Reliance Fire Protection

Big news! Reliance Fire Protection now offers AED Monitoring Services — an extra layer of protection for your people, on top of the fire safety and security you already trust us to provide.

Why it matters: 90% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests are fatal without immediate intervention. Our monitored AED program gives you:

• Annual inspections
• 24/7 device tracking
• Real-time alerts for battery or pad issues

Call 443-989-3000 or visit https://www.reliancefireprotection.com/aed-services-and-monitoring.php to learn more about what our monitoring services entails.

What are your thoughts on paper trails?

At our work at Reliance Fire Protection, a member of the DU Family of Companies, documentation is just as critical as the pipe, fittings, and equipment we install.

Whether you're designing, installing, inspecting, or maintaining systems, staying aligned with IBC/IFC requirements and NFPA 13/25 is essential—not just for compliance, but for protecting owners and the integrity of the system.

This article from AFSA breaks down the “paper trail” we all navigate and is a solid resource for anyone looking to tighten up their documentation process.

https://nfsa.org/2025/11/06/a-guide-to-documentation-and-owner-retention/



DU Family of Companies

Let's say there's a fire in a building, and only the fire sprinkler near the fire goes off. Have you ever wondered how that sprinkler knows to turn on?

It all comes down to a small glass bulb that does a big job.

Inside that bulb is a special liquid with a tiny air bubble. When a fire heats the area:
1. The liquid expands, causing the air bubble to grow.
2. The pressure breaks the glass bulb, which had been holding a metal “seat” in place.
3. The seat releases, and water instantly flows from the sprinkler head to control the fire.

Only the sprinkler heads exposed to enough heat activate — not the whole system.
Simple design. Smart engineering. Reliable protection.