24/7 Emergency Service
How to Put Out a Grease Fire
You place a frying pan containing grease on your stove in preparation to saute meats or vegetables. As it begins to warm your smartphone beeps with an incoming text message. You turn your back on the stove to see who the text is from. A couple of minutes later you turn back to the stove and find that the contents of the frying pan is on fire and burning rather briskly. Thick black smoke is rapidly filling your kitchen. How should you attempt to put out a grease fire?
How the Fire Damage Restoration Process Works
Fire Damage Process The process of fire damage restoration is neither simple nor easy. It doesn’t help either that homeowners are usually already traumatized enough by the fire itself. Nevertheless, restoration must begin from day one. Otherwise, you place your home at risk of even greater damage. Timeline Of Damage We want to start by
Smoke and Odor Removal
Smoke and Odor Removal A fire burns things. What then is smoke? It is basically the residue generated when certain particles like carbon fail to burn. The type of smoke produced depends on the type of objects that burn: Plastics Fabrics Food Items Antiques Books Appliances/Electronics Construction Materials Synthetic Materials Rubber Products Oil/Petroleum Products Paint/Paint
Fire Damage Restoration Costs
A fire is unfortunately an awful tragedy that can disturb your daily life for weeks and months. Not only must you clean up the ridiculous mess, but you must deal with all the damage as well. And that means spending money on numerous services: Soot Removal, Trash Disposal, Equipment Rentals, Furniture Restoration, Appliance Restoration, Clothing
What to Do and What Not to Do After a Home Fire
Things To Do After A Home Fire Experiencing a fire can unsettle anybody. It’s a very frightening and scary event. With that said, it’s absolutely imperative that you do certain things immediately after a fire to not only protect yourself, but also protect your home as well. Likewise, there are some things you must absolutely
Candle Dangers and Candle Myths
Decorating your home with candles can create a warm and cozy atmosphere in your home and the beautiful fragrance can elevate your mood too. While a home lit with candles looks extremely beautiful, it has its dangers too. Between the years 2009 and 2013, National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has reported the occurrence of around
Chimney Fire Safety and Prevention
The crackling warmth of the fireplace can be really welcoming and a wonderful place to spend time with your loved ones on a cold evening. It is not uncommon that these relaxing fireplaces can be the cause of chimney fires too. According to the CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America), between the years 2011-2013, there
Fire Safety Plan
According to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), in the US, there is a breakout of a home fire every 86 seconds, which result in deaths, injuries and not to mention, property damage. While these fires are alarming and can be devastating, some of the residential fires are completely avoidable. Having a very strong
Firework and BBQ Safety
The summer season usually means barbeques and parties. The most awaited holiday — the 4th of July — involves a host of festivities including a cookout and a fireworks display. However, a cause of celebration should never turn into a fire hazard. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports a yearly average of 18,500 fires
Home Fire Safety Tips
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in the US, there is a fire outbreak every 86 seconds, which result in several hundreds of deaths and injuries every year, not to mention property damage to the tune of billions of dollars. Residential fires are completely avoidable and with a fire safety plan in place,