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Fire Pump Testing – Hose Valve Manifold vs Flow Meter
September 17, 2026Updated September 17, 2026 We will cover fire pump testing, comparing the advantages and disadvantages of two different methods of testing water flow: external water flow through a hose valve manifold on the exterior of a building, versus a flow meter recirculating loop within the mechanical room.
Zonecheck™ – Drain-Free Flow Switch Testing
April 7, 2026Quarterly sprinkler system flow testing can be disruptive—both operationally and in terms of water usage. For years, building owners and facility managers have sought more efficient methods to test their systems without unnecessary water discharge. In addition to water conservation, there is increasing interest in minimizing system impact. Frequent fire pump starts, the introduction of…
Zonecheck Featured in FPC Magazine
March 20, 2026Featured in FPC Magazine – February 2026 IssueView the full article
Steven Brown & Associates, INC. Revolutionize Fire safety with ZONECHECK
March 19, 2025Transcript of Image Text Steven Brown & Associates, Inc. Fire Pump Sales & Service 2000 – 25 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE – 2025 STEVEN BROWN & ASSOCIATES, INC. Revolutionize Fire Safety with Zonecheck Steven Brown & Associates, Inc. is thrilled to introduce Zonecheck, the groundbreaking solution transforming how fire safety professionals conduct flow-switch testing. Implementing…
Steven Brown & Associates Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence in Fire Pump Sales & Service
January 9, 2025We’re proud to announce that 2025 marks a monumental milestone for Steven Brown & Associates—our 25th anniversary! For 25 years we’ve been honored to serve a growing clientele of fire safety professionals, building managers, and engineers, while developing and exercising unparalleled expertise in fire pump design, sales, and service. From our very first day in…
Steven Brown & Associates Announces New England Branch
April 23, 2024Steven Brown and Associates is excited to announce the opening of our new branch in New England, serving Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. This expansion will help us better serve our regional clients with enhanced services and support.
We are pleased to welcome Kim Previti for this new location. Kim’s extensive experience and leadership are key assets that will drive the success of our New England operations.
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…