Fire Extinguishers / Range Hood Inspections
Fire Extinguisher Services: Choose the Right Fire Extinguishers and Keep Them Service-Ready for Immediate Response
Fire extinguishers are designed to extinguish or control small fires, typically categorized based on the classes of fires they can address (such as Class A, B, or C fires). They contain extinguishing agents under pressure and are crucial for immediate response to early-stage fires, providing a means to suppress flames and prevent the spread of fire.
Fire safety equipment is only good if it’s in proper working condition and easy to locate and use. Midwest Alarm Services provides fire extinguisher services with seasoned professionals to routinely service your portable fire extinguishers and other equipment.
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Portable fire extinguishers are often your first line of defense when a commercial range hood (or other types of equipment) is faulty. That being said, keeping your fire extinguishers regularly serviced and your commercial range hoods regularly tested protects lives and properties. Remember that doing it all with just one highly trained professional on site will keep your business moving with little to no downtime.
Routine Maintenance is Key
Aside from keeping on schedule with your local authority, our goals are prevention and preparation. Regular maintenance of your range hoods helps to prevent threatening incidents from occurring. Keeping your fire extinguishers in proper working order and knowing how to use them keeps your building occupants prepared in case of emergency.
Portable Fire Extinguishers
We provide complete fire extinguisher inspections as required by NFPA 10: monthly inspections, annual maintenance, six-year maintenance and twelve-year hydrostatic tests (where required). Most necessary fire extinguisher recharges or repairs can be done on site by one of our certified professionals reducing downtime. We make recommendations to ensure your facility is protected with the appropriate sizes and types.
As your trusted consultant, we also offer you and your staff fire extinguisher safety and proper use training. It’s our hope that your fire extinguishers will never be needed, but it’s our job to ensure you are fully prepared for all scenarios.
NFPA 10 provides requirements to ensure that portable fire extinguishers will work as intended to provide your first line of defense against fires of limited size.
Commercial Range Hoods
Kitchen range hoods are ventilation systems designed to remove smoke, grease, and airborne particles produced during cooking. They consist of a canopy and a fan system that extracts the airborne pollutants, improving air quality, reducing odors, and minimizing the risk of grease buildup, which can be a fire hazard. They are also a suppression system used to extinguish grease fires if ever needed. Regular maintenance of these hoods is crucial for fire safety in kitchens.
Per NFPA 17 standards, your commercial range hoods should be tested on a semi-annual basis by certified professionals. Our technicians certify your range hoods and replace your fusible links on site. We will also make specific recommendations to ensure your restaurant or cafeteria is properly protected.
Ask us how to combine these services for you and streamline your fire protection plans by scheduling your next fire inspection.
Importance of Fire Alarm Systems
Fire alarm systems play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of commercial properties, such as schools and office buildings. Here are some key reasons why fire alarm systems are of utmost importance in these settings:
- Early detection: Fire alarm systems are equipped with advanced sensors and detectors that can swiftly identify the presence of smoke, heat, or flames. This early detection enables prompt evacuation and response, minimizing potential injuries and property damage.
- Rapid alert dissemination: Once a fire is detected, fire alarm systems immediately activate alarms, strobe lights, and other audible and visual devices throughout the premises. This ensures that occupants are promptly alerted to the danger and can take immediate action to evacuate to safety.
- Effective emergency response: Fire alarm systems are typically integrated with emergency communication systems, enabling seamless communication with local fire departments and emergency services. This allows for a quicker response time, as authorities can be alerted promptly, increasing the chances of effective fire suppression and minimizing the impact of the fire.
- Comprehensive coverage: Fire alarm systems are strategically installed throughout commercial properties, ensuring comprehensive coverage and detection in all areas, including offices, hallways, classrooms, and other critical spaces. This comprehensive coverage reduces the risk of unnoticed fires and allows for timely response and evacuation.
- Compliance with regulations: Commercial properties are subject to various fire safety regulations and building codes. Having a properly installed and maintained fire alarm system is essential for compliance with these regulations, avoiding potential penalties, and demonstrating a commitment to the safety and well-being of occupants.
- Protection of assets: Fires in commercial properties can result in significant financial losses, damage to infrastructure, and disruption of operations. A robust fire alarm system helps mitigate these risks by providing early detection and enabling swift response, minimizing potential damage and financial losses.
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Midwest Alarm Services is one of the top national distributors of NOTIFIER fire alarm systems, applying our vast knowledge and experience to any size or type of project.
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Our team of highly trained and NICET certified life safety professionals design, engineer, service, and monitor your system.
Years of Fire Protection Experience
Our life safety professionals average more than 20 years of hands-on fire protection work.
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Our customers invest with Midwest Alarm Services not just because we are the experts in fire protection, but we have a genuine sense of care and concern for what matters most: people.
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Our local warehouse contains large inventory of fire alarm system parts. This allows us to service our customers so they can obtain occupancy in a timely manner.
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We live and work in the communities we serve. Customer service is a priority, so it is important for us to have local branches close to our customers.
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