Fire Hydrant Inspections & Testing In the event of a fire, the availability of an adequate water supply is crucial. It can be a matter of life or death for buildings to have the water supply needed to suppress and extinguish a fire. Fire hydrants (sometimes referred to as “fireplugs” or just “plugs”) provide the…
Commercial kitchens are at risk for fires from cooking operations. According to the NFPA, there was an estimated 7,410 structure fires in eating and drinking establishments from 2010 to 2014. 61% of these fires were caused by cooking equipment. Due to the many fire hazards present in commercial kitchens, it is especially important that these…
St. Louis, MO Fire Protection Life Safety Services for All Industries Western States Fire Protection doing business as National Fire Suppression provides fire protection services for St. Louis, MO businesses. With a wide range of industries in the St. Louis area, there are many different types of facilities that require fire protection systems and services.…
Life Safety System Inspection & Service Taking care of your fire protection systems and life safety systems should always be a priority, even if your building is vacant. If you start to lapse on your inspections, you could face repercussions in the form of a damaged fire protection system, putting lives and safety at risk…
Wet vs. Dry Fire Sprinkler System One of the most important ways to make sure that your facility is protected is to have the proper sprinkler system that is designed to meet the needs of your application. Two common sprinkler systems that are installed in properties are wet pipe and dry pipe sprinkler systems. Wet Pipe…
What Are the Basic Components of Fire Alarm & Fire Detection Systems? Fire alarm and fire detection systems are an essential part of the life safety system for any building. Whether you have a commercial, residential or industrial facility, it is important that all of the components of your fire alarm and fire detection system…
4 Types of Fire Sprinklers There are many types of fire sprinkler systems that are available for your building. Whether you have a retail building, a high hazard industrial facility, or a warehouse, you can find a sprinkler system that works well for your application. Traditional Fire Sprinklers Traditional fire sprinklers are the most common…
What is a Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler System? A pre-action fire sprinkler system is a type of sprinkler that requires a two-step process in order to discharge. These systems work well in areas where accidental discharge needs to be prevented. How a Pre-Action Sprinkler Works Pre-action fire sprinklers are a dry sprinkler system, water is not…
Security & Fire Alarm Monitoring Fire alarm and security monitoring can give you the peace of mind that your building is protected around the clock. With a monitoring system, you will have live operators 24 hours a day that are ready to respond to an emergency in your facility. WSFP provides fire alarm and building…
Residential Fire Protection Systems in Los Angeles Western States Fire Protection has many locations across the Western half of the U.S. We have a branch location in Lakewood, CA that serves the Los Angeles Area. Originally this location concentrated on residential projects only, but it has now expanded to commercial and industrial projects. Fire Protection…
