Preventing A Catastrophic Commercial Kitchen Fire
Fire is the #1 hazard faced by all commercial kitchen owners. Whether it’s a restaurant, hotel or catering kitchen, it only takes a single spark to start a fire that could result in a costly and potentially business-ending disaster. Excessive grease accumulation, equipment malfunction and generally poor housekeeping are among the most common fire hazards. […]
Safety Tips for Heating Your Home or Business
Half of home heating fires are reported during the months of December, January, and February. There is something about the winter months and curling up with a good book by the fireplace. But did you know that heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths? With a few simple safety tips […]
How to use a Fire Extinguisher
This video was created by the Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association to train viewers to learn how to assess a potential fire situation and use a portable fire extinguisher in the event of a fire emergency. If you are going to use a fire extinguisher in a real fire situation, then you must be comfortable and […]
Fire & Safety Commodities – Lafayette
We are extremely pleased to announce that our Lafayette, LA operations are now up and running. With our experienced fire safety technicians stationed in Lafayette, we can now provide businesses across Southwest Louisiana with more immediate service & maintenance of their fire extinguishers, emergency & exit lighting, and their kitchen fire systems. Although we have […]
Holiday Light Safety
While holiday lights help make the season beautiful, they also can create fire safety hazards. Whether hung around the house or on Christmas trees, certain precautions must be taken with these decorations. Line-voltage holiday or decorative lights start an average of 170 home structure fires each year, according to the National Fire Protection Association. These […]
10 ways to prevent Christmas tree fires
Your beautifully decorated Christmas tree can also be a deadly fire hazard. Christmas tree fires are infrequent, but when they do occur, they are serious, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Fire departments responded to an average of 230 home fires caused by Christmas trees each year from 2007-2011. The result was a yearly […]
Required Testing of Emergency and Exit Lights
Most emergency lights installed in businesses are simple lighting devices that contain a small battery. The device is connected to the building’s electrical supply, which provides a constant charge to the battery. In the event of a power failure, circuitry in the fixture activates the lights, so that occupants can see to exit the building. […]
Get Ahead of the Winter Freeze
It’s not too early to begin preparing for the heating season. Check these 10 tips off your list and get safely ahead of the winter freeze.The United States Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are working together to remind everyone that home fires are more prevalent in winter than in any […]
Thanksgiving Safety Tips
Did You Know? Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment. The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. Kids love to be involved in holiday preparations. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people at […]
Last-Minute Halloween Safety Tips!
Halloween is a fun, and spooky, time of year for kids. Make trick-or-treating safe for your little monsters with a few easy safety tips. Halloween Fire Safety Tips: When choosing a costume , stay away from billowing or long trailing fabric. If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large […]
