Tips for Protecting the Elderly from Harm Due to Fires

A resident of Newport Beach, California, Devin Doyle owns Santa Ana-based Response Fire Supply. Devin Doyle previously owned Reaction Supply, a company operating within the fire protection industry.

During fire-related emergencies, people over the age of 65 are more likely to die or suffer an injury during fires according to the U.S. Fire Administration. However, several measures can be taken to reduce this risk, including the four below.

1. Keep fire protection equipment in the home. People who have limited mobility should be able to easily access flame-resistant blankets and have a small fire extinguisher designed for personal use. Knowing how to use the fire extinguisher in advance of an emergency is equally important.

2. Fireproof your home. Install sprinkler systems and fire-safe compartment walls in the home to help contain a fire and reduce personal risk.

3. Keep a phone by the bed. A phone and emergency numbers should always be kept next to the bed for use during a fire-related emergency, in the event a person is unable to move and needs to call for assistance.

4. Maintain smoke alarms in all rooms and hallways of the house or apartment. Most fires occur during the nighttime, so audible or audible plus flashing alarms (if a person is hard of hearing) are key to early detection and a safe escape.

Recent Technological Innovations in the Fire Protection Industry

Devin Doyle resides in Newport Beach, California, and is the owner of Response Fire Supply. In this role, Devin Doyle manages the company’s sales initiatives and oversees its four branches. Mr. Doyle previously owned and oversaw operations at Reaction Supply, a company that also served the fire protection industry.

Innovation within the fire protection industry is essential to advancing fire prevention and firefighting. Three recent technological advances in the industry are described below.

1. Smart technology. The application of smart technology is being used for several purposes within the fire protection industry including testing fire systems, monitoring water flow from sprinklers, and conducting inspections. Smart technologies are critical to saving more lives and preserving infrastructure.

2. Water mist suppression sprinkler systems. Systems such as HI-FOG are used to extinguish fires more efficiently than previous systems, since they use significantly less water and reach a greater surface area without causing excessive water damage. These systems suppress oxygen from feeding a fire and lower the amount of radiant heat produced by it.

3. Advanced smoke detectors. Designed for homeowners, this novel type of detector is capable of differentiating smoke aerosols produced from burning various types of materials. These detectors are also sensitive enough to determine if the smoke arising from fire is due to combustion or open flames.

Response Fire Supply Carries System Sensor's Low Frequency Sounders

Devin Doyle is a member of the American Fire Sprinkler Association and served as vice president of Reaction Supply in Union City, California, for over two decades. A native of Newport Beach, Devin Doyle owns and operates Response Fire Supply in Santa Ana.

Response Fire Supply is a leading fire sprinkler industry supplier that serves contractors from four branches and two fabrication facilities in California and Nevada. The company offers free delivery, low minimums, and fast lead times, in addition to an array of products from leading manufacturers ranging from Lennox and Afcon to Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. and System Sensor.

A global manufacturer of fire protection and notification products, System Sensor specializes in smoke and hazardous gas detection technologies. The organization offers low-frequency sounders that meet low-frequency requirements developed by the National Fire Prevention Association. System Sensor products that utilize this technology, such as the B200S-LF sounder base and L-Series ceiling and wall sounders, generate alarms at a lower frequency that has been shown to better wake sleeping individuals during a fire event.

NFSA Training and Online Courses

The owner of Response Fire Supply, Devin Doyle is an accomplished professional and business leader in the fire supply sector. Besides being dedicated to his work at Response Fire Supply, Newport Beach resident Devin Doyle is a member of several professional organizations, including the America Fire Sprinkler Association and National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA).

With over a century of history, NFSA was created to defend the use of fire sprinkler systems throughout the country and to offer resources for training and education. NFSA training provides a curriculum taught by leaders in the sprinkler industry with numerous sprinkler related subjects.

There are several types of training offered at the NFSA website, including the Layout Technician Training Seminars, Blended Learning, and the online training courses. NFSA online training participants have access to a virtual classroom and interactive learning modules with online assessments.

The only requirements to access NFSA online training courses are an internet connection and a web browser, and classes are available on the participant’s dashboard approximately 24 hours after online training purchase.

What is the NFSA Industry Advancement Fund?

Devin Doyle of Newport Beach, California is the owner of Response Fire Supply, Devin Doyle possesses several years of experience within the fire safety industry. Dedicated to staying up to date on industry happenings, he is a member of the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA).

In existence for over a century, the NFSA provides awareness about fire sprinkler safety and promote legislation to protect lives and property from damage caused by fire. The NFSA created an Industry Advancement Fund in 2007 to establish a means for collecting money to fund special projects that support the sprinkler industry. This fund is supported in part by individuals and companies that are not directly involved in the industry.

One of the programs that the Industry Advancement Fund supports is the Newspapers in Education, an initiative that promotes fire sprinkler messages and fire service companies that raise awareness about fire sprinklers. Funding is also directed to Common Voices, a non-profit group that was formed by individuals personally affected by the loss of loved ones in building fires where sprinklers were absent.

Overview of CAFSA's Training Programs

A resident of Newport Beach, California, Devin Doyle is the owner of Response Fire Supply, a company that operates branches within California and Las Vegas. Devin Doyle oversees all operations and sales initiatives of the company. He is a member of the America Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA).

The California chapter of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (CAFSA) offers a training program for fire sprinkler contractors, journeymen, and other professionals in the building industry. The CAFSA’s correspondence course titled, Training for Excellence, consists of an educational curriculum created by the American Fire Sprinkler Association in combination with the CAFSA’s DVD training modules. This course is a nationally recognized program for sprinkler fitter training.

Industry professionals can choose to combine the CAFSA’s correspondence learning program with an additional 9,000 hours of hands-on apprenticeship training provided under the supervision of certified instructors. The CAFSA also offers two years of classroom-based education intended to enhance the knowledge gained from the correspondence course. The performance-based in-class program challenges apprentices to develop essential skills required for advancement in the fire sprinkler industry.

The Benefits of Having Fire Sprinklers in Your Home

Devin Doyle started working in the sprinkler supply business in 1987. Beginning in 2013, Devin Doyle has served as the owner and president of Response Fire Supply, a supplier of fire sprinklers in Northern California, Southern California and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Fire sprinklers are an important addition to any family home as they help suppress and control fires and potentially toxic gases. Fire departments, on average, respond to a fire in 9 to 12 minutes. The response rate is not fast enough considering the damage that fire can do within that time In this case, fire sprinklers sometimes put out a fire entirely before the fire department even arrives.

When compared to the potential damage, using fire sprinklers is a very cost-effective alternative. Not only can they save you money, but they can also potentially save lives. They also require minimal maintenance and increase the value of a property by reducing insurance payments.
Whether you have a home or a business, it is important to have fire sprinklers installed to help prevent a total loss scenario from fires.