Environment

Safely Recycle Fire Equipment While Minimizing Environmental Impact

Every piece of fire safety equipment has a life span and when that life is over, it’s crucial that it’s disposed of in a way that doesn’t create further risks. Unfortunately, many expired fire extinguishers, fire blankets, hoses, and smoke detectors still end up in landfill. This leads to a host of environmental problems—from leaching

How We Are Leading the Fire Safety Industry Towards

The fire protection industry has traditionally been focused on immediate safety outcomes putting out fires and saving lives. While this is, of course, critical, we believe there’s another side to the equation that can no longer be ignored: what happens to fire safety equipment when it’s no longer usable? At AFSESA, we’re proud to be

Why Becoming EPA Licensed is So Important

When dealing with fire protection equipment, it’s not just about keeping people safe during emergencies it’s also about ensuring that the materials used to protect us don’t become environmental hazards after their service life ends. Fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and other safety devices often contain chemicals and components that are hazardous if disposed of improperly.