When it comes to fire extinguishers it is important to make sure that you have the right one for the job.  Just hanging any old fire extinguisher on your wall may not be properly protecting your assets.
For most companies now a days the largest asset outside of the employees is in electronic data.  A standard ABC fire extinguisher will cause you more anguish than relief if an electrical fire were to start.
Haolotron Extinguishers by Amerex were designed specifically for this type of fire.  The primary agent is HCFC-123 with near-zero …

Today we are going to show a little video on how to use a fire extinguisher.  This video will give you all the basics and it is fun to watch…so enjoy!
Not only is it important to know how to use a fire extinguisher you can also learn which type of fire an extinguisher will put out.
OSHA has very strict guidelines for training of employees when you place a fire extinguisher.
1910.157(g)(3)
The employer shall provide employees who have been designated to use fire fighting equipment as part of an emergency action plan …

Joe L the Fire Guy is ready to assist you on all your fire extinguishing needs.  He joins us from California, where he worked for his family owned fire sprinkler company.  He is completely dedicated to our customers and he asked for a little spot on the blog to keep in touch with you.
Joe maintains that only speaking with you once a year is just not quite enough to bring you the information you need about your fire extinguishing needs.
Excel Fire Protection will be bringing on a new place where …

There is a growing trend to move toward moving to clean agents that are more green friendly in fire protection.  For many years a chemical called Halon has been the anchor to any fire protection that was required in airplanes, ships, and engine rooms, just to name a few.
A key benefit of Halon, as a clean agent, is its ability to extinguish fire without the production of residues that could damage the assets being protected. Halon has been used for fire and explosion protection throughout the 20th century, and remains …

It could happen to you…
Three men, a battered old recreational vehicle, and the hankering to just get out of dodge.
Sure the RV had been sitting for a while, but it still started and it was road worthy, so off we went
on our outdoor adventure. We did not get very far before it was apparent that the long rest for this
vehicle had an unwanted side effect in the fuel line.
We pulled off the road and proceeded to bleed the fuel line, something we had all done in the past.
As I …

Recently Pete in the Portable’s Division who maintains the annual fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance at St. Mary’s Hospital took time to check on St Mary’s 700+ fire extinguishers for their annual check-up.. For those offices that have two, five, or even fifty fire extinguishers this may sound like an easy task; however, with the responsibility of cataloging 700 it can be very time consuming!  Pete has insured that St. Mary’s knows where each of the fire extinguishers are located, its current condition, and what was done during each visit …

Excel Fire Protection is Grand Junction’s only high pressure cylinder testing facility!
Many local area businesses on the Western Slope have high pressure cylinders that have to be tested and certified.  Up until recently those cylinders would need to be sent off to Salt Lake, Denver, or even further.   A costly expense for sure!!
Excel Fire Protection has brought in specialized equipment, certifed our staff, and we are ready to serve the local community.  It is important to know that a compressed gas cylinder can be very dangerous, getting it tested will …

In October of 2009 a fire broke out on a houseboat from a faulty component in the engine room and it insured six people that were on board, including an eight year old boy that had to be airlifted to the hospital. 
Take a look at KSL’s coverage of the fire.
Two years would seem like a long time to get things corrected, yet here we are in May of 2011 and a man is airlifted the hospital with second degree burns over 80% of his body.   
Both of these tragedies could …

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