Dyne Fire Protection Labs

The August 2024 newsletter went out to all subscribers today. Not on the list? Go to www.dyneusa.com to subscribe today!

In this edition:
• Article: ISO 17025 Standard & Sprinkler Testing
• News: Online payment system available on August 19th
• Tips: Submitting Sprinkler Jobs
• Webinar: Free Antifreeze Webinar on August 14th

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Did you know this history of the fire sprinkler?

Alyssa and Jennie are ready to meet and greet at the MN SFPE Symposium!

Dyne Fire Protection Labs is presenting and exhibiting at the 2024 MN SFPE Symposium

August 1st - Bloomington, MN
Courtyard by Marriott Edina Bloomington

Alyssa, Dyne's Lab Manager, will be talking about NFPA 25 Testing Requirements related to ITM

Click the link below for more and to register before July 25th:
https://sfpe-mn.clubexpress.com/

See you there!

The July 2024 newsletter went out to all subscribers today. Not on the list? Go to www.dyneusa.com to subscribe today!

In this edition:
· Article: Testing or Replacing Sprinklers
· News: Dyne to attend local MNSFPE Symposium on August 1st
· Webinar: Free Antifreeze Webinar on August 14th

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NFPA Global Solutions™ is seeking a Senior Account Manager to be responsible for national sales of the Dyne Fire Protection Labs service portfolio.

Interested? Check out the posting in the link below.

*Strong preference for candidates to reside in California, New York or Texas.

NFPA Global Solutions - Dyne Fire Protection Labs - Senior Account Manager Established in 2024, NFPA Global Solutions, Inc. is a separate fully owned NFPA corporation dedicated to advancing safety by offering compliance solutions, advisory services, and digital technologies designed to advance fire, life, and electrical safety across the globe. It acquires companies and in...

Have you always wanted to be a part of a fast-growing and fast-paced company? Consider joining our team!

Job opening: Full-Time Sample Input Specialist
Duties:
Open incoming sample boxes
Input samples for testing
Take pictures of incoming fire sprinkler samples
Tape fire sprinkler threads with tape
Assemble test kits
Fill test kit orders

All applicants must apply through the Indeed posting.

Sample Receiving Input Specialist/Administrative Assistant - Woodbury, MN 55125 - Indeed.com Dyne Fire Protection Labs

Are you in Orlando for hashtag ? Stop by booth #517!

The June 2024 newsletter went out to all subscribers Tuesday. Not on the list? Go to www.dyneusa.com to subscribe today!

In this edition:
• Announcement: Dyne was acquired by NFPA Global Solutions™ https://www.nfpa.org/about-nfpa/nfpa-global-solutions
• Tip: Sprinkler Orientation is now on our reports
• Webinar: Free Antifreeze Webinar on August 14th

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It’s a big day! We know firsthand how important it is to protect lives and property and the role that critical fire protection codes and standards play. It’s with great enthusiasm that we announce Dyne Fire Protection Labs will be joining the NFPA Global Solutions™ family as the company’s first acquisition. Together, we’ll be better positioned to help customers maintain compliance with critical fire protection codes and standards.

Learn more about this exciting announcement: https://www.nfpa.org/about-nfpa/press-room/news-releases/2024/new-nfpa-company-nfpa-global-solutions-makes-first-acquisition

Home Fire Sprinkler Week - Thursday Tips

Facts from the NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative

Only the sprinkler closest to the fire—not all sprinklers—will activate.

Newer homes are not safer homes. Today’s new homes are crafted with “lightweight” materials that allow fire to spread faster and cause structural failure sooner. Furthermore, newer homes often contain modern furnishings made of mainly synthetic materials that can create a greater fuel load.

Home Fire Sprinkler Week - Wednesday Tip from NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative

Home fire sprinklers can reduce the risk of dying in a fire by 80 percent and can reduce property loss by 70 percent.

For more information on home fire sprinklers, visit NFPA’s Fire Sprinkler Initiative site, www.FireSprinklerInitiative.org.

More Home Fire Sprinkler Week!

Home Fire Sprinklers Safety Tips:

https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/fire-sprinkler-initiative -resources

Home fire sprinklers are simple and they make your home safer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8EKmwtZQ4c

It's Home Fire Sprinkler Week!

Read The Truth About Home Fire Sprinklers on the NFPA website at https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/fire-sprinkler-initiative -resources.

Fire Sprinklers Can Stop a Fire in Less than 1.5 Minutes

The May 2024 newsletter went out to all subscribers on Tuesday. Have you subscribed yet? Go to www.dyneusa.com to subscribe today!

In this edition:
· Article: Services & Products
· Tips: Sprinkler Orientation & Large Jobs
· Webinar: Free Foam Webinar on May 15

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The April 2024 newsletters went out to all subscribers today. Have you subscribed yet? Go to www.dyneusa.com to subscribe today!

In this edition:
· Article: Viscosity by Joan Leedy, Technical Director
· Industry News: NFPA 25 – 1st Draft Available for Review
· Webinar: Free Foam Webinar on May 15

Article excerpt:

Why is viscosity a critical measurement to ensure foam performance?

If you’ve received a firefighting foam test report from Dyne, you will often notice that we have tested the viscosity of the foam concentrate. This is an important property to ensure performance.

