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When Buildings Change, Fire Safety Must Keep Up
Read more A recent fire at a bar in a ski resort in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, is a stark reminder of how quickly fire can escalate in any setting. As investigations continue, early reports suggest...
Introducing the FIRST UL Listed PFAS/PFOS Free Foam Fire Extinguisher
The Problem: For decades, foam-based fire extinguishers have been trusted for fighting flammable liquid and mixed fuel combustible fires. But in recent years, mounting legislation and liability...
Reducing False Alarms – Avoid Costly Fines and Disruption from Non-Emergency Alarm Activation
False fire alarms are disruptive, costly, and potentially dangerous. Every time a fire alarm activates, building occupants must evacuate and the fire department responds. If it turns out to be a...
Preparing Your Fire Sprinkler System for Winter
As colder months approach, it’s important to ensure your fire protection systems are ready to perform when needed. Winter weather can bring unique challenges, especially for dry sprinkler systems. A...
Silent Knight Product Retirement & Discontinuation: What It Means for You
Fire alarm technology, like all life-safety equipment, evolves over time. Components eventually reach the end of their life cycle due to factors such as parts availability, updated...
Quarterly Sprinkler Inspections: Required by Code — Even If Your Fire Marshal Isn’t Asking
At Associated Fire Protection, a common question we hear from building owners and facility managers is: “The fire marshal only asks for an annual inspection, so why are you telling me I need...
Celebrating 75 years in 2022!
AFP employees and their families celebrated the company’s 75th anniversary at MetLife Stadium this fall. Guests enjoyed good company, delicious food and a great time on the field. We are proud of...
New Requirements for “Listed” Sprinkler System Antifreeze. What building owners need to know.
Changes are underway for antifreeze sprinkler systems. Starting in September 30, 2022, NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water- Based Fire Protection...
Propane Patio Heaters: Fire Safety Tips
Propane pedestal heaters could be the next sold-out item on the pandemic era store shelves this year, earning its spot among toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and cleaning products. The fall weather is...
Holiday Fire Safety
Did you know that more than one-third of home decoration fires are caused by candles? Did you also know that 2 out of 5 fires happen because decorations are placed too close to a heat source? Fire...
Winter Newsletter 2020
On March 13, 2020 AFP conducted a work from home drill with our office staff to test the company’s ability to work remote. Following the success of the drill, we made the decision to continue to...
The New Normal. Protocols in Place at Associated Fire Protection
Over the past several months as the world faced a new pandemic, a great deal has changed in the world and at Associated Fire Protection. The landscape of “normal” is radically different for everyone...
