Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from A-Gas Americas. As a Reminder We will be CLOSED for normal business on Thursday November 26th & Friday November 27th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We are available for Emergency recharges! If you have an Emergency and need immediate assistance please contact Terri on the Emergency Recharge Hotline 419-466-6238! Thank you and have a safe and blessed holiday!

Clean Agents- when to use them

Interesting article on Clean agents.

http://www.csemag.com/single-article/know-when-where-to-specify-a-clean-agent-system/c6eab3f57a41e7a720b65a138ec7645c.html

Marine industry is moving towards Novec over Halon

This article touches on the move for the Marine industry to stop relying on Halon for critical use.





http://www.marinelink.com/news/offshore-workboat-safety391130.aspx

Boeing warns of Battery Fires

Halon can't compete with lithium battery fires.

Read the article below

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Boeing-warns-airlines-against-flying-battery-6391418.php

Man continues to aid Fire Protection in Aviation

Sometimes in life there are people who find their passion, and sometime that passion saves lives on a daily basis. This is a wonderful story.

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/communities/atlantic-city_pleasantville_brigantine/linwood-man-starts-fires-to-save-lives-on-planes/article_7a60e26c-0b16-11e5-9a97-af3ef0c866d2.html


Just a reminder, We are looking to purchase Halon 1301 for critical use!

Passing of Mel Getz

It is with great sadness we share this news....

  

 Shared by Rod Getz,  Getz Fire Equipment

  

It is with deep sadness, but with Joy to announce that my Father Melvin Getz passed away early last night (12:15 am, on 05/05/15). He had suffered so long and in the Hospital for over 6 weeks, it was a blessing for the Lord to take him home. He told the family 10 days ago that he was ready and wanting to go see Jesus and be in Heaven. The Angels took him there quietly and peaceful.

He loved our business and industry and will always be my "Mentor and Hero".

Visitation will be on Thursday at Davison-Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home (2408 West Willow Knolls Dr., Peoria, IL 61614):

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral will be @ Apostolic Christian Church on Friday @ 10:00 am

Thanks for all your prayers. God Bless!

Rod Getz

President/Owner

GETZ FIRE EQUIPMENT

Our thoughts are with our friends at Getz Fire Equipment during this difficult time. Mel was a trailblazer and an integral part in making our industry what it is today. 

SAPPHIRE Fire Suppression

Because they are All About the Bass....

Interesting things are coming in our industry. Check out this article about a new fire extinguisher two students at George Mason University created that puts out flames using only sound!



All about that bass: fire extinguisher uses only sound waves - KABB - San Antonio Top Stories - News, Sports, Weather, Traffic

Halon Alternatives in Data Centers

http://www.facilitiesnet.com/firesafety/article/Halon-Alternatives-Provide-Suppression-Without-Hurting-Environment--13805

Scientists Alarmed at Short-Term Ozone-Eroding Gases

http://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/scientists-alarmed-at-short-term-ozone-eroding-gases-661627

Is Your Fire Extinguisher Ready For An Emergency? « CBS Chicago

Is Your Fire Extinguisher Ready For An Emergency? « CBS Chicago