W&M Fire Protection has a Hawthorne, NY location that ready to serve you. We provide fire protection services to the tri-state area. Our Hawthorne location provides installations, inspections, and repairs for fire protection systems. Full-Service Fire Protection Provider As a… Continue Reading
Author: Julie Heltunen
Fire Prevention Week 2020
Fire Prevention Week (FPW) is October 4th-10th 2020. FPW was proclaimed a national observance in 1925. The week of October 9th is when Fire Prevention Week is recognized every year on commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire.The Great Chicago Fire… Continue Reading
The CARES Act Provides Cash Savings on Life Safety Systems
When the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States, the federal government passed the CARES Act to help businesses who were impacted. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act was passed in March of 2020. Section 168 of the CARES… Continue Reading
FAQs About Fire Sprinkler Inspections
Fire sprinkler inspections are an important part of ensuring life safety in your building. Inspections provide many benefits to building owners. Many property owners or building managers have questions when it comes to fire sprinkler inspections. Are inspections really necessary?… Continue Reading
Which Type of Sprinkler is Right for You?
With so many fire sprinkler systems available, you may be wondering which system is right for you. Choosing the correct sprinkler system requires the help of a fire protection professional who can assess your facility and design a system that… Continue Reading
COVID-19 Response
Dear Valued Customers, Partners, and Friends, At W&M Fire Protection, we are prioritizing the safety of our customers, employees and partners. We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation and diligently following the best practices recommended by the Centers for Disease Control… Continue Reading
BOMA Pinnacle Awards Winner
475 Fifth Avenue 475 Fifth Avenue was recently won the Pinnacle award from BOMA New York in the category “Operational Building, 250,000 – 499,999 SF”. W&M Fire Protection is proud to have contributed by providing fire sprinkler maintenance services for… Continue Reading
Local Law 26 – Is Your Building in Violation?
Local Law 26 was passed in 2004 which required New York City office buildings or business occupancies 100 feet tall or higher to have a fire sprinkler system retrofitted. There was a 15-year window that was established to allow property… Continue Reading
Fire Prevention Week 2019
Every year since 1922 the NFPA has recognized Fire Prevention Week on the week of October 9th, in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire. The Chicago Fire of 1871 killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 people homeless, destroyed more… Continue Reading
Fire Safety in Public Buildings
If you are in a crowded public building, it is important to be aware of your surroundings so that you know how to react in an emergency situation. Fires can be especially deadly in busy public facilities when many people… Continue Reading
