Monthly Archives: February 2012
Equipment Used By Firemen
Have you ever seen firemen in action? If so, you would have possibly observed them using certain tools or equipment. Fire doesn’t just disappear; drastic measures must be taken by the firemen on scene with use of special equipment. Here are the pieces of equipment that are used in putting out a fire and/or rescuing victims from the scene. 1. Ladders: Found on the ladder trucks, these are used for multiple reasons. It could be for the firemen to rescue persons who are trapped in upper levels of a building, or to get to the roof of a building. On the roof, firemen have the ability to cut a hole in order to let smoke and hot air escape. They …
ABCO Service Highlight: Emergency Exit Lighting
Every emergency lighting fixture requires a 30 second test each month (According to the National Fire Protection Agency Life Safety Code.) Some systems also require an annual 90-minute test. Not compiling with these tests could mean serious fines or liability risks. Here at ABCO we know that regularly scheduled testing and servicing of all fire protection systems is the most cost effective way to maintain the integrity of your system. This will also help met requirements mandated by national, state and local fire agencies as well as by most insurance providers. Some of the services we provide include: Exit and Emergency Lighting Emergency Generators Compliance Signage Evacuation Routing Emergency Escape Ladders Fire Doors Battery Replacement Bulb Replacement New Fixture Installation Battery …
Dryer Vents, A Major Concern With Fire Safety
Our team at ABCO felt it was warranted that we provide some additional information about fire safety and the care and cleaning of your dryer vents. We heard back from many individuals about this concern, and would like to further highlight one of our visitors. Jim Buie, from Dryer Vent Wizard in North Carolina reached out to ABCO to comment on our dryer vent tips blog posting. Jim is a retired firefighter, trying to reduce the number of homes and deaths caused by dryer fires. There are significant reports of deaths due to dryer fires. This is completely unnecessary, and we endorse and applaud these franchises for providing such an invaluable service, and education to our consumers. Jim provided us …
ABCO Service Highlight: Workplace Safety
Here at ABCO we offer a wide variety of first aid and personal protection products for a safe and healthful workplace. Some of our services include: Fire and Safety Signage Maintenance and Safety Equipment Safety Storage and Cabinets Spill Control Products Personal Protection Equipment Fire Doors Evacuation Routing Eye-wash Station Service and Inspection Breathing Apparatus Maintenance and Recharging Emergency Escape Ladders For more information on how you can ensure workplace safety for you and your employees, contact our knowledgeable customer service representatives by phone at 1.800.875.7200 or or complete the Contact Us form. Tweet
