Fire Protection

Heatilator Glass Fireplace Doors Create the Perfect Decor to Keep The House Safe and Warm for the Winter

Heatilator Glass Fireplace Doors

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 23, 2012 -- Supremefireplaces.com, a seller of fireplace doors and accessories, provide Heatilator glass doors to give fireplaces the best look possible while keeping everyone's house both safe and comfortable. There are many attractive styles available at their site that will fit a variety of fireplace models and rooms. The website now offers a coupon code for 5% off all sets of doors.

As the season continues, many people are getting ready for the much colder months ahead. There's almost nothing better this time of year than being home and relaxing by a nice warm fire with the friends and family. Thanks to the Heatilator glass door that's installed over the fireplace, not only is the fire safely contained but the lavish design of the frame makes the fire and logs look picture perfect for such a nice and intimate occasion.

Fire service faces challenges in dealing with unwanted fire alarms

NFPA Reduce Unwanted Fire Alarms

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs IAFC) released the Fire Service Guide to Reducing Unwanted Fire Alarms, a free 17-page downloadable PDF document that offers guidance to members of the fire service to reduce unwanted fire alarms. It is available through NFPA's catalog at www.nfpacatalog.org/redgd.

NFPA EuroCon 2012 fire and life safety conference slated for Amsterdam

NFPA 2012 EuroCon in Amsterdam

July 2, 2012 -- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Marsh Risk Consulting Worldwide are teaming up to present 2012 EuroCon in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The three day conference is slated to take place at the Passengers Cruise Terminal, November 12 -14, 2012.

“NFPA is pleased to host NFPA EuroCon as way to provide our European audience with the latest information on fire and life safety codes and standards to advance their knowledge and careers,” said NFPA President Jim Shannon. “Attendees will also benefit from presentations on emerging trends and have an opportunity to network with peers from around the world.”

Restoration Local Offers Tips on the Handling and Prevention of Electrical Fires During Severe Weather

Restoration Local Prevention of Electrical Fires

Cleveland OH (PRWEB) June 15, 2012 -- Restoration Local, one of the leading providers of water restoration services in the country, is warning property owners against the dangers of electrical fires and other related hazards during severe weather events. Electrical problems can occur during severe weather and continue even after the storm has passed in the form of downed power lines, saturated electrical equipment, and misuse of portable generators.

As is always the case with any type of severe weather, safety should always be the top priority, with appropriate measures taken before, during, and after a storm to prevent injury or damage to life and property. Restoration Local recommends and endorses the following procedures:

John Caufield named new mid-Atlantic regional director for NFPA

National Fire Protection Association Regional Director

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently announced the appointment of John Caufield of Rochester, New York, as the new mid-Atlantic regional director.

In his new position, Caufield will focus on improving fire, building, and life safety by working with state and local authorities to promote NFPA services and the adoption of NFPA codes and standards in the eight states in his region: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Virginia, New York, and West Virginia. In addition, he will support research, public education, and participate in other activities related to fire safety that affect his region.

UTC Climate, Controls & Security Sells Its Fire and Security Branch Operations in the U.S.

United Technologies

FARMINGTON, Conn., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has closed on the sale of its fire and security branch operations in the U.S. to Comvest Investment Partners, a private equity fund of the Comvest Group. Terms of the deal are not being disclosed. UTC Climate, Controls & Security is a leading provider of integrated building solutions, including heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, building controls and automation, and fire and security systems.

This business, with approximately $250 million in sales, 1,350 employees and 40 locations, was formed as a result of a roll-up of Red Hawk and a dozen other small U.S.-based businesses over the last several years.

"UTC Climate, Controls & Security is strategically reviewing its fire and security portfolio to focus on businesses with industry leadership, large scale and higher returns," said Geraud Darnis, president & CEO, UTC Climate, Controls & Security. "With this transaction, the U.S. fire and security branch network will be able to strengthen its operations and enhance its growth profile by taking advantage of Comvest's deep experience in the industry." 

