TORONTO — For Fire Prevention Week, the National Fire Protection Association is educating people about cooking safety under this year’s theme of Cooking Safety Starts with YOU! Pay Attention to Fire Prevention.
Fire safety in kitchens is a critical topic and one that’s central to the work of Classic Fire + Life Safety (Classic FLS), one of Canada’s leading fire and life safety companies. When servicing clients with industrial-grade kitchens, Classic FLS offers important tips to help keep cooking safe.
- Watch out for grease traps
- Regular maintenance and checkups – hood systems should be inspected every six months
- Clean regularly and reduce clutter
- Turn off appliances when not in use
- Ensure kitchen is equipped with a fire extinguisher and people know how to use it – Classic Fire + Life Safety offers its customers a one-day fire extinguisher training course
