Fire Hose Testing And Its Importance Testing your facility’s fire hose is incredibly important to find equipment failure and help reduce the risk of injury to any responders or bystanders. Regular testing of fire hose, couplings and threads is a necessary duty to ensure a level of safety for anyone who uses the system. This will allow for the system to perform at its maximum potential and increase longevity of the products. Note: You should always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations when it comes to fire hose testing. Some of the key points of NFPA 1962 include: Hose ma ..read more

What Is A Keyless Entry System? Keyless Entry System is a popular alternative of securing a facility and limiting the amount of stopping point interactions. Having keyless access points allows for a seamless workday. No more worrying about lost keys or having new ones cut. How Does It Work To Keep Your Employees And Property Safe? Vanguard’s Keyless Entry Systems allow for your business to monitor each entry point and who entered and at what time. Vanguard ensures that each keyless entry system meets all required building codes; fire, ADA, building codes. Each keyless entry system only allows ..read more

What Goes Into Video Surveillance For A Business? When installing video surveillance, multiple factors are in play. Notifying and reassuring employees is an important step. However the first step is choosing the video surveillance system that best fits your business needs. Video surveillance is a cost effective opportunity that provides ample protection to your business’ most valuable resources, people, assets, and information. What Are The Benefits Of Video Surveillance?  Considering a new video surveillance system may raise some questions such as, “What will the cost be over time?” “Wi ..read more

Your servers are a vital (not to mention expensive!) aspect of your business — don’t leave them vulnerable to fire hazards! Work with one of our special hazards fire protection specialists at Vanguard Fire & Security to ensure your facility is as safe and protected as possible. For more information, give us a call or contact us online. Steps To Take: Ensure Your Server Room Is Protected In Case Of An Emergency  There are some important steps to ensure your servers stay protected. Multiple factors come into play when it comes to protecting your company’s data, one factor that can be ..read more

This is the last of our four-part series on clean agent fire suppression systems. This series aims to educate organizations on various types of special fire hazard solutions (FM-200, ANSUL INERGEN, 3M Novec 1230, and different types of CO2), helping them to gain a better understanding of the best option for their facility.   Clean Agent Series: 3 Types of CO2 Clean Agent Systems Industrial facilities that deal with high-value and/or highly sensitive materials require specialized fire protection solutions. Oftentimes, the best solution is a clean agent — a non-conductive, non-co ..read more

Firefighting foams are highly effective fire suppression tools, especially to extinguish the most challenging and high-risk fires. Of these foams, aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) has long been regarded as the most effective, and therefore the top choice for many facilities.  Unfortunately, years of research have proven that AFFF contains per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which can pose serious environmental risks and health hazards to humans.  Scientists, environmentalists, and governing bodies have started to take action on PFAS-related issues. Along with them, many fac ..read more

If you own a cell phone or any other device that operates on a cellular network, you may have heard conversations surrounding something called the “3G Sunset.” But what does this term mean, and how could it affect you?  Turns out, the 3G Sunset is bringing some pretty big changes to wireless mobile technology — all of which could affect the functionality of both personal devices and the key devices used in various commercial facilities, such as central station monitoring systems. Let’s walk through it below.  What Is the 3G Sunset? As the name suggests, the 3G Sunset refers to cell ..read more

Firefighting foams have long been used to extinguish even the most challenging fires. However, years of research have led scientists, environmentalists, and governing bodies to realize that one of these types of foams, aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), can pose serious environmental and health hazards.  These hazards are due to AFFF containing per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). You may have heard about the dangers of PFAS, as it’s a topic that’s becoming increasingly prevalent in nationwide news. If you haven’t, the general consensus is that PFAS are dangerous because they don ..read more

If you work in an industrial environment, you may be aware that your facility faces some unique fire hazards. The industrial marketplace involves some of the most dangerous, high-risk operations in the world — not to mention some of the most expensive assets to replace.  All of this goes without saying that it’s important to sufficiently protect your facility from those fire hazards. But where do you start? We’ll look at some basic fire protection tips for industrial buildings below.  Which Industrial Buildings & Applications Require Specialized Fire Protection Systems?&nb ..read more

Now more than ever, consumers are looking for solutions that are both healthy and convenient. Consequently, markets like online grocery sales, meal kit delivery services, and pharmaceutical delivery services have grown exponentially — and the cold storage industry has supported them to do so.  Think fire hazards shouldn’t be an issue in a cold storage environment? Think again. These facilities still require proper, even specialized, fire protection systems. Let’s discuss more about cold storage and what type of sprinkler system is recommended to best protect them from fire hazards ..read more