10
Nov
2025
Room-Ready Clean Agents: How to Prep Spaces So FK-5-1-12 Actually Works
Clean agents are the gold standard when it comes to securing data centers and server rooms, but it is just as important to set your room up properly as it ...
17
Oct
2025
Fire Suppression for Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Systems (BESS): Best Practices 2025
LIthium-ion batteries and an increasingly popular power source in our modern world. Unfortunately, even with all the fire risks associated with Battery Energy Storage Systems, many municipal fire departments remain ...
18
Sep
2025
Aerosol Fire Suppression for Compact Spaces: How Stat-X Protects What Others Can’t
Traditional automated fire suppression systems built on a combination of smoke detection and sprinkler deployment are still a firefighter's best friend in traditional open-space facilities. But isolating and containing ...
11
Sep
2025
Why VESDA and Early Smoke Detection Are Critical for Modern Facilities
Very early smoke detection (VESDA) systems are more important than ever in the modern world. Fires double in size faster than ever, smoke from new materials is more toxic than ...
27
Aug
2025
Fire Suppression for Cold Storage and Food Processing Facilities: Why Natura Inert Gas Systems Lead
Cold storage and refrigeration units are the backbone of modern food logistics, ensuring product integrity and safety across the supply chain. Yet, fire safety in these facilities presents unique challenges ...
12
Aug
2025
Comparing FK-5-1-12 and CO₂ Fire Suppression: Safety, Cost, and Environmental Impact
Water may be the most common fire suppression agent used by municipal fire agencies, but that doesn’t mean it is the best tool to fight fire for your business ...
18
Jul
2025
Why Not All Fire Extinguishers Are Allowed in Server Rooms — And Which Ones Are
Not all fire extinguishers are created equal, and many commonly available types can do more harm than good in sensitive server environments. Understanding the legal, technical, and practical reasons for ...
15
Jul
2025
How Temperature Extremes Affect Fire Detection and Suppression System Performance
Canadian facility managers and engineers face a unique challenge: safeguarding assets, infrastructure, and personnel in some of the world's most demanding climates. From deep winter chills in Winnipeg to ...