Paint Booth Fire Suppression: Are You Fully Protected? If your facility uses a paint booth, you already know the risks are different from a typical workspace. Between flammable paints, solvents, vapors, and overspray, it doesn’t take much for a small… Continue Reading
Author: Julie
The Future of Fire Safety: Smart Fire Alarms
Fire alarm systems have always been a critical part of life safety, but today, they’re doing a lot more than just sounding an alarm. With the rise of smart building technology, fire alarm systems are becoming more connected, more intelligent,… Continue Reading
Ensuring Life Safety: Understanding ERCES, DAS-T, and the Future of In-Building Communications
When an emergency occurs, every second counts. For first responders—firefighters, police, and EMTs—the ability to communicate inside a building is often the difference between a successful rescue and a tragedy. However, modern building materials like low-E glass, reinforced concrete, and… Continue Reading
The Backbone of Safety: A Guide to Fire Detection for Your Facility
When it comes to fire safety, a split second is often the difference between a minor incident and a total loss. At International Fire Protection (IFP), we understand that a “one-size-fits-all” approach doesn’t work for life safety. Every building, from… Continue Reading
Why CO₂ Fire Suppression Might Be the Right Solution for Your Facility
Fire protection is never one-size-fits-all. Each facility has its own set of risks, assets, and safety priorities, which means the fire suppression system you choose should be just as tailored. At International Fire Protection, we’re proud to design and install… Continue Reading
Eddie’s Corner – Do you Have the Right Tool for the Job?
I get the privilege to be around many different Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Inspectors from many different companies in the role I have within our company. I hear all kinds of stories, good and bad, about different jobs that… Continue Reading
Eddie’s Corner – “I wish I had this 20 years ago!”
The title of this article speaks volumes. Unfortunately, I have had this said to me on numerous occasions. Heck, I’ve even recently said this myself. “Eddie, what the heck are you talking about?” — Training. That’s the answer… training. You… Continue Reading
Eddie’s Corner: Main Drain Tests
My kids, from a very young age up to present time, love to ask me a certain question every time I ask them to do something… Can you guess what it is? “Why”, they ask. Every one of us, I… Continue Reading
Eddie’s Corner: Professionalism
Author: Eddie Jett So, what is your idea of professionalism? Is it knowing all of the ins and outs of your job? Is it the way you treat people? Is it the way you dress? Is it in the way… Continue Reading
Understanding Inert Gas Suppression Systems
A Cleaner Way to Fight Fire: Understanding Inert Gas Suppression Systems Imagine this: A fire breaks out in your data center. In just seconds, sensitive servers could be fried, data lost, and operations halted. Now imagine a fire suppression system… Continue Reading
