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A wise person knows that history has many lessons to teach us, if we are willing to be good students. Through a careful study of events, we can take note of mistakes that have been made and take steps to not repeat them. While this has universal application, we can apply this truth specifically to […]

Have you ever heard the idea that those who don’t learn from history will be doomed to repeat it? George Santayana is credited with this phrase, and it can be applied to many, many situations.  There’s a lot we can learn from history, and if we are wise, we will look at past events, learn […]

A fire at any time, in any place, is always an unfortunate event, although the severity and damage may vary. However, when a fire occurs in a public gathering place, the devastating effects and potential loss of life increase exponentially.  The United States has suffered its share of these kinds of unfortunate fires.  If we […]

In taking a look at fire prevention, it sometimes helps to go to the other side and look at the causes of fire. This can help us understand what happened and learn what not to do. As we analyze fires throughout history, assessing the causes will aide us in prevention. There are certain fires where, if […]

It is easy to feel like we are bombarded with so much information these days. While overwhelming at times, it really does enable us to make better, more  informed decisions about a host of topics. One of those topics that seems to be so pervasive is health.  With all of this knowledge, we are better […]

Many details go into the starting and maintaining of a business. As a good business owner, you make sure every detail is properly attended to.  There’s a long list of items to consider, and somewhere on that list, without a doubt, is the issue of safety. When thinking about all the ways you need to […]

Have you ever thought about what motivates someone to begin a business? Usually, businesses are birthed from an ingenious idea, a response to a public need, or a passion to create.  Most people are not thinking about the logistics or the legal sides of a business when they decide to begin a new venture.  However, […]

When a business owner is considering having his establishment fireproofed, it is not unusual for him or her to wonder about the process involved.  Many times, owners may come to the incorrect conclusion that flameproofing a building will take a lot of time and will require a complicated process. However, that is far from the […]

When the discussion regarding flameproofing violation issues occurs, it is usually centered around a business or establishment that has failed to meet the fireproofing requirements as laid out by the FDNY.   However, there is another side to the issue of compliance in regard to fireproofing dilemmas. As a certified flameproofing business, we are required to […]

When we hear about a fire on the news, our instinct is to be concerned over the loss of human life. Automatically, we wonder if anyone was injured or killed – and rightly so, as this shows our empathy and care for other human beings.  However, what isn’t discussed as frequently is the tragedy of […]