This week, ASTTBC recognized Fire Protection Technician, Farnaz Shivaei for breaking down gender barriers in the Fire Protection industry, where currently only 2% of Registered Fire Protection Technicians are female. 

Fires do not happen on a set schedule and could surprise you at any time. With this in mind, it is extremely important that you are prepared in the case of this emergency. 

Fire protection regulations are a complex and ever-changing set of rules and they can differ from facility to facility. Regular reviews often lead to changes in the NFPA codes and standards as well, making it well worth hiring highly trained tech

Fire alarm systems are only useful when they are on and functioning properly. An improperly installed, malfunctioning, or outdated fire alarm system could have deadly consequences, so it is important to know when to repair or replace your fire al