Valley Fire Protection Acquires Assets of Old World Plumbing, Inc.

Valley Fire Protection

Batavia, IL (PRWEB) March 20, 2012 -- Valley Fire Protection is pleased to announce that, effective today, it has acquired the assets of Saint Charles, Illinois-based Old World Plumbing, Inc.

“We are very excited to add the Old World name, personnel and equipment to the Valley family,” said Valley Fire CEO Tom Hartel. “We believe that Old World’s traditional customer base will find that Old World is as good as ever — if not even better — in coming weeks and months. And we expect Valley Plumbing’s traditional customers to be delighted by the top-notch service and new technologies that Old World will bring to them.”

Old World Plumbing has a sterling reputation, as evidenced by its Better Business Bureau accreditation and the glowing reviews it has received on Angie’s List. Old World was founded eight years ago, but former Old World owners Derek Cepolski and Jeremy Shouse have decades of plumbing experience that they will be bringing to Valley as they relocate to Valley’s Batavia headquarters. These two experienced, entrepreneurial plumbers will head up the expanded Old World Plumbing team.

Gas Cylinders Recalled by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin Due to Fire Hazard

Worthington Gas Cylinders

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.  It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of product: Map Pro, Propylene and MAPP Gas Cylinders
Units: 29,026,000 units in the U.S.; 1,371,100 units in Canada
Manufacturer:  Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin, LLC, of Chilton, Wis.
Hazard: The seal on the cylinders can leak after torches or other fuel consuming equipment are disconnected from them, posing a fire hazard.

TE Circuit Protection's New RTP Devices Offer Reflowable Thermal Protection in Low-Temperature AC and DC Designs

TE Circuit Protection

MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 9, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- TE Circuit Protection, a business unit of TE Connectivity, today announces AC-rated and DC-rated Reflowable Thermal Protection (RTP) devices featuring a temperature open (Topen) value of 140 degrees C. Innovative RTP devices can be quickly and easily installed using industry-standard pick-and-place and Pb-free reflow equipment, enabling manufacturers to realize significant savings by moving from hand assembly to surface-mount device (SMD) processes. The new RTP140R060S (AC) and RTP140R060SD (DC) devices offer designers a convenient, reliable alternative to typical thermal cut-off devices (TCOs) when protecting against potentially damaging thermal events in low-temperature AC or DC applications.

Victaulic Launches Innovative New Website, Enhances Online Brand

Victaulic New Website

Easton, PA (PRWEB) January 16, 2012 -- Victaulic, a global leader in the production of mechanical pipe joining and fire protection systems, announces today the launch of its redesigned website. The Victaulic website redesign will create a more pleasant user experience with optimized search functions, customer profile options and ease of access to product information, and will showcase Victaulic projects around the world.

Atlas Plumbing & Rooter, a San Francisco Plumbing Contractor, is Offering a Special on The Little Firefighter Safety Valve

Atlas Plumbing & Rooter

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 08, 2011 -- San Francisco plumbing contractor, Atlas Plumbing & Rooter is offering a special on a feature that just might save lives and property. Known as “The Little Fire Fighter,” the installation of an earthquake shut off valve can prevent a gas leak during a tremor.

San Franciscans know that the region is overdue for the next big earthquake. Precautions are taken every day and this $299 investment can prove priceless because it could save lives and property.

Christmas tree fires likely to be more serious than average home fires

NFPA Safe Holidays

NEW YORK, NY December 4, 2011 – Festive lighting, windowsill candles and ornamented Christmas trees are staples of the holidays, but these decorative items also pose a fire risk if handled improperly. In 2005-2009, on average, one of every 18 reported home Christmas tree fires resulted in a death, compared to an average of one death per 141 total home fires.

Holiday lights and other decorative lighting were involved in an estimated average of 150 home fires per year during the same time. These fires caused an average of eight civilian deaths, 14 injuries, and $8.5 million in direct property damage per year.

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