A building emergency such as a fire can be a chaotic experience for people – emotions run high and everyone is sent into panic mode. That’s why emergency and exit lights need to be kept in top shape, in order to guide people to safety quickly and effectively. Regular testing of your emergency and exit […]
The last thing most people expect to happen at work is a fire or any other kind of disaster, but the truth is they happen on a regular basis in offices all over the world. A workplace can actually be a life-threatening environment if a fire does break out. This is why company leaders and […]
There are several different fire extinguishers, as there are different types of fire. The extinguisher must use a product that is suited to the material that is being burned, such as metal, paper, plastic or wood. It is important to establish the classification of the fire very quickly so as to be able to work […]
Fires happen at an alarming rate, with the official figures only further emphasizing just how important it actually is for businesses to have strict fire prevention and safety measures in place. Such measures have been embraced by Canada, the United States and many other countries all over the world, because there is no safer way […]
You never know when an emergency will happen. This is why you have to plan in advance and have an emergency exit plan in place. Simply having exit signs and an alarm system isn’t enough. People have to know what to do and who to follow when the worst happens. During a time when it’s […]
False fire alarms are not only annoying, but they waste the time and resources for your local fire department. The good news is there are ways to help limit these false alarms. While some false alarms may still happen, they’ll occur much less frequently. Taking the time to do this can prevent costly fines and […]
Simply having fire extinguishers is a great first step to keeping everyone safer in the event of a fire. However, if they’re not easily accessible, they may not be useful at all. This is why fire extinguisher placement is so important. Knowing exactly where to place your fire extinguishers could mean the difference between stopping […]
Replacing your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm batteries is one of the most important household chores. It’s not something we often think about, but we know that ignoring it for too long could have very negative consequences. For smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to do their job, they need to have working batteries. Once a […]
A fire safety plan is designed to help you escape as quickly and safely as possible should the worst happen. However, it shouldn’t be a plan that’s created once and never looked at again. Over time, things may change in your structure requiring revisions to your plan. Of course, if the use of the building […]
All Protect Systems is proud to announce that we have completed our re-branding project! This re-branding reflects both the sale of our security division and the addition of in-house fire extinguishers to our service offerings. We now specialize in: complete fire alarm and fire warning systems servicing, fire extinguisher sales and service, and, emergency and […]