Category Archives: Fire

Fire can be devastating, but knowing is half the battle. Learn everything you need to know about natural fires, accidental fires, fire prevention, and much more.

If you are the victim of fire damage, be sure to contact us for your residential fire damage restoration or commercial fire damage repair needs.

Preventing Christmas Decor Fires

Christmas DecorHoliday décor is an absolute must in the Christmas season to make your home feel joyful. Unfortunately, many of our décor choices increase our risk for fires.

According to the American Red Cross, over 47,000 home fires occur each holiday season, causing thousands of injuries and claiming more than 500 lives. It’s critical to protect your family and home from holiday fires by choosing the right Christmas décor and following other safety precautions. Follow our tips for a safer, healthier, and happier holiday season.

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How to Prevent Kitchen Fires This Thanksgiving

roasted turkey in the ovenKitchen fires are the most common household fires by far, according to FEMA. While the overall rate of fires is down, they still cause thousands of injuries and deaths per year. Middle-aged adults are most likely to be injured, because they are trying to put out the fire. The elderly are most likely to die in a fire, because they may struggle to evacuate by themselves. Plus, no matter your age, a fire can ruin Thanksgiving. Thankfully, there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. Continue reading →

The 5 Best Fire Extinguishers for Kitchens

hand on fire extinguisherIf you find yourself dealing with a fire in your kitchen in the future, you’ll be glad you took the 3 minutes to read this post and learn the best fire extinguisher for kitchen fires.

We’re taking the time to write this blog because all fire extinguishes aren’t created equally – and neither are the fires they put out. It’s important to know the different types of fire extinguishers, how they’re used, and some of the best types of fire extinguishers for kitchen are so you’re prepared in case of an emergency.

Keep in mind this information is provided to help you deal with small grease fires in the kitchen, preferably while someone else is calling the fire department to your home.
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Preventing Fire Damage to your Home

deadly fireHome fires are deadly. Within minutes, a fire in your home can damage your property, the structure, and threaten the lives of you and your loved ones.

While it’s impossible to completely prevent a house fire, there are plenty of ways you can drastically reduce the likelihood and potential damage to your home.

Without further ado, here are 5 of the best ways to prevent fire damage to your home.
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What Small Business Owners Need to Know About Natural Disaster Recovery

tornado destructionNatural disasters have a big impact on small businesses, especially cash-strapped start-ups.

Not only will the business suffer, but the livelihood of the employees will be jeopardized as well.

And what’s more, roughly 40% of small businesses that were affected by natural disasters will never reopen, according to the American Red Cross.

Your business doesn’t have to be a statistic. With a little preparation, you can make your business’s chances of recovering from a natural disaster dramatically higher. Here’s what you need to know.

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Thermal Imaging – 5 Facts

As part of our services, we have the ability of using infrared thermography, which is a diagnostic technology that lets us visualize thermal imaging.

Thermal imaging of a house in San Diego

By using this Infrared imaging, our certified technicians can detect potential problems that may exist but are not apparent to the naked eye and can confirm those that are. We can capture these images and then make a documented report of our findings which can be provided to you. These reports allow us to more accurately provide you with quick cost effective solution.  Continue reading →