In the late hours of Saturday, February 23, 1991, a fire ignited on the 22nd floor of One Meridian Plaza, a 38-story office building situated in downtown Philadelphia.
This massive blaze, escalated to a 12-alarm fire, ravaged 8 floors of the Center City office structure, spanning a harrowing 19-hour period. Tragically, three brave Philadelphia Firefighters lost their lives in the line of duty during this catastrophic event.
Winter weather leaves many business owners and property managers focused on preparing their properties for the colder months. While winterization often involves tasks such as insulating pipes and checking heating systems, one crucial aspect that is often overlooked is the inspection of the building’s fire sprinkler system. The winter season brings unique challenges that can compromise the effectiveness of these life-saving systems, making it imperative to ensure they are in top-notch condition.
Mann, a 23-year-old volunteer for the Uwchlan Ambulance Corps in Chester County, PA has an impressive collection of Fire Alarm equipment. Mann, who has been diagnosed on the autism spectrum, visited Oliver Fire Protection and Security on December 5th to spend some time with our experts. We sat down with Alex to discuss his love of all things Fire Alarm as well as the projects that are close to his heart.
Article by Dale Grant – Marketing Specialist We all have Thanksgiving traditions that we look forward to. For some it’s sitting down to enjoy New York’s iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. There are the more masochistic among us who will enjoy an early morning 5k Turkey Trot or rooting for the New York Giants. For […]
Article by Tom Morrow – Inspections Sales Manager While many people believe that sprinkler escutcheons are just for aesthetics and serve no real purpose, they are actually very important and necessary components to help your sprinkler system function as designed. When a sprinkler system is installed, a hole is cut in the ceiling or wall […]
Healthcare Facilities range from large high-rise buildings with both short-term and full-time residential facilities to outpatient care clinics. While the structures may be different, the fundamentals of fire safety remain the same
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