AFP Blog
Staying on Top of Our Game
Brett Straten, President of Associated Fire Protection, sits on the board of the FSSA. It seems like everything in the world today is changing at a rapid pace, and the fire protection industry is no exception. AFP makes it a priority to stay on top of the latest...
Fire Pump Service Bulletin
Important information regarding fire pump testing: Fire pump testing season is upon us. As many of you know, during testing a large amount of water is discharged. Pumps can discharge water at a rate of 500 to 1000 gallons per minute. Over the course of a performance...
17 Ways to Prevent False Alarms & Unwanted System Activations
When your fire protection system is working as it should, you should only have to think about it when inspection time rolls around.But when it’s not working correctly, you may experience one or more false alarms or worse, a system activation.Nobody likes nuisance...
When Should I Inspect My Fire Protection Systems?
Your fire protection systems should receive regular inspections performed by a trained professional. But how often should you inspect your Fire Protection Systems? When you commit to a schedule of inspections, small, easy-to-remedy problems that can potentially cause...