This Week is Fire Prevention Week

Did you know that October 5 through October 11 is Fire Prevention Week, sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association? We here at Brothers Fire enjoy celebrating this event by educating our clients about the importance of fire alarm systems in Eden Prairie and all over the world. Here are a few tips on what you can do to help prevent a fire in your home or workplace.

Make Sure Your Electrical Equipment is Regularly Cleaned and Maintained

All of your business’ electrical equipment should be regularly cleaned and dusted to ensure the equipment continues to function as it should. Dust and other debris can ignite if the equipment sparks for some reason. And that ties into routine maintenance and inspections. Check for faulty parts and fraying or broken cords. If you find anything amiss, get it fixed right away. (And in the meantime, unplug the machine until you can get it fixed so it’s not a fire hazard.) Also, make sure all fire alarm systems are functioning properly by getting routine inspections by Brothers Fire Protection.

Keep Work Areas Clean

Take the time every day to make sure all work areas are clear of clutter. You don’t have to go too crazy cleaning every day, but just take a few minutes to clean up loose papers and anything that might be cluttering up the floor. Not only does this help prevent a fire, but it clears the way for people to get to fire extinguishers or to exit the building in the event there is a fire.

Keep Your Employees Informed

All of your employees or coworkers should know where the fire alarm is and where fire extinguishers are located. All of them should also know how to use these in an emergency situation. And everyone should know what to do in the event a fire breaks out. They should know to use the stairs instead of the elevator, where the closest stairs are and where to go when they exit the building so you can make sure everyone is accounted for. Also, make sure your building has working fire alarms and, if not, call on us for help with fire alarm systems.

When you need fire alarm systems in Eden Prairie, call Brothers Fire Protection at 1-800-607-2767 or Request a Quote.