Prepare Your Employees with Workplace Fire Safety Training Safety in the workplace is an integral part of any responsible business operation, and fire safety is an aspect that must never be neglected. Employers have the solemn duty to ensure the safety of their employees, and this includes preparing them thoroughly for unexpected fire emergencies. Fires can…
Championing Sustainable Solutions – Your Path to Cleaner Fire Protection In today’s rapidly evolving world, safeguarding businesses, and industries with sensitive products from the devastating impact of fires has never been more critical. For years, NOVEC 1230 has been the go-to clean agent, cherished for its remarkable fire-extinguishing capabilities without causing water damage or leaving…
In a groundbreaking move to strengthen the state’s workforce and address the pressing employment needs in key industries, Governor Polis signed House Bill 23-1246 into law, allocating $38.6 million from the state’s general fund to support tuition, fees, course materials, and related expenses for all 19 of Colorado’s community and technical colleges. This transformative initiative,…
CARES Act Tax Deductions are Available for Your Business! In March of 2020, during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or “CARES” Act. The aim was this bill was to provide tax relief for businesses affected by the coronavirus by applying tax breaks.…
Fire Prevention Week 2022 October 9th-15th, 2022, is Fire Prevention Week (FPW). This year marks the 100th anniversary of FPW. The NFPA has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week since 1922, and it was made a national observance in 1925. Fire Prevention Week is observed during the week of October 9th, in commemoration…
The Future of STEM is in Good Hands! Some employees at Western States have been leading the charge for women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Two of our Project Managers from Denver, Colleen Den Adel and Sarah Hansen, have been involved with a group called STEMblazers which is an organization that aims to…
Multifamily Home Fire Protection Are you practicing fire safety in your home? What about the hundreds of other residents living in your multifamily complex? Living in an apartment, condominium, or any additional multifamily residency has a few different fire safety measures than an individual family home. According to a study done by NFPA, apartments made…
Fire extinguisher inspections are a critical component of fire safety. Regular inspections ensure that fire extinguishers are in optimal working condition and ready to be deployed in an emergency. At Western States Fire Protection, we recognize the significance of these inspections and offer comprehensive services to help maintain the safety of your premises. If you’re…
Construction Safety Week The first week of May is Construction Safety Week! At Western States Fire Protection, the safety and wellbeing of our employees is very important to us. That is why safety is not just a priority, it is one of our values. Throughout the year, Western States Fire Protection actively works with employees…
Fire Prevention Week is October 3rd – 9th, 2021. Every year, Fire Prevention Week is observed during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire that occurred in 1871. This fire killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres…
