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SBA Announces Staff Additions
February 23, 2024Steven Brown & Associates is pleased to announce two new staff additions to our roster. Please join us in welcoming Richie Dierolf (Assistant Product Manager) and Nancy Mbugua (Accounting/Office Administration) to our company. We are confident that these staff additions and our new colleagues will enhance our team as we continue to offer our valued…
Fire University: Training the Future of Fire Protection Maintenance
August 22, 2022How do professionals in the fire protection industry keep up to date regarding the proper operation, inspection, and servicing of fire pumps? The quantity of fire pump installations continues to grow, but the supply of qualified fire equipment maintenance technicians required to service them is simply not keeping pace. Fire University, in Penns Grove NJ,…
Special Rules for Electric Motor Fire Pump Controllers
June 29, 2022Electric motor fire pump controllers are different from many traditional motor controllers in the world. The major difference is that, with some special exceptions, there are no thermal overloads in the controller or devices designed to protect the motor by shutting off the power circuit. With fire pumps, since they provide such a crucial property…
What is a fire pump controller?
May 25, 2022In simple terms, a fire pump controller is a device to reliably start and stop a fire pump, as well as monitor conditions in an ongoing manner that could hinder or prevent the proper operation of a fire pump. They act the same way any motor controller operates, except they are built with more strict…
Check out this Impressive Fire Pump System Installation
June 30, 2020As an industry leader in the sale of fire pump systems, we have a unique perspective of the final product — when the fire pumps, drivers, and controllers are sold and installed in a building with a sprinkler system. As we prepare to test the fire pump in the mechanical room where it is installed,…
Thank you, Emergency Personnel
March 23, 2020Steven Brown and Associates wants to extend a heartfelt thank-you to all emergency personnel and first responders who must navigate this global pandemic on the front lines, essential to the safety of their communities. They put their lives on the line to keep us safe.
Steven Brown in the Media: Choose the Right Fire Pump
July 29, 2019Back in May, Steven Brown & Associates was featured in Pumps & Systems magazine! We wanted to help our customers and others learn about the advantages and disadvantages of different pumps used for stationary fire protection. We discussed two types of fire pumps in our article: horizontal split case pumps and end suction horizontal pumps….
Fire Safety in the Home
July 19, 2019While we at Steven Brown & Associates have many products designed to be used for fire safety in a business or company setting, we feel that it’s also important to cover the importance of fire safety in the home as well. Here are a few important steps to take in order to keep your family…
Steven Brown & Associates Receives Prestigious Distributor Award!
June 26, 2019While away at the NFPA Conference and Exposition in San Antonio last week, Steven Brown & Associates was recognized with a prestigious distributor award by Pentair for outstanding fire pump sales numbers in 2018.
NFPA Conference & Expo 2019: Will We See You There?
June 11, 2019We at Steven Brown & Associates are thrilled to be attending the NFPA Conference & Expo next week, June 17-20, in San Antonio, Texas! For three days, we’ll be attending educational sessions, exploring brand-new products from over 350 industry suppliers, and networking with professionals from around the world.