5 Ways to Stay Safe on New Year’s Eve Take a look at some simple ways you can stay safe and still have fun while ringing in the New Year right. Read Story Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Fire Extinguisher Guide: What to Use, and When Most people don’t realize that there is more than one type of fire extinguisher and each type has a specific purpose for keeping people and property safe. Read Story Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Smokey Bear Smokey Bear has long been a symbol of wildfire prevention in our country, and after 70 years, one can assume he’ll be sticking around for quite some time. Read Story Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Effects of Weather Conditions on Wildfire Suppression Fighting wildfires in poor weather conditions isn’t impossible. You simply have to know how the weather affects the spread of wildfires, and you’ll have a better understanding of how to control them. Read Story Wednesday, December 9, 2015
10 Unforeseen Fire Hazards: Home Edition Did you know that there are some other, less-obvious ways your home could be at risk of fires? Check out this list of common fire hazards in the home that you may not have considered. Read Story Wednesday, December 2, 2015
The Future of Fire Suppression There is a lot more to firefighting than meets the eye. The technology of fighting fires – whether residential, industrial, or wildfires – is in constant motion, based on the latest advancements available. Read Story Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Giving Back During the Holidays The employees at our Eugene location choose a local charity to receive a portion of the profits from each fire extinguisher annual service (walk-ins and on-location) performed in December. Learn more about our 2015 recipient and how you can contribute here. Read Story Friday, November 20, 2015
Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspections Monthly fire extinguisher inspections include a quick check that a fire extinguisher is in its designated place, that it has not been actuated or tampered with, and that there is no obvious physical damage or condition to prevent its operation. Learn more about how to check the fire extinguishers in your home or business to ensure your safety in the case of a fire. Read Story Thursday, November 19, 2015
Wet Chemical vs. Dry Chemical Fire Suppression Systems There are two primary types of fire suppression systems used today: wet and dry chemical fire suppression. Read Story Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Winter Fire Safety Tips It’s every homeowner or renter’s worst nightmare: your home going up in flames. During the winter, homes are especially susceptible to fires. Follow these winter fire safety tips to keep your home fire free during the cold season. Read Story Friday, November 13, 2015