Fire extinguishers are effective tools for preventing the spread of fires if used properly, but rarely do we consider how they function. This quick article outlines their operation and how they extinguish flames. Without understanding how a fire extinguisher works, tribal employees may not be able to effectively use one in the event of an… Read More
Fire safety
Steps for business recovery after a wildfire
Few natural disasters can cause as much damage to buildings and additional property like wildfires. Should this happen to your business, you’ll naturally want to return to business as usual as soon as possible. However, just as the need to evacuate prior to a wildfire must be taken seriously, it’s just as important to take… Read More
Fire prevention tips for small tribal businesses and shops
Use these fire prevention tips for small tribal businesses to better equip your shop or office for suppression and safety Fire departments in the U.S. respond to an estimated 13,570 fires in stores and mercantile properties on average each year, which account for 3 percent of all structure fires. 22 percent of fires were ignited… Read More
Tips for evaluating your wildfire ignition risk
Temperatures will soon be rising, and wildfires will not be far behind. Fortunately, there is still time to take crucial steps towards mitigating the risk of wildfires to your tribe and tribal enterprises. These steps embody preventative maintenance principles that help reduce a wildfire’s ability to spread. Put the brakes on wildfires this year with… Read More
Space heater safety tips
How to safely warm your space without causing a fire Just recently we read the tragic news about a Bronx apartment building that caught fire due to a space heater, killing 17 people. With plummeting temperatures and rising fuel prices, space heaters can be a good alternative to warming up the space around you. However,… Read More
Help clients douse construction fire hazards
Share these prevention steps to mitigate construction fire hazards Building sites are hotbeds for construction fire hazards (pun intended). Every site has combustible waste materials, solvents, hot works processes and unfinished electrical systems. Add in the risk of vandalism and worker carelessness, and you have a volatile menace on your hands. Your client should have… Read More
Wildfire safety tips for businesses
Urge your tribal clients to use these wildfire safety tips for businesses Even though your tribal clients may have a fire prevention plan in place to avert risk from onsite fires, wildfires are in a risk category all their own. Provide these wildfire safety tips for businesses to your tribal clients, to help them expand… Read More
Check Your Smoke Alarms Before Fire Prevention Week
Although Fire Prevention Week isn’t until next month (Oct. 4-10), with all the wildfires we’ve been experiencing lately, it’s a good idea to check your smoke alarms now, to ensure they’re working properly. Roughly half of all home fire deaths occur when everyone’s sleeping, between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., says the National Fire Prevention… Read More
Do solar roof panels increase fire risks?
Is there an increased risk of fire with solar roof panels? No doubt you read about Walmart’s lawsuit against Tesla last year, alleging that Tesla’s SolarCity solar (also called photovoltaic) panels caught on fire at seven Walmart locations, causing extensive damage. For Walmart, there was definitely an increased fire risk with solar roof panels. The… Read More
Electrical safety in the office
Avoid nasty shocks this New Year with electrical safety in the office Extension cords strung across walkways. Overloaded power strips. Office personal heaters all running concurrently. All are a recipe for electrical shocks and fires. Fortunately, there are many simple ways to protect electrical safety in the office and keep tribal employees warm – and… Read More