On December 25th, 2020, Nashville, TN, was hit by what some would say was domestic terrorism. Several AT&T services were compromised when emergency power was interrupted by a reported shut down of natural gas to emergency generators, which supplied power to communication equipment. Hind-site would suggest that maybe diesel generators would have been a better choice. Hind-site is […]
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Emergency Power Blog

How to obtain proper exhaust gas temperatures
The exhaust system of an emergency power supply (EPS) provides a means for exhaust gases from the engine to travel to the outside atmosphere. The components of the exhaust system include the exhaust manifold, turbocharger (if so equipped), flex sections, muffler hangers, supports, end pipe, thimble, insulation, and rain cap. While there is not much […]

CMS Requirements for Emergency Power and Temperature Control
Since the beginning of 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released numerous memos to state survey agency directors. Two of these memorandums involve emergency power sources and temperature requirements. While healthcare facilities have known for some time of the new requirements, these recent updates have raised questions and concerns. As stated by the CMS, […]
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MGI offers online training and certification for personnel involved in the operation, maintenance, testing, and compliance of an emergency power supply system (EPSS).
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- Downloadable EPSS Manual
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- NFPA 110 Update Video
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- 37 Video Lessons
- Knowledge Exam
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- Includes Manual and Online Course
- NFPA 99 Review
- 100-Question Exam
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