A fire pump is a part of a fire protection system’s water supply. Fire pumps take water from a water supply and increase the pressure of the water to allow the fire protection system to be able to function properly.… Continue Reading
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Home Fire Facts
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
30-Year Picnic
International Fire Protection recently celebrated its 30-year anniversary with a company picnic. We could not have achieved the level of success we’ve attained without the support of our dedicated employees. Thank you to all of our people who have helped… Continue Reading
Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems
What is a Pre-Action Sprinkler System? Pre-action fire sprinklers are a form of dry pipe sprinkler systems. In a pre-action system, water is back from the sprinkler piping by an electrically operated pre-action valve. Two things must happen for a… Continue Reading
Fire Prevention Week 2020
Since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored Fire Prevention Week (FPW). FPW was proclaimed a national observance in 1925, making it the longest-running public health observance in the United States. Fire Prevention Week is recognized every year on the week of… Continue Reading
Celebrating 30 Years in Business
International Fire Protection is celebrating 30 years in business. We were founded in 1990 and have continued to grow during the last 30 years by building meaningful relationships and making the world a safer place. What sets IFP apart is… Continue Reading
Inspection & 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 times when your building is unoccupied, it still must be… Continue Reading
Dry Pipe Sprinkler Systems for Cold Spaces
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
IFP Lessons Learned – Fire Extinguisher
Location: High Way 53, North Georgia Hazard: On Tuesday, October 15, 2019 an IFP employee was traveling on Highway 53 when the fire extinguisher attached to his rack came sailing off. The driver was not aware of any bump or… Continue Reading
Foam Fire Suppression Systems
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
