Tag: FIRE PROTECTION

What Happens When You Pull a Fire Alarm?

“You NEVER pull the Fire Alarm unless there is an emergency!”

This message is drilled into us during the earliest stages of our formal education and because we are told not to, we spend the rest of our lives wanting to pull it.

So, what actually does happen when a Fire Alarm is pulled?

Fire Pumps: An Overview

Ensuring fire safety in your building is a top priority for all property owners. One of the essential components of a fire protection system is a fire pump. Fire pumps are commonly found in buildings that tend to have a high-pressure demand such as high-rises or storage warehouses. A fire sprinkler system, which is an integral part of a fire pump, utilizes the high-pressure water provided by the fire pump to increase the flow rate of the water and extinguish fires effectively.