National Safety Month: Summer Fire Safety Tips For Restaurants & Food Trucks
June is National Safety Month, a reminder that fire safety is essential, especially in the warm summer months when fire risks can increase in restaurants and food trucks. Being equipped and prepared for fire risks helps keep your team, your customers, and your business safe. Increased temperatures, outdoor cooking, higher customer volume, and added electrical demand can all increase existing fire hazards. From fire extinguishers and suppression system services to education and training, NES technicians are equipped to keep your team safe, compliant, and ready for a safe summer.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR COMMERCIAL KITCHENS + FOOD TRUCKS
Fire extinguishers can help reduce damage when a fire breaks out, protect your customers and employees, and lower the risk of business closure due to fire damage. Being equipped with the right type of fire extinguisher is especially important in commercial kitchens and food trucks, where grease fires are a primary hazard. Restaurants and food trucks require ABC fire extinguishers for general protection and Class K wet chemical fire extinguishers for grease fires. While being equipped is important, it’s also necessary to ensure your extinguishers are being inspected and serviced regularly and are in good working condition.
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
In addition to fire extinguishers, kitchen fire suppression systems are required in commercial kitchens and food trucks, serving as an additional safety layer for your business. Kitchen hood systems require bi‑annual inspections by a certified technician to ensure that your system is up to date, functioning properly, and ready to activate in the event of an emergency. Routine inspections are essential, and it is equally important to perform regular cleaning to limit grease buildup, which significantly increases the risk of fire.
ELECTRICAL & EQUIPMENT SAFETY CHECKS
The electrical demand during the busy summer months can increase, which in turn raises the risk of a fire. Overloaded circuits, damaged cords, and improperly used power strips in your restaurant or food truck can increase the risk of fires, creating a dangerous environment for your team and customers. Make sure to perform a walk‑through of your business to ensure that your cords, outlets, and electrical appliances are properly maintained and in good working order.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING FOR SUMMER OPERATIONS
Fire extinguisher training is one of the most impactful skills to have when it comes to a fire emergency. When your team has the confidence and ability to safely and correctly use a fire extinguisher, they can respond quickly, prevent a small fire from growing, and protect both people and property. Proper training ensures that employees know when to use an extinguisher, how to choose the right type, and how to operate it effectively under pressure. National Extinguisher Service provides hands-on training so your team can feel confident in the event of an emergency.
FIRE SAFETY IN THE BUSY SEASON
The warm summer weather generally means a busy season for restaurant and food truck owners, making it important that you and your team are prepared with the right fire suppression equipment and proper training to limit the risk of fires and have a safe and successful season. Contact NES to learn more about partnering with us for all your fire protection needs.
PARTNER IN PROTECTION
National Extinguisher Service is your trusted partner in protection, dedicated to ensuring that both your team and fire suppression equipment are always prepared. From providing top-quality equipment and services to offering hands-on extinguisher training and more, our team works with you to find the best solutions for your business needs. We deliver expertise, reliability, and support throughout the Pacific Northwest that help keep your business safe and compliant.