As a proud ‘end-to-end’ fire prevention and protection provider, National Fire Protection Month is a really important month for AFI.
With September already here and fire prevention events and fundraisers already in full force all across the country, there is no better time to educate ourselves about the risks of fire as well as the methods of fire suppression available.
Custom services
When it comes to fire suppression, AFI has a handful of options available to always make sure that the people, the projects, and the profits are protected.
Their design, installation, maintenance, and monitoring services are custom-scoped to fit the needs and risk profile. So, what are the fire suppression options from AFI, and what are their primary benefits?
Fire Pump, Hydrant, Sprinkler, Misting, and Deluge Systems
One of the key benefits to any system from AFI is that it is activated on-demand every time and is fully automated
When people think of putting out a fire, typically their first thought will be to use water. At its core, water is still a very effective way of suppressing fire and reducing the possibility of damage.
AFI has multiple options when it comes to using water-based methods for fire suppression. One of the key benefits to any system from AFI is that it is activated on-demand every time and is fully automated.
Water-based technology
The specific needs will determine the best water-based technology to use. Misting, for example, offers less property damage, requires less water use, and is considered much more environmentally friendly.
Using water sprinklers and deluge systems allows for no chemical use, which for some is a requirement.
Fire suppressant of choice
Sprinklers have the benefit of extinguishing fires at inception, which in many cases can result in much less smoke and heat being generated.
Deluge systems allow for the fire suppressant of choice to be released out of all sprinkler heads simultaneously.
Gaseous Suppression Systems
Typically gas-based suppression systems are used in areas with sensitive material that cannot get wet
Gaseous suppression systems are one of the most effective and popular performance solutions for extinguishing fires. One of the primary benefits of gas-based suppression systems is that they do not use water or foam as the fire suppression agent and thus cause less damage when deployed.
Typically gas-based suppression systems are used in areas with sensitive material that cannot get wet, for example, computer labs, server rooms, archives, electrical facilities, and libraries or museums.
Speed of extinguishing the fire
Another benefit to using a gaseous suppression system is the speed at which fires can be extinguished using this process.
This ultimately reduces the amount of damage a fire can cause, both through the fire itself and the soot and smoke damage that are a by-product of any fire.
Fluorine-free Foam Systems
These systems suppress fires through the deployment of fluorine-free foam.
One of the primary benefits of fluorine-free foam is that it is more environmentally friendly and sustainable
One of the primary benefits of fluorine-free foam is that it is a more environmentally friendly and sustainable solution to other synthetic firefighting foams. Converting existing PFAS systems to fluorine-free systems is a job that they do regularly at AFI and ultimately leads to a more efficient system and great savings for our customers.
How to choose the right fire suppression solution?
To choose the right system for the user, it is important to work with a reputable and trustworthy expert in the business.
AFI works in a fully consultative fashion from start to finish and our priority is to ensure that users are getting the best technology and support available to defend the people and the assets.