How is oxygen reduction different from fire suppression?

The main difference between oxygen reduction fire prevention and fire suppression is when the protection takes place. Traditional fire suppression systems detect and respond to a fire after ignition, using methods such as water, foam, gas or other extinguishing agents to control or extinguish it.

Oxygen reduction fire prevention takes a proactive approach. The protected environment is continuously maintained at a controlled oxygen concentration designed to inhibit ignition. Rather than waiting for a fire event, FirePASS® addresses one of the essential conditions required for combustion and provides continuous protection against the development of fire.