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Fires can be devastating, and they affect thousands of people each year. They can cause injury, damages, loss of property, and death, which is why safety measures are necessary. For over 15 years, the team at GMW Fire Protection has kept Anchorage, AK, residents safe by providing residential and commercial fire protection materials, including fire alarms, extinguishers, and emergency and exit lighting. Keep reading to see why these experienced technicians say it is imperative to install fire sprinkler systems at your home or workplace.

3 Crucial Benefits of Fire Sprinkler Systems

1. Active Fire Protection

While there are several types of fire protection materials available today, many of them are passive. For instance, a fire alarm will alert you of a blaze, but they will not actively protect you from them. However, a sprinkler system will immediately spring into action on its own and help put out the flames. 

2. Quick Activation 

fire sprinkler systemsEmergency vehicles, including fire trucks, are meant to get to their destinations in a matter of minutes. Unfortunately, no matter how fast the trucks travel, fires can quickly spread and cause considerable damage while help is on the way. Fire sprinkler systems, however, will activate within 30 to 60 seconds once they detect excessive heat. In the time it takes for assistance to arrive, the sprinklers will help contain or even extinguish the fire and keep damages to a minimum.

3. Personal Safety

Installing fire sprinkler systems will increase your chances of survival and lower your risk of injury. Though burns are a threat, toxic smoke is deadlier. It also spreads faster than the flames that produce it. A sprinkler system will activate directly over the source of the heat, which amounts to a significant reduction of smoke. If the blaze is quickly spreading, the sprinkler system will help slow it down, reduce some of the toxic flames, and give you and others a chance to get to safety.

Fires can happen at any time, so it’s important to take precautions to keep yourself and your property protected. If you need a fire sprinkler system installed in your home or workplace, don’t hesitate to contact GMW Fire Protection. They have the products and services you need to stay safe. Call them today at (907) 336-5000, or visit them online for more information.

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