Not all flames are the same. Thus, you can’t know how to effectively extinguish a fire unless you know which type of blaze you’re facing. There are five main classes of fires that are categorized by what substances fuel their flames. Class A fire Also known as “the ordinary” fire, a class A fire involves
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How do you protect steel structures from a fire?
Fire safety is a major consideration when designing and building the structures we live, work, and play in. The building materials we utilize have evolved rapidly over the past half-century or so, and we place a much greater emphasis on the way materials react when they come into contact with excessive heat and flames. For
Preventing Grass Fires
Fire is an incredibly important part of our lives. We cook with it, power our vehicles with it, and relax beside its hypnotizing dance to soak up its warmth on chilly evenings. With all the good things fire means to our lives, it’s still a very powerful and destructive force of nature. Wildfires burn millions
Holiday safety tips to remember: Better safe than sorry
Holidays are meant for relaxing and spending time with our loved ones. Even while relaxing with family or friends, it is very important to keep in mind that you need to be extra careful as bad installations, highly combustible materials, and holiday cooking issues might occur. During the holidays you tend to have additional things
How to Make Wood Fireproof
Wood fire protection is important in making the structures we live and work in safer. When it comes to fire, minutes matter. Fireproofing wood can make it more fire resistant. If a fire breaks out, this resistance can buy the necessary time to get the fire under control before it turns into a catastrophe. Fireproofing
How to Fireproof Your Home
The dangers of fire are real. An out of control blaze striking your home can have dire consequences. Taking measures to fireproof your house can lessen those consequences if and when fire strikes. Fireproofing your home protects both your residence and those who reside within it. Let’s take a look at some basic principles of
How to Fireproof Wood
Flames can quickly destroy everything in their path, leaving behind a trail of devastation and despair. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent fires from spreading, and one of the most important is by fireproofing wood. You don’t have to have been an Eagle Scout to know that wood is flammable, but you may not know
PASS Fire Safety: How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
Fire safety is a topic that is often overlooked until it’s too late. We all know the importance of fire safety, but how many of us truly take the time to ensure that we’re prepared for the worst-case scenario? Whether you’re working from home in your pajamas or dining at your favorite restaurant, a fire
In the event of a fire, you should never do these things
Stop, drop, and roll isn’t always enough to save your life when you’re caught amongst the flames. There are many additional tips that will help keep you safe. Plus, in the event of a fire, you should never have to Google “what to do in a fire.” That would be extremely dangerous since you don’t
How Fire Retardant Varnish Can Save Your Life
A great coat of varnish can protect wooden works of art, but did you know it can also save your life? Let me explain. Fire is an incredibly important source of heat and energy in our world, but it also kills more Americans than almost all other natural disasters combined. If that weren’t enough, fire