Do you know how to work a fire extinguisher in case of a fire? To be prepared for unpredictable emergencies, Northland Fire recommends familiarizing yourself with your fire extinguisher, as well as the different types of fires they are used to put out. If you look at a fire extinguisher, you'll notice there are a...
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A Look at Northland Fire’s Extinguisher Training Course
Do you know the basics of fire extinguishers and how to use them? Northland Fire & Safety offers hands-on fire extinguisher training for businesses to help answer these questions and to help fulfill training requirements for employees. Here’s what their course covers, as well as important details about why fire extinguisher training is an important...
3 Safety Benefits of Exit Signs & Emergency Lighting for Businesses
No matter the size of your business enterprise, it is essential to have exit signs and emergency lighting present. Both are part of a comprehensive safety system that keeps your employees, clients and your business safe. Northland Fire provides commercial and industrial clients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and Upper Michigan with the exceptional products...
5 Things to Include in Your Fire Safety Plan
When there’s a fire in your home, quick thinking and preparation will save your family, which is why it’s prudent to have a detailed fire safety plan. The fire protection equipment experts from Northland Fire are committed to your safety, so they’ve compiled items to add to your plan. 1. Keep Items Away From the...
Keep Your Kitchen Safe With Proper Hood Cleaning Practices
Having an exhaust hood in your kitchen is the first step towards safety. But, if your exhaust hood isn’t clean, you are putting your staff, your customers, and yourself at risk. The team at Northland Fire & Safety of Superior, WI, performs professional exhaust hood cleaning for commercial kitchens. Even if you have top-of-the-line equipment,...
Fire Extinguishers & Beