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Trick or Treat! Halloween is Nearly Here – Make Sure Your Family Stays Safe

Halloween can be one of the most fun times of the year. Candy, costumes, hayrides, bobbing for apples: these activities are all synonymous with the holiday. Hard Fire Suppression Systems knows all about how to keep our customers and their properties safe and secure, and we’d like to share some of our knowledge with you. One of the best sources of information is the National Fire Protection Association. Here is a rundown of some of the tips :   Make sure any materials you use for your costume or your kids’ costumes is not flammable. Try to avoid long-trailing or billowing fabric too. If you or your kids are wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough that they can be seen through them clearly. Do not allow your children to carry lit candles while they trick-or-treat. Instead, use a flashlight. Remember that cornstalks, crepe paper and similar materials are all very flammable. Keep them away from all sources of open flames like candles and bonfires. Use

FM-200 Fire Suppression System Spotlight

Used in over 70 different nations and in over 100,000 applications, the FM-200 Waterless Fire Suppression System by Dupont has become accepted and respected worldwide, and is known for its history of protecting some of the world’s most critical and irreplaceable assets. As a waterless fire suppression system sold and installed by Hard Fire, serving all of Ohio , the FM-200 won’t damage any of your critical assets when activated. The FM-200 stops fires fast, and is an environmentally-responsible fire suppression solution. Here are some other benefits to the FM-200: Fast extinguishing solution The system will reach extinguishing levels in 10 seconds or less, stopping fires before they cause significant damage. When a fire is quickly extinguished, it means less damage, less repairs and extra safety. Safe The suppressant used by the FM-200 can be used safely where people are present. It is also able to extinguish fires of all sorts, including flammable liquid, electrical a

Halon Fire Suppression Systems

There are many different options available when it comes to a fire suppression system. Each facility is different and has different needs. When designing a fire suppression system that will meet your company's requirements, there are a lot of things to take into consideration. One of those things is the agent that will be released when the system engages. In this blog, we're going to highlight one of those agents, Halon. How it Works Halon is known as a "Clean Agent," which is defined by the National Fire Protection Association  as " an electrically non-conducting, volatile, or gaseous fire extinguishant that does not leave a residue upon evaporation." Halon is a compressed gas that has been liquefied and is stored until it is released. When released, it works by chemically disrupting combustion. It makes it impossible for the ingredients of a fire to interact, thus effectively cutting off the flames. Why Halon? The benefits of using a Halon fir