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Fire Sprinkler Saves: February 2025 - Part 1
Fire sprinkler systems are an essential component of modern fire protection, playing a important role in reducing fire damage, preventing...
Tim Spears
Mar 15, 20259 min read


Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Watch: February 2025 Edition Part I
Lithium-ion batteries have become an essential part of modern life, powering everything from smartphones and e-bikes to electric vehicles...
Tim Spears
Mar 15, 202515 min read


The Critical Importance of Fire Safety in Construction Sites – January 2025
Construction sites present unique fire risks due to the presence of flammable materials, temporary electrical systems, and ongoing hot...
Tim Spears
Feb 19, 20257 min read


Fire Sprinkler Systems: Monthly Report – January 2025 (Part 2)
Fire sprinkler systems are among the most effective tools in modern fire prevention and safety. Designed to activate when a fire reaches...
Tim Spears
Feb 17, 202512 min read


The Ongoing Risk of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: A Continuing Global Series
Lithium-ion batteries have become a cornerstone of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones and laptops to electric...
Tim Spears
Feb 15, 202514 min read


Fire Sprinkler Saves: January 1-15, 2025 Edition
Fire sprinkler systems are among the most effective tools for preventing property damage, injuries, and fatalities in fires. These...
Tim Spears
Feb 2, 202511 min read


Fire Sprinkler Saves From Early December
Fire sprinkler systems have played a quiet yet crucial role in fire prevention and protection for decades, saving countless lives and...
Tim Spears
Dec 29, 202414 min read


Fire Sprinkler Saves: Recent Stories of Community Risk Reduction
Fire sprinkler systems consistently work behind the scenes to protect lives and property. They serve as a critical component in community...
Tim Spears
Dec 1, 20248 min read


Fire Sprinkler Saves: Real Stories of Risk Reduction (November 2024 Volume I)
Fire sprinkler systems are a critical component in safeguarding lives and property against the devastating effects of fires. Their...
Tim Spears
Nov 24, 20249 min read


Fire Sprinkler Systems: Success Stories in Community Risk Reduction (October 2024)
Fire sprinkler systems are a important element of modern fire safety and community risk reduction strategies. They offer protection in...
Tim Spears
Nov 10, 202412 min read


Fire Sprinkler Saves: October 2024 Edition Volume I
Fire sprinkler systems are one of the most effective tools for mitigating fire-related risks, reducing property damage, and saving lives....
Tim Spears
Oct 27, 20245 min read


Recent Fire Sprinkler Wins: Key Incidents from August 11-20, 2024
Fire sprinkler systems are an important safety feature. When a fire breaks out, these systems can mean the difference between a minor...
Tim Spears
Aug 28, 20248 min read


Fire Sprinkler System Saves Pinnacle Care Facility: A Case Study in Community Risk Reduction
On June 5, 2024, a fire broke out at the Pinnacle Care facility located at 675 Wagner Drive, Battle Creek. The fire, caused by an...
Tim Spears
Jun 12, 20243 min read


Home Depot Fire and the Role of Inspections in Community Risk Reduction
In April 2022, a devastating five-alarm fire broke out at a Home Depot store in San Jose, California. The fire, which was determined to...
Tim Spears
May 22, 20243 min read


Hazards of Lithium-Ion Battery Storage: Lessons from the Otay Mesa Facility Fire
Summary of the Incident In a recent event, a fire erupted at the Gateway Energy Storage facility in Otay Mesa, highlighting the...
Tim Spears
May 17, 20244 min read


Residential Sprinklers in Combatting E-Mobility Device Fires
A recent incident in Fresno, California, where a residential fire sparked by an electric bike battery was successfully contained by a...
Tim Spears
May 12, 20242 min read


Igniting Safety: The London Debate on Fire Sprinklers in High-Rise Homes
Imagine living in a high rise building, confident in the safety measures installed to protect you and your family from the threat of...
Tim Spears
Apr 3, 20243 min read


The Tale of Two Fires: A Comparative Insight on Fire Safety Measures
In the the early morning on March 11, 2024, the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) was challenged with two distinct fire incidents in Kalihi...
Tim Spears
Mar 12, 20242 min read
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