While the annual number of mine fires continues to slowly decrease, they remain a significant problem. For the years 2010 and 2011, there were a total of 91 coal mine fires and 89 metal/nonmetal fires.
October is Fire Prevention Month. In 1922, the National Fire Protection Association named the second week of October Fire Prevention Week in memory of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. The infamous blaze was started when Mrs. O’Leary’s cow kicked over a lantern and it is credited with killing an estimated 300 people and causing $200 million in damages. We’ve come a long way since then, but carelessness still is the cause of many fires across our nation.
That’s why during this month, fire departments provide education to their communities and encourage people to practice fire prevention and whole home safety. It’s a good time for businesses to focus on this important topic, too.
Safety has always been a priority to TEMA ISENMANN when developing and producing our American-made polyurethane screening products and systems over the past 30 years.
If you are interested in learning more about our safety protocols or products, getting a quote or have questions, reach out to us here or give us a call at 859-252-0613. We’re glad to talk with you more and take pride in providing the highest quality screening media. Remember to Think Yellow!