When it comes to fire extinguishers at home, most people fall into one of two camps: “we’ve got one… somewhere" or “wait… do we even have one?” Obviously, the DRB Crew would much rather see you in the "I've got multiple extinguishers and I know where they are and what they are for" camp! To … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Fire Extinguishers in Your Home
Know It, Plan It, Prevent It — The Power of Community Risk Reduction
Community Risk Reduction (CRR) emphasizes proactive approaches to enhance fire safety by understanding and mitigating community-specific risks before emergencies arise. It involves education, engineering, enforcement, emergency response, and incentives. CRR empowers residents and organizations to actively contribute to safety, fostering stronger, more resilient communities through awareness, collaboration, and consistent preventive actions.
Fire Extinguisher Recycling: The Proper Way to Dispose of Fire Extinguishers
Dusty, discharged, and, yet not disposed of... that describes a lot of old fire extinguishers in many peoples’ homes! Unless you enjoy it for decoration your unusable, unserviceable, and discharged extinguishers should be recycled ASAP. Never keep an extinguisher that will NOT work around unless properly labeled as such. You don’t want to make the … Continue reading Fire Extinguisher Recycling: The Proper Way to Dispose of Fire Extinguishers