Protecting Elderly Populations In A Fire

AnneTFM — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:15:51 +0000

In a recent nationwide survey conducted by the Society for Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), Americans correctly identified adults age 65 and older as the most at-risk group.

by AnneTFM

FRIDAY FUNNY: Rooftops Are No Place For Blowup Dolls

HeidiTFM — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:04:37 +0000

In Houston, TX, the public will no longer be subjected to inflatable marketing devices. This comes after a recent incident on a shopping center rooftop, when an out-of-control blowup gorilla deflated and caused a fire.

by HeidiTFM

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Reading Fire-Rated Labels, Increasing Life Safety

AnneTFM — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:37:40 +0000

Facility professionals can look to fire-rated building material labels to help select and inspect appropriate products for their buildings.

by AnneTFM

Americans Rank Building Security as #1 Feature

HeidiTFM — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:53:14 +0000

The results of this survey revealed 28% of Americans feel security is the most important feature, while 12% of respondents indicated that fire safety is the most important aspect of a building’s design.

by HeidiTFM

SimplexGrinnell Earns Safety Act Certification

HeidiTFM — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:04:55 +0000

Certification of integrated fire and life safety services as anti-terrorism technologies provides liability protection to customers, helps protect citizens and assets.

by HeidiTFM

Code Hearings Feature Major Issues, Dramatic Moments

HeidiTFM — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:11:04 +0000

The hundreds of approved code changes will be included in the 2009 version of the International Codes, used to guide construction throughout the country.

by HeidiTFM

Historic New Hampshire Inn Saved

HeidiTFM — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:08:04 +0000

Well known New England destination suffered some damage but was not destroyed.

by HeidiTFM

Building Code Grant Legislation Passes U.S. House

HeidiTFM — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:25:00 +0000

The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation that will help communities across the country adopt and administer building codes to save lives and protect property. The Community Building Code Administration Grant (CBCAG) Act, sponsored by Congressman Dennis Moore (D-KS), would provide awards to local governments to establish and enforce building [...]

by HeidiTFM

Demand For Fire Protection Engineers Exceeds Supply

HeidiTFM — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:23:00 +0000

Fire is a danger that can affect entire communities. For example, each year in the U.S., more than 3,000 people die as a result of fire. To combat its destructive force, fire protection engineers use their acquired skills and the latest technology.
Fire Protection Engineer Tony Caro studied industrial engineering at New Mexico State University before [...]

by HeidiTFM

Atrium Fire Safety Solution For Wrigley Center

HeidiTFM — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:04:00 +0000

The Wrigley Global Innovation Center serves as an office and research facility for the confectionery industry. One notable element of the facility is the atrium in the center of the building, which provides meeting areas in a garden setting, featuring 25 plant species from four continents under 540 glass panels. While the rest of the [...]

by HeidiTFM

Fire-Lite Free Training

HeidiTFM — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:51:00 +0000

Fire-Lite Alarms, part of Honeywell’s Life Safety Group, plans to host more than 25 educational sessions throughout the U.S., free of charge. From fire alarm basics to detailed hands on training, course offerings are designed for every level of industry professional. Dates, locations and descriptions for Fire-Lite classes for the remainder of 2008 are as [...]

by HeidiTFM