A Guide to Restaurant Fire Safety

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• A Guide to Restaurant Fire Safety
• A variety of regular activities can be done on a
  daily or weekly basis to reduce fire risk in
  restaurants when it comes to fire prevention and
  fire safety. Put these simple restaurant fire
  safety tips into action if you don't have one!
• Every year, around 8,000 restaurants report
  fires, according to data from the National Fire
  Protection Association. Almost 250 million in
  direct property damage is caused each year by
  these incidents.
• Quickshipfire understands the budget constraints
  faced by many restaurant owners. The Covid-19
  outbreak has caused many restaurants and bars to
  cut back on costs, reduce staff, limit their
  hours of operation or even close their doors
  entirely as a result of public health
  restrictions and declining revenue.
• The lack of budgets prevents many restaurants
  from upgrading their kitchen equipment and
  systems. By properly training their staff to
  prevent and respond to such emergencies,
  restaurant owners can affordably reduce the fire
  risk on their property.
• The purpose of a commercial kitchen fire safety
  plan is to ensure fire safety procedures are
  followed and your business is safe from fire.
• In the event that a fire breaks out, staff
  members should be trained to take the following
  actions
• Correct use of fire extinguishers To use a fire
  extinguisher correctly, pull the pin, point it at
  the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep it from
  side to side as you approach it slowly.
• In the event of a grease fire, staff should not
  use water to extinguish it, as fat could splash
  and potentially expand the flame surface area.
  Use a fire extinguisher instead.
• Stop the flow of gas and electricity to prevent
  the fire from spreading.
• Evacuate in case of emergency. The staff should
  be aware of basic evacuation measures and proper
  exit strategies. It is essential that at least
  one member of staff be designated as the
  evacuation manager, whose responsibility is to
  call 911 and instruct all staff and customers on
  how to safely exit the building.
• Fire Safety Tips for Restaurant Staff
• Fire safety training is one of the most important
  aspects of restaurant fire safety. Fire safety
  protocols should be taught to employees,
  including steps they can take to prevent fires
  and how to avoid common fire hazards. The
  employees should also be well-trained in fire
  response so they can respond to fires safely. In
  order to provide comprehensive fire safety
  training at your establishment, include the
  following tips
• 1. Fire Safety Equipment All staff should be
  familiar with how to handle and use fire safety
  equipment and emergency supplies such as fire
  extinguishers.

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• Power Sources It is important for kitchen staff
  to be aware of where power sources are located
  and how to turn them off in order to avoid
  sparking a fire.
• Crisis Response To prevent panic and fear, train
  employees on how to respond calmly to
  emergencies, such as fires.
• Types of Fires Training staff on how to deal
  with different types of kitchen fires.
• Chemical Safety Provide employees a training on
  how to safely handle chemicals and other
  flammable items.
• Refresher Courses Make sure employees are
  provided with fire safety refresher courses
  frequently to keep their knowledge fresh.
• Restaurant Fire Safety Checklist
• In order to keep your restaurant safe from fires,
  you need a variety of tools and plans. With the
  right safety measures in place, you can not only
  respond to fires better, but even prevent them.
  Here is a checklist of the most important aspects
  to cover
• All emergency exits should be clearly marked with
  exit signs, and employees should always know
  where to go in case of an emergency.
• The location of the fire exit should be mapped
  out, posted on the walls, and taught to
  employees.
• In order to facilitate a quick evacuation, all
  exits should remain open and free of debris.
• Keeping appliances and other equipment in good
  repair and maintaining them regularly will reduce
  their risk of catching fire.
• Chemicals and liquids that are flammable should
  be stored properly to prevent fires.
• Place fire extinguishers throughout the
  establishment, especially in areas that are more
  likely to catch fire.
• Keeping Your Commercial Kitchen Safe
• Contact Quickshipfire today if you are looking
  for fire alarm equipments or Fire Alarm Batteries
  or replacement of fire alarm parts for your
  restaurant. Quickshipfire is the best fire alarm
  equipment provider companies in USA providing
  every variety of commercial fire alarm parts.