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Fire safety has been a hot topic over the last several months as temperatures have been rising around the country and areas have been devastated by the aftermath. Wildfires have swept through the west coast and other areas of the nation. According to the Oregon Department of Forestry, from June 1 to September 11, 2015, there were approximately 1,571,218 acres affected by wildfire in the Pacific Northwest. 576,901 acres in Oregon were affected and 994,317 acres in Washington. Wildfires prove to be very costly and can move very quickly. Even though wildfires occur most often in the summer, fire prevention inside and out should be a year round priority. Routine fire inspections are imperative to keep your monitoring system properly working and to prevent serious loss. Inspections should occur annually, quarterly or monthly depending on the system. Fire inspections by a member of our team include:  *An assessment of the communication to and from the fire alarm control panel … Read More

It may sound like a simple task but the fact is, not everyone knows how to properly use a fire extinguisher. Typical extinguishers have ten seconds of power, depending on if it’s been partially used before. When you buy one, be sure to familiarize yourself with the instructions and proper use. Most fire departments even offer the service of teaching people how to use them! Follow the steps below to effectively put out a fire with your extinguisher and how to handle the situation safely. 1. Call 911 immediately before extinguishing a serious fire by yourself. 2. Understand your exit areas in case you need to retreat quickly and the fire is getting out of hand. Always remember that your life is more valuable than property! 3. Only use a fire extinguisher on a contained fire as they have limited amount of extinguishing power. 4. In the United States there are five classes of fire extinguishers. It’s good to know … Read More

National Safety Month: Week Four, Fire Watch

Fire Extinguisher 101