home heating fires occur from November through March? The colder months and the seasonal holidays cause people to–more often than not– turn up the heat. Maybe they do this by lighting some candles, plugging in space heaters, or straight up tending a fire in their fireplace.  fire safety Christmas trees, decorations, cooking, and candles all contribute to peak house fire season, but the approximately 45,000 home electrical fires each year are attribu...

During the winter months, homes and businesses can feel chilly, even with the heat running. Depending on the cold tolerance, the user may use a space heater in a particular room of the home or near the desk at work. Although this added heat source seems like the perfect way to keep the user feeling comfy-cozy year-round, it’s important to know the risks involved and about space heater safety.  space heater safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released a...

When talking about fire suppression systems, Safe-T Fire Protection are the most important component of fire protection. Fire suppression systems can encompass any fire protection tool to put out smoke, fire, or a combination of both. Remember, when Safe-T is talking about fire suppression systems, point to the professionally installed fire extinguisher located near an exit and up to the sprinkler systems that should be installed and connected to the water line. A fire suppression system is eit...

Listen to the local fire safety professionals on the importance of smoke alarms. Safe-T Fire Protection wants families to have a plan so that it helps keep everyone in the home safe. Safe-T strives to provide services in fire safety, which includes preparing the home for any fire emergency. Properly placed smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and fire extinguishers are life savers! Fire prevention Prevent a fire this winter and ensure a smoke alarm is installed on every level of the home, in...

Battery-powered and even wired-in technology are not infallible – even for smoke detectors. Batteries die, parts wear out, and dust may clog the system, preventing the smoke alarm from detecting smoke or fire during an emergency. Because smoke alarms are the first defense against fire, they should be primed to alert users at the first whiff of smoke. A properly working smoke detector reduces the risk of death by half and may even help users save their business.  Tips...

Users love the holiday season because it allows them to spend extra time with friends and family while enjoying traditions like Christmas trees, outdoor lighting displays, and special recipes. However, with the holiday season also comes busyness, which can lead us to forget holiday fire safety measures. Let’s review some holiday fire safety tips for decorations, festivities, and common household items to ensure a safe and merry holiday season.  Decorations Christmas Trees Selectin...

Summer vacations, camping, family reunions, picnics, and the Fourth of July are all things that Americans look forward to every year. However, these great summer activities also bring the risk of fires and injuries caused by fireworks and outdoor grills.  Fireworks and grill fires injure over 16,000 Americans annually. More than half of these injuries end up occurring during July, the highest in the year.  fire safety awareness Summer is a time for fun, but it’s also essential...

Fires can be a dangerous risk for all types of buildings, but especially for apartments. These buildings house many families, which creates a risk for severe injuries and fatalities. Most people are not familiar with their apartment building plans, which can cause chaos in the event of an emergency. This is especially true for cases where property managers are negligent about maintenance and fire system installation, which leads emergencies to become unavoidable.  Fire safety education H...

According to the NFPA, every 1 in 31 Christmas tree fire is deadly. Most households and businesses across the United States will bring a Christmas tree inside, decorated with ornaments and string lights. Fire risk with Christmas tree While Christmas tree fires are rare, they still happen and can result in fatal injuries. It’s important to be aware of the fire risks that come with owning a Christmas tree so that users can focus on creating the safest environment possible. If the user...

Commercial kitchens are full of hot cooking equipment, cooking oils and greases, cleaning chemicals, and people running frantically through the kitchen. This sort of chaos can easily result in commercial fires, which can be detrimental to the business. fire safety training If users don’t have the right equipment and commercial fire safety protocols in place, it’s a recipe for disaster. Without commercial kitchen fire safety training, employees won’t know where fire safety eq...

Fire safety is important in understanding how to be prepared to use the proper equipment in fire emergencies. The number one cause of fire emergencies in the home comes from unattended cooking. People become careless when cooking in the kitchen, leaving food on the stove and in the oven unattended. Out of home fire deaths, 3 out of 5 arise from homes that have no working fire alarms.  Classes of Fire It’s easy to become negligent about risks that could cause fires in the home and w...

At a young age, children are taught the basics of how to protect themselves in the event of a fire. They learn the stop, drop, and roll concept, and have routine fire drills to ensure the entire school is prepared for an emergency. Unfortunately, fire safety training usually stops after grade school.  fire safety training Fires are extremely dangerous and need to be talked about in the workplace, but so many businesses are left untrained and unprepared. The best way to protect the busine...

October 3rd-9th is dedicated to fire safety awareness. Established in 1922, Fire Prevention Week was created in memory of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. This tragic fire killed over 250 people and burned more than 2000 acres. This major fire crisis altered the way that public officials viewed fire safety and the future of preventing fire emergencies. National Fire Prevention Day The first National Fire Prevention Day was established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1920. Two years later,...