A fire pump is a part of a fire sprinkler system. Fire pumps take water from a water supply and increase the pressure of the water to allow the fire protection system to function properly. Many fire sprinkler systems depend… Continue Reading →

Between the years 2014 and 2018, United States Fire Departments responded to 353,100 home fires each year. These fires caused 2,620 civilian deaths each year. 27% of fires that occurred in 2014-2018 occurred in homes. The top causes of home… Continue Reading →

Inspections & Testing of Fire Sprinklers – What to Expect Regular inspections and testing of your fire sprinkler system is very important for maintaining system integrity, keeping people and property safe and avoiding penalties for noncompliance with code. Even during… Continue Reading →

A fire sprinkler system is one of the most basic and effective ways to protect your facility from a fire. One type of sprinkler system that may be found in some applications is a dry pipe sprinkler system. Dry sprinklers… Continue Reading →

In some facilities that are high hazard, water-based fire sprinkler systems will not be a sufficient means of fire suppression. In these areas that are highly hazardous, alternative forms of fire suppression are required to extinguish a fire before it… Continue Reading →

Fire sprinkler systems are one of the most effective tools in preventing a fire from ruining your property or injuring people. A sprinkler system can extinguish a fire, preventing it from reaching other parts of the building and allowing people… Continue Reading →

Fire alarm systems have gone through many changes over the years and are continuing to evolve at a fast rate. The original fire alarm systems were wired straight to the fire department! Gamewell’s original birdhouse fire alarms were located outside… Continue Reading →