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A Class D fire is beginning due to igniting combustible metals, according to NFPA standards

Class D Fires

January 28, 2019January 27, 2023Brad Kelechava

What are Class D Fires? Almost anything is determined by its ingredients, and fire is no exception. While all fires share their need for oxygen […]

How to Fire-Proof an Industrial Worksite

May 17, 2018January 28, 2022Guest Contributor

It isn’t uncommon for some industries to have flammable and explosive materials within their premises. Employees working in such facilities are constantly at risk of […]

Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher NFPA 12 2018

Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, NFPA 12-2018

February 2, 2018January 28, 2022Brad Kelechava

NFPA 12-2018: Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems has been released. Carbon dioxide is a key molecule in the respiration cycle of plants and animals. […]

Portable fire extinguisher with tag tested to NFPA 10-2018

NFPA 10-2018: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

December 7, 2017January 28, 2022Brad Kelechava

Fire extinguishers are designed to release a chemical agent that can deplete fires in their incipient stage, just following ignition. Due to their unequivocal importance, […]