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How to Increase Fire Safety Awareness in the Workplace
Too many people only think about fire safety after disaster hits. This article explores practical ways to raise fire safety awareness before it is too late.

Pavlo Lapikov
7 days ago3 min read


Why Most Fire Safety Campaigns Fail to Make an Impact
Fire safety campaigns often fail not due to lack of effort, but because they miss the human factor, ignore industry needs, and lack follow-through. Here’s how to fix that.

Pavlo Lapikov
Jul 223 min read


Fire Safety Innovation: How to Stop Playing Catch-Up with the Flames
In Fire Safety Innovation: How to Stop Playing Catch-Up with the Flames, Pavlo Lapikov exposes the stagnant state of fire protection and calls for a bold leap forward.

Pavlo Lapikov
Jul 83 min read


The Devil’s in the Details: Why Tiny Mistakes in Fire Safety Design Have Big Consequences
In fire safety design, there's no such thing as a “small mistake.” From mislabeled alarms to improperly installed doors, this article reveals how the tiniest oversights can have deadly consequences — and why every detail matters.

Pavlo Lapikov
Jun 253 min read


From the Ashes: How Bad Design Leads to Bigger Bonfires
This article explores the deadly consequences of ignoring fire safety principles — and how to rise from the ashes with smarter design.

Pavlo Lapikov
Jun 173 min read


The Lost Art of Fire Codes: How to Make Them More Than Just Bureaucratic Poetry
Crack open a fire code and you might think Shakespeare moonlighted as an engineer — with footnotes. But beneath the bureaucratic poetry lies a battlefield manual, written in the ashes of past tragedies. In this bold, unflinching piece, Pavlo Lapikov challenges us to stop treating fire codes as paperwork and start seeing them as the life-saving blueprints they truly are. Because when fire comes knocking, the code is your only script — and survival depends on how well you’ve me

Pavlo Lapikov
Jun 123 min read


Why “Good Enough” in Fire Safety Design is a Disaster Waiting to Happen
A witty warning about the dangers of settling for “good enough” in fire safety design. Discover why shortcuts in fire protection often lead straight to catastrophe.

Pavlo Lapikov
Jun 32 min read


The Great Escape: Designing Fire Exits That Actually Save Lives
Explore the humorous and hard-hitting truth behind fire exit design. Learn why exits matter more than aesthetics in saving lives.

Pavlo Lapikov
May 282 min read


Architects vs. Fire Inspectors: The Eternal Tug of War
Discover the witty clash between architects and fire inspectors through the lens of fire safety design. A timeless battle of vision vs. regulation.

Pavlo Lapikov
May 202 min read


When Walls Betray: The Hidden Flaws in Fire-Resistant Materials
Not all walls are created equal. Fire safety expert Pavlo Lapikov exposes the hidden dangers behind so-called fire-resistant materials — with a little wit and wisdom.

Pavlo Lapikov
May 132 min read


Designing a Fireproof Future: Are We Too Late to Get It Right?
Is our future fireproof—or are we just patching holes in a burning ship? Pavlo Lapikov dives into the fire safety design dilemma with wit, wisdom, and a spark of truth.

Pavlo Lapikov
May 62 min read


Fireproof or Foolproof? The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Fire Safety
• Explore the dangerous misconceptions about fire safety with Pavlo Lapikov, who reveals critical truths that could save your life and your home.

Pavlo Lapikov
Apr 84 min read


The Swiss Army Hose: Why Firefighting Tools Should Be Smarter, Not Just Shinier
Pavlo Lapikov advocates for smarter, safer firefighting gear, highlighting essential upgrades that combine innovation with practicality to save lives.

Pavlo Lapikov
Apr 13 min read


The Fine Line Between Fear and Fire Safety Ads
Discover how fire safety ads balance fear and action.

Pavlo Lapikov
Mar 254 min read


Blueprints of Salvation: Designing Fire Safety from the Ground Up
Explore Blueprints of Salvation by Pavlo Lapikov, a sharp and insightful guide on integrating fire safety into building design from inception. Learn how strategic choices in materials, emergency planning, and alarm systems can protect lives and property, ensuring your building doesn’t become tomorrow’s tragic headline.

Pavlo Lapikov
Mar 194 min read
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