Flammable and Combustible Liquids: What’s the Difference?
Whether it’s gasoline, lighter fluid, crude oil, or any other liquid substance that can sustain a flame after being ignited, the general consensus is to refer to such liquids as being
Don’t Believe the Movies: How Fire Sprinklers REALLY Work
Have you ever seen a movie where a villain or disgruntled office employee pulls the fire alarm box or activates a smoke alarm, leaving the entire building flooded because all the
Atrium Smoke Control Design: Engineering at its Best!
The design of atrium smoke control systems provides a great opportunity for a Professional Engineer, typically a Fire Protection Engineer, to flex his/her muscles and demonstrate how decades of devotion to
What is an Explosion?
The term “explosion” is commonly used but not always fully understood. Explosions are basically fires that occur at a very rapid pace, releasing a significant amount of energy. In order for