Kitchen fires are scary, catastrophic, and usually preventable. Yet, many restaurant owners and managers ignore obvious risks and best practices. If only they did the simple math: Proper kitchen maintenance […]
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Residential and commercial building fires are disastrous. They can scorch crucial operations, cripple structures, and destroy lives. Defective electrical, steam system, and mechanical equipment is one of the leading causes […]
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Every restaurant owner and chef fears a grease fire. Grease fires catch quickly, damaging objects and people in its path. And we’ve all heard the horror stories about kitchen newcomers […]
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The human dangers of fire are clear—burns, acute injuries, and death. But what do you know about mending wounds and injuries? In a serious situation, people dealing with burns should […]
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Once upon a time—in the mid-17th century to be precise—the fire alarm was invented. A few things differentiate the antiquated fire alarm to what most households use today. Namely, the […]
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Fires happen. Cooking equipment, wildfires, and electrical malfunctions can lead to your building suddenly catching fire. It’s hard to think during a fire and equally challenging to devise an escape […]
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From the Amazon and Australia to California, wildfires are increasing in scope and frequency. In most instances, dry weather attributed to climate change is to blame. Today, fire seasons can […]
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The Fire Department of New York City (FDNY) responds to around 2,200 structural fire calls each month. This number is staggering, especially considering that many landowners ignore measures that could […]
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Healthcare facilities promote better physical, mental, and emotional health for the people who walk through their doors. Part of that effort is ensuring the safety and security of the healthcare […]
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Data center managers and employees should not overlook the necessity of following recommended fire protection standards. Fires can suddenly strike within digital equipment, wires, cables, HVAC equipment, raised floors, suspended […]
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High-rises are defined as buildings 75 feet or more in height measured from the lowest level fire department vehicles can access, to the floor of the highest story accessible to […]
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In 2004, New York City passed Local Law 26, which requires all residential buildings at least 40-feet tall to have commercial fire sprinkler systems installed within 15 years. The law […]
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Hospitals and long-term healthcare facilities must comply with the firestopping requirements set forth in the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. To help hospitals and long-term care facilities comply with the […]
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Workday equipment like computers, lights, and especially HVAC systems, all require electrical power to operate. The fairly complex network of panels, junction boxes, wires, and fixtures that provides power in […]
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Holiday decorations often play an important role in making a workplace feel more festive and jovial. When you’re decorating for the holidays, though, it’s also important to be mindful of […]
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Our team at Total Fire Protection is a dynamic group of concerned citizens — we take social responsibility seriously and genuinely enjoy giving back. Yes, we focus on fire protection […]
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According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), “there are more than three times as many home cooking fires on Thanksgiving as a typical day of the year.” Deep-frying has become a […]
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Code requirements in New York City governing emergency exit signs and lighting are among the most stringent in the nation. The majority of US cities set rules for exit signs […]
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Hydrostatic testing is a way to test the fire extinguisher tank for leaks and overall strength. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes rules for how often portable fire extinguishers […]
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Fire extinguishers are required in industrial, commercial, and residential buildings listed in NFPA 1: Fire Code, which includes most hotels. Proven to be effective at stopping small fires from spreading, portable fire […]
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Electrical and mechanical systems malfunctions are one of the leading causes of commercial building fires. Regular infrared inspection of electrical, mechanical and steam systems allows for potential problems to be […]
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