Choosing the right sprinkler system is crucial for any building, especially one that stores products in mass. According to the National Fire Protection Association, an average of 1,210 warehouse fires occur annually. While these fires make up a mere 1% of all structure fires, they rack up an impressive $155…

House fires are not just in movies and television. They happen all over the United States every year in alarming numbers. The National Fire Protection Agency reports approximately 374,000 homes catch fire every year. While the financial damage is devastating -- around eight billion a year -- it's the lives…

Chances are you've looked up in a school, store, or office and noticed a sprinkler head in the ceiling. These tiny, but powerful devices help save lives and prevent fire damage from growing exponentially in dollar value. Where you probably haven't noticed these sprinklers is inside your home. In homes,…

The First Annual Frontier Fire Customer Appreciation Luncheon was held on August 29, 2019 and brought together leaders in the construction, development, and property management industries to hear two very special speakers, Alex Chaloff at Bernstein Global Wealth Management and Terry Bradshaw, NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback. The event was…

According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), between 2011 and 2015, there were an estimated 37,910 fires at industrial properties each year. These industrial fires resulted in 16 civilian deaths, 273 civilian injuries, and $1.2 billion in property damage. Industrial fires are serious, but there are several things you…

All fire safety equipment is subject to rigorous standards for safety and reliability, and fire hoses -- the subject of NFPA 1962 -- are no exception. Despite looking like a relatively simple device, a fire hose is one of the most important lines of defense in firefighting. NFPA 1962 is…

What is a fire and life safety ecosystem? Like any ecosystem, it is comprised of elements that work together to achieve a functioning system -- in this case, eight separate elements that have to do with fire and safety. Several of them are the responsibility of the government, while many…

Next to the everyday hustle and bustle of the average office, office kitchen fire safety is a secondary concern. However, the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) reports that just over one-fifth of office fires begin in the kitchen or cooking area. Twenty-nine percent are started by cooking equipment, the leading…

Food trucks are one of the hottest new trends in food service today. Statista reports that in 2015, the value of the U.S. food truck industry increased to more than $850 million and is expected to grow by another $140 million by 2020. Estimates vary widely on how many food…

Fire departments around the United States perform regular inspections to assess and mitigate potential fire and life-safety hazards in buildings in their jurisdiction. Inspections vary in type and frequency from one city to the next, but there is one constant in the inspection process: the business or property owner wanting…