Know Your System
Fire Safety Education
Protecting Texas starts with knowing your system.
Useful fire safety information for property managers, employees, residents, and businesses throughout North Texas. Know your system. Know your response.
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
Sprinkler System Education
Understanding how your fire sprinkler system works helps you respond correctly in an emergency and avoid costly accidental activations.
How sprinklers activate
Each sprinkler head activates independently when the heat from a fire reaches a specific temperature — typically 135–165°F. Only the heads directly above the fire activate, not the entire system.
What to do if a sprinkler activates
Evacuate the building immediately. Call 911. Do not attempt to stop the flow of water. Notify your property manager and fire protection company as soon as it is safe to do so.
Accidental activations
Accidental activations are often caused by physical damage to a sprinkler head, freezing pipes, or excessive heat near a head. Protect sprinkler heads from impact and keep them clear of obstructions.
System impairments
When a sprinkler system is out of service for any reason, a fire watch is required. Contact Inferno Guard immediately for fire watch coverage to maintain compliance and protection.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER USE
Fire Extinguisher Education
The PASS Method
When using a portable fire extinguisher, remember the PASS method:
Pull
Pull the pin to break the tamper seal.
Aim
Aim the nozzle low, at the base of the fire.
Squeeze
Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent.
Sweep
Sweep side to side at the base of the fire until it is out.
Proper Placement
Fire extinguishers are classified by the type of fire they are designed to extinguish: Class A (ordinary combustibles), Class B (flammable liquids), Class C (electrical equipment), Class D (combustible metals), and Class K (cooking oils and fats). Most commercial properties require ABC-rated extinguishers.
Request a Fire Safety Walk
Contact Inferno Guard to schedule a fire safety walk for your Dallas-Fort Worth property.