Home. A word with many different meanings to many people. To most, it is a noun where one lives permanently, especially as a family or household member. But it is more than just that place of dwelling; it is a… Continue Reading
Author: Julie Heltunen
Home Fire Sprinklers Save Lives
Hopefully you never encounter a house fire, but it pays to include security measures like fire sprinklers to keep your family safe. A fire can become deadly in as little as two minutes, not allowing much time between fire alarms… Continue Reading
Fire Sprinkler Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
If you have a building with a fire sprinkler system, a monthly, quarterly or yearly inspection is required to ensure the system is functioning properly and will be employed upon the event of a fire. When the fire professionals come… Continue Reading
W&M Fire Protection Celebrates 30th Anniversary
W&M Fire Protection is proud to be celebrating its 30th anniversary as a fire protection provider in 2023. While W&M Fire Protection was founded in 1993, our company has been around for over 100 years as a mechanical contractor. The… Continue Reading
NYC Fire Code Violations
When fires occur in New York City, they can be devastating. In such a highly populated city, fires can have higher consequences. Many fires occur when buildings are not compliant with fire code. Staying in compliance can help save lives… Continue Reading
Fire Prevention Week 2022
Fire Prevention Week is observed every year on the week of October 9th to educate the public about fire safety in order to decrease fire casualties. FPW is observed during October in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire which began… Continue Reading
Why Is It Important to Test and Inspect Your Fire Hydrant?
Just like you depend on firefighters to put out a fire, firefighters depend on fire hydrants for their water supply. Coming full circle, your fire hydrants then depend on you to keep up on inspections and testing in order to… Continue Reading
What is the Difference Between a Fire Sprinkler and Fire Suppression System?
Fire sprinklers and fire suppressions systems both work to put out dangerous fires, but are different in how they do so. It is good to know what each system is capable of to determine which is the best fit for… Continue Reading
Protect Your Home with Home Fire Sprinklers
Did you know that home fires can become deadly in as little as two minutes? Fires in today’s new houses burn faster and hotter because of synthetics, lightweight materials, and open floor plans. Installing fire sprinklers in your home is… Continue Reading
NYC Executive Order 12 Calls for Sensible Retrofit Sprinkler Legislation
In response to the January 9th fire that left 17 people dead in the Bronx, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed Executive Order 12 that aims to strengthen enforcement and outreach of fire safety measures. This Order states… Continue Reading