Russell Leavitt recently shared his fire protection expertise regarding winterization of fire sprinkler systems with Porch.com for the article “Ask the Pros: Expert Advice for Homeowners About Fire Safety.” Protection from freezing temperatures is the number one concern regarding seasonal preparation for both wet-pipe and dry-pipe systems. And, he offers recommendations for both types of systems to ensure that they are not damaged or rendered inoperable due to freezing temperatures. With almost four decades of industry experience, Leavitt has long been recognized for his expertise, which he shares as a sought-after author, speaker and presenter. He is the Executive Chairman…

One of the key components of fire safety in high-rise buildings is the reliability of their fire protection systems and features.  Telgian Engineering & Consulting, LLC’s Regional Practice Leader James Antell recently explored the topic of reliability of fire protection systems in high-rise buildings, why it is important and how it can be achieved in the article “Reliability of Fire Protection Features in High Rise Buildings” for International Fire Protection magazine. Antell has over 35 years of fire engineering experience, acting as an advisor to design teams and building owners regarding compliance with local and international fire safety codes and…

The US wildfire season is off to its worst start in a decade, especially in California. Fortunately, when it comes to protecting our lives and properties, there are a number of practical steps that can be taken to significantly lower the losses from fire.  Telgian Vice President Tom Parrish recently discussed some of these essential wildfire mitigation strategies with AccuWeather. Parrish is uniquely qualified to speak on the topic. He has more than 25 years of experience in fire protection and emergency response, is a retired firefighter, and is the retired Fire Marshal at Putnam Township Fire Department in Pinckney,…

Telgian Engineering & Consulting’s Senior Project Manager Lauris Freidenfelds and Assistant Regional Practice Leader Pamela Reno recently shared their decades of combined fire safety and security knowledge in the article, “Preparing For Events That Could Require Evacuations” for the Journal of Healthcare Protection Management. The Journal is the official publication of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS), a leading professional association with more than 2,000 healthcare security, law enforcement, safety and emergency management experts.  In the article, Freidenfelds and Reno explore various scenarios where evacuation of a healthcare facility may be necessary. Evacuation, according to Freidenfelds, “…is…