Reasons Why This Tag is Essential to Your Business!
By Terence J. O’Reilly, Jr. and Seán P. O’Reilly, Sr. An up-to-date fire extinguisher tag is essential for your business because it serves as a visual record that contains vital details regarding the extinguisher’s last inspection date, maintenance history, overall condition and operational status, ensuring it’s in proper working order and ready to use in […]
The Importance of Inspections
By Terence O’Reilly, Jr. and Sean O’Reilly, Sr. What is the most important step you can take to improve kitchen safety and to protect the investment in your restaurant? Make sure there is a regular inspection of the fire suppression system. The good news is that the staff and technicians at Universal Fire Protection, which […]
Serving Fire Safety from Northern New Jersey to Northern Virginia New TERMAC Acquisitions
By Sean O’Reilly Sr. The restaurant business in the mid-Atlantic states is booming, and with that comes the obligation to keep customers and facilities safe from kitchen fires accidentally sparked by hot oil, grease and high temperatures. With the recent acquisitions of Lord Baltimore Fire in Baltimore, MD, and Quality III Fire Protection Inc. in […]
Shield Your Kitchen From The Top Four Fire Threats
Fires in eating and drinking establishments in the U.S. cause injuries, deaths and millions of dollars of property damage every year, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Recognize National Fire Prevention month by making fire prevention strategies top of mind for kitchen managers and chefs. Avoid these top four threats we often see in the field: #1: Irregular (or Lack of) […]
Prevent Grease Fires and Keep Your Kitchen Safe
A restaurant kitchen fire can risk lives, lead to lost revenues and ruin a business. Here are a few tips that restaurant owners can take to prevent a fire from occurring and avoiding disaster. Cleanliness The majority of kitchen fires begin when flammable cooking materials, such as oil and grease ignite. Regular cleaning of exhaust hoods, filters […]
