If it seems that there have been more wildfires in the news lately, you’re not imagining it. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), “Climate change, including increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere, has been a key driver in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires in the western United States during the last two decades.” And the US is by no means the only area impacted. Countless wildfires have occurred globally in recent years throughout regions with no previous occurrences.  Although fires have always been a part of our natural world, now they are moving…

Crime is a persistent concern in many communities, but an innovative approach, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) offers a promising solution for preventing illegal activities and mitigating security risks. CPTED focuses on creating safe physical environments by integrating architectural design, landscaping, lighting, and other environmental factors to reduce criminal activity and enhance the overall well-being of communities. CPTED was created in the 1960s by criminologist C. Ray Jeffrey and architect Oscar Newman as a response to the negative impact of urban physical construction initiatives and strategies on the social structure required for self-policing, which resulted in increased crime rates.…

Telgian Engineering & Consulting, LLC (TEC) fire protection expert Ralph Bless will present an Introduction to NFPA 13 Fire Sprinkler Systems webinar on July 13, 2023, from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET. The webinar will explore the basics of NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. This course will provide an understanding of the four major fire sprinkler system types, the basic components, design objectives, and basic installation principles of fire sprinkler systems. Acceptance testing requirements will also be reviewed to ensure that the finished sprinkler system functions as intended. Upon completion, attendees will understand the three…

[caption id="attachment_10584" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Pictured, left to right: Russ Leavitt, Andrew Morland, Drew Gerard, Steve Goyette, James Tomes and David Krimmer.[/caption] Fire protection, life safety, and security industry leader Telgian recently announced the recipients of the company’s Top Gun Awards. The awards were presented at the company’s Annual Meeting and traditionally recognize the year’s top performing business development associates. This year, for the first time, the company also recognized top associates within operations.   “This year, Telgian is proud to announce that four team members have been honored for their outstanding performance, and the significant impact they have had on the…

Foam fire suppression is a type of fire protection system that uses a foam solution to extinguish or control Class B or ignitable liquid fires. Over the past few years, foam fire suppression, specifically AFFF, has received a lot of environmental pressure in relation to exposing per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to various water supplies.   What is AFFF?  Definition: AFFF stands for aqueous film-forming foam, a type of firefighting foam used to suppress ignitable liquid fires.   History: The US Navy first introduced aqueous film-forming foam in the early 1960s. Since AFFF’s debut, fire protection professionals have used the foam for various…