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NFPA 25: Guide to Testing and Inspecting Fire Sprinkler Systems
As a building or facility owner, you must take a proactive approach to establish a program for periodictesting, inspection, and maintenance. Otherwise, deficiencies such as inoperative fire pumps...
Fire and Security Checklists for K-12 Schools in Minnesota
Fire and Security Checklists for K-12 Schools in Minnesota
Picking a Kitchen Hood Suppression System for a Food Truck
Food trucks are subject to the same fire suppression measures and requirements as other commercial kitchens. But there's one key difference: food trucks are mobile, and there isn't much room to work...
5 Tips To Winterize Your Fire Suppression Systems
Minnesota winters are unforgiving–it’s just a cold truth we can't avoid. The best thing we can do is be ready for them, and an important part of that is making sure your fire suppression systems are...
How a Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression System Works
Kitchen fires are dangerous and quickly get out of control. Fire requires the presence of three things to survive: fuel, oxygen, and heat. In kitchen fires, the fuel is almost always fat, grease, or...
NFPA Requirements for a Fire Watch
Fire safety systems are designed to save lives and properties during a fire. Some Minnesota buildings are required to have a fire alarm and automatic sprinkler systems. But what happens when one of...
What to Consider When Implementing A Fire Monitoring Service
You’re looking to implement a new fire monitoring service or upgrade your existing one, how do you know what factors to consider? The features you need will depend on the type of building or...
Security and Fire Safety Tips for Emergency Preparedness
Emergencies are always unexpected and can take many forms, ranging from fires to break-ins. While you can’t predict exactly when or where they’ll happen, you can make sure you’re prepared if and when...
How to Clean a Kitchen Hood the Right Way
It’s your job to remove smoke, grease, and grime from your kitchen hood and cooking area. You need to clean it regularly so splatters and grease don’t accumulate on the hood itself or in its...
How to Put Out a Grease Fire
Most of us use our kitchens to cook so often that it’s become a routine we don’t see as being dangerous. Kitchen fires are unfortunately quite common, however. The National Fire Protection...