How Do You Pick A Fire Protection Company?
• Know what you have at the location in question. Take an inventory of all fire extinguishers; make a note of the type of fixed fire system or exhaust hood you have. Depending of your business, you may not have all of these, or you may need an area of protection that you don’t have yet. • Consult with the local fire marshal. The fire marshal is there to help you and make sure that your location is safe. Safety is the bottom line. • Find a company to service your location(s). Your local phone book is a good starting place. Also, check with other business owners in your area. Chances are the business community can recommend a good provider for whatever area of service you determine you need. Another good resource is an online service directory. Fire Safety Department has one called FireCOM (see link below) Schedule an appointment to have your location serviced. The last thing you want to do is open for business and fail your first safety inspection.
