Despite your best efforts, accidents and emergencies can sometimes happen. That is why it is so important to be sure you have the correct building safety systems in place. Building safety needs vary based on different factors including the size of a building, but one common denominator for all building environments is the need for fire safety protection. If you are the owner or manager of a commer…Read More
Not many people go into work or into any commercial building and wonder where the fire sprinklers are, but they are one of the most important pieces to fire safety and protection. All commercial buildings require some sort of fire protection system and sprinklers are often the first choice. But regardless of how important they are, or how many buildings have systems installed, there are several my…Read More
If you have little ones in your life, you should be sure they know what to do in case of a fire, especially at home. If you’ve never covered fire safety with any of the children in your life, chances are they’re only plan of action is to rely on you, the adult in their life. But what happens if you’re unavailable? Fire safety seems like something everyone knows inherently, but unfortunately,…Read More
Can Fire Burn In Outer Space? How? This question is a deviation from our usual blog topics, but we figured with the kids getting out of school for summer soon you might want to start prepping for the endless questions. While we can’t predict everything the tiny humans in your life may ask you, you can help you prepare with some pretty interesting answers about fire in outer space. The answer to …Read More
As a business owner, it can seem like there is an endless amount of laws and compliances you have to follow. From getting a certain license, such as a liquor license so you can sell alcohol to paying your sales taxes every month to the city, county, and state, operating a business is no easy feat. Add to this that every year you have to have a fire code inspection that you have to pay for. All of …Read More
Most of us lead ordinary lives. We have a job we go to every day. We drive our kids to after-school activities. We engage in our hobbies, such as running, reading, or playing board games with the kids. We relax with TV after dinner. Our days are pretty routine. However, occasionally something happens to mess with our routine. Something that can strike fear in our hearts, such as a fire breaking ou…Read More
Types of Fire Extinguishers: Everything You Need To Know There are a lot of devices and equipment out there to help extinguish fires. From fire sprinkler systems, fire blankets, to fire extinguishers, there are plenty of items to keep you safe in residential and commercial buildings. At MLN Fire Protection, we are dedicated to our customer’s safety. No matter where you are, you should always be …Read More
The Colors of Flames and Why They Change Have you ever noticed how different parts of a flame are colored differently? If you start a fire, the bottom of the flame is typically a blueish-color, while the top of the flame is a bright orange color. Why is this true? Well, one of the main ways to answer this question can easily be answered by looking up. Up? Yes, up at the stars! By glancing up at th…Read More
Flammable Items in Your Office There are plenty of flammable objects in your office that you might not be aware of. In our last blog, we discussed the many different flammable objects in your office. To ensure the safety of your workers, it is important to ensure that all flammable items are handled with care. Of course, accidents do happen, but at MLN Fire Protection, our job is to ensure that yo…Read More
Fire Training is Essential to Employee Safety When you do anything, from driving a car to working at your job, you need training and experience to do both correctly. No one expects someone to know how to do something immediately. Normally, knowledge is achieved by learning — and learning requires lessons! Training offers a way for employees to learn many different skills ranging from work-relate…Read More
