Don't Put FIRE on Your Menu

Fire Prevention Tips for Your Restaurant

Preventing a Cooking Fire That Could Put You Out of Business Begins With:

• Controlling grease laden vapors and sources of ignition.
• Proper installation and maintenance of equipment.
• Proper fire protection equipment.

Compare your fire prevention measures with the basic recommendations below.

Grease is the Major Cause of Most Cooking Fires

Because grease can be easily ignited in solid, liquid or vapor form, there are several areas in your kitchen that are potential fire hazards.

• Grease ignited in overheated deep fat fryers
• Grease ignited in an overheated open pan
• Grease ignited by heat from other appliances
• Grease ignited in the filters of exhaust systems

Check Your Kitchen
Do You Have These Basic Fire Protection Safeguards?