Some of the best strategies of fire prevention involve the use of passive systems in conjunction with active ones.

Passive systems are those which build good fire protection practices into building structures and furnishings. An example of passive fire protection would be using construction materials with a high fire resistance rating.

Generally speaking, active systems provide fire protection after a fire has already started. Two example of active fire protection systems are building sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems.

The best approach to goo fire protection is to adopt both passive and active methods of fire protection.