Tips for Preventing Restaurant Fires

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), nearly 8,000 restaurant establishments report a fire each year, causing an annual average of $246 million in direct property damage.    With multiple ovens, grills, hobs and fryers, fire is a real hazard in a restaurant. 

3 Things You Can Do to Prevent Restaurant Fires

  1. Keep kitchen equipment clean. The build-up of grease can be a primary contributor to many kitchen fires.

  2. Provide ongoing training to staff on equipment care and fire prevention.

  3. Install and maintain smoke alarms, sprinkler systems and ensure fire extinguishers are conveniently located throughout the kitchen. Be sure your fuel shut offs for your grills and deep fryers are easily accessible and marked.
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Brian Gleason

Brian Gleason

Senior Risk Manager

Brian Gleason, MBA has spent most of the past 30 years working with and for churches, schools and nonprofits as an employee, consultant and board member. His experience includes insurance, occupational health and safety, human resources issues and emergency management. Prior to his career at GuideOne, Gleason spent 20 years as the risk manager of a university in southern California. He earned his MBA, is a Certified School Risk Manager, and speaks and writes regularly on a variety of topics related to risk management.

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