Manufacturers add polymers to foam concentrates to improve performance. Historically with AFFF and FFFP formulations, polymers were added to enable the concentrate to extinguish polar solvents such as acetone, isopropanol and ethanol. Standard AFFF, for use strictly on hydrocarbons, do not have a significant viscosity and have flow characteristics like water. With the new SFFF (Synthetic Fluorine-Free Foam) concentrates, polymers are added to most of the formulations – including products for use on hydrocarbons only - to improve performance by lengthening the drain time. These polymers increase the viscosity of the foam concentrates.

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We have successfully hired a Sample Input Specialist. Thank you to all who applied for consideration.

Join us in welcoming Haley to our team.

The March 2024 newsletters went out to all subscribers today. Not on the list? Go to www.dyneusa.com to subscribe today!

In this edition:
• Announcement: NEW@ 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Testing
• Webinar: Free Foam Webinar on May 15

News excerpt:
Dyne Fire Protection Labs is excited to announce the growth of their laboratory services to include the analysis of 3M Novec 1230.

Novec 1230 is a halogenated clean agent for applications where water-based fire suppression could damage sensitive equipment/property. A clean agent, sometimes referred to as waterless fire extinguishing agent, is formally defined by NFPA 2001 as a “volatile or gaseous fire extinguishant that is electrically nonconducting and that does not leave a residue upon evaporation”.

The current, 2022 edition of NFPA 2001, the Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, states each batch of recycled agent shall be tested and certified to the quality specifications outlined in the standard. According to Grant Lobdell, the President at Dyne Fire Protection Labs, “As 3M exits this market, Dyne will be here to help recyclers ensure existing Novec 1230 continues to meet NFPA 2001 requirements.”

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Joan and Alyssa were at the FSSA show in AZ last weekend to talk about our new FK 5-1-12 testing, firefighting foam testing, and more!

Missed us at the show? Stop by our website to read about this new service:
https://www.dyneusa.com/new-fk-5-1-12-testing

Dyne Fire Protection Labs is excited to announce the growth of our laboratory services to include FK 5-1-12 analysis.

The current, 2022 edition of NFPA 2001, the Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, states that “each batch of agent, both recycled and newly manufactured, shall be tested and certified to the specifications [of this standard]”.

FK 5-1-12 is a halogenated clean agent for applications where water-based fire suppression could damage sensitive equipment/property. A clean agent, sometimes referred to as waterless fire extinguishing agent, is formally defined by NFPA 2001 as a “volatile or gaseous fire extinguishant that is electrically nonconducting and that does not leave a residue upon evaporation”. FK 5-1-12 is a replacement for halon and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) which had significant ozone depletion potential (ODP) and/or global warming potential (GWP).

Full Press Release -
https://www.dyneusa.com/press-releases

For more information visit our website at
https://www.dyneusa.com/new-fk-5-1-12-testing

Why use Dyne Fire Protection Labs for your FK 5-1-12 testing?
· Free sample kit
· Free shipping within the contiguous United States
· Samples tested are disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Dyne Technologies LLC EPA # MNR00105460
· Test reports in 5-business days guaranteed
· Rush testing in 1-2 business days also available for an added fee
· Clear, concise reports
· Online access to results and forms
· Immediate communication with our chemists or support staff

Join our team! We are looking for a Full-Time Sample Input Specialist to handle incoming samples and prep them for testing. The right candidate will have excellent data entry skills, attention to detail, and be a great team-player.

Interested? All applicants must go through the Indeed posting at

Sample Receiving Input Specialist - Woodbury, MN 55125 - Indeed.com Dyne Fire Protection Labs

Join us next month!

Free Sprinkler Webinar - February 14th at 1:00 CST
NFPA 25 Sprinkler Field Service Test Webinar

Register at
https://dynefireprotection.webex.com/weblink/register/r7205733e09f9689e343bc604f730a448

This webinar will be geared towards:
Individuals that are involved with the inspection, testing, and maintenance of sprinkler systems that want to better understand the sprinkler field service testing.

Attendees will learn:
When field service testing is required
What needs to be done before sampling
How many samples need to be sent to the lab
The importance of defining your sampling area
How to handle multiple sprinkler types in a sampling area
Common reasons a sprinkler fails the field service test
What to do if a sprinkler fails the field service test

Webinar will include:
Q & A session
Certificate of Attendance

The January 2024 newsletters went out to all subscribers on Tuesday. Haven't subscribed? Go to www.dyneusa.com to subscribe today!

In this edition:
· News: Dyne Celebrates 25 Years
· Podcast: Joan & Grant were featured on The Fire Protection Podcast
· Webinar: 2024 Webinar Schedule – Sprinkler webinar February 14th at 1:00 pm

Article excerpt:
Dyne Celebrates 25 Years
Dyne Fire Protection Labs is proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary! Dyne began in February of 1999, testing firefighting foam. From its inception, Dyne has provided quality customer service; free, postage-paid sample kits; unbiased, accurate, and precise test results; and archived reports accessible via the web. The test report will be in your electronic inbox within a week or less from the time the sample is received in our laboratory, guaranteed. This allows you, the customer, to close out the testing task efficiently, leaving you more time to address other business opportunities.

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