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The Life Cycle of a Fire

If you've ever been in the unlucky position where you've experienced a fire firsthand, you know exactly what a devastating and traumatic event that can be. You may have questioned, after the fact, "Where did that fire come from anyway?"  While there are many sorts of items that can be the impetus for a fire, a few distinct parts of the fire puzzle need to be present if a blaze is really going to have a life of its own. While you may feel blessed to just escape with your life, knowing precisely how a fire acts and grows can help you stop one in the future.

A Real Look at Fires in America Today

In our busy world, there are a lot of thoughts fighting for the front burners in our minds. We have a lot of immediate concerns, and we aren't always thinking about things that aren't urgent needs. Because of this, we likely don't think about fires on a daily basis, because, thankfully, for most of us, they are more the exception than the rule. However, it's worth giving a little thought to the occurrences of fire, for the sole reason that if one did occur, the result could be absolutely horrifying as well as devastating. Because of this reality, we are going to take a real look at fires in America today, so we can be better prepared to prevent them.

Guidelines for Fire Safety in Hotels

As New Yorkers, we have some of the most prestigious and luxurious hotels on the planet.  People from all over the world come to New York City to experience our tourist attractions as well as stay in our hotels. However, because there is such a high number of people crossing in and out of hotels on a daily basis, it’s imperative that hotel owners are in compliance with FDNY fire codes and regulations and that their fire safety protection mechanisms are up to date. Today, we’ll be discussing what a hotel owner needs to be responsible for and what hotel guests can expect in terms of fire safety.

The Finer Details of Protecting a Theater from Fire

One thing that New York City is most famous for its outstanding theater industry. People travel from all over the world and stand in long lines just to get the chance to see our city's famed theater performances. The architecture from these theaters also attracts many visitors. As a huge contributor to our local economy, those involved in running the theater industry have a lot on their shoulders. Owners of these great buildings must see that it is safe for the visitors who come from all over the world as well as the local patrons. Included in their safety responsibilities is protection from fire. Today, we're discussing what's involved in protecting a theater from fire.

How Flameproofing Has Progressed Throughout History

When people hear the word ‘flameproofing, most probably get a picture in their heads of the largely modern technique of soaking or coating materials with very advanced and specialized flame repellent chemical compounds. And that wouldn't be wrong. We don't really think of flameproofing as something that occurred during times in the ancient past.  However, it didn't take humanity long to realize the strength of fire and come up with ways to protect themselves from it. Today, we will look at some early methods of flameproofing and how it has developed to what we know today. 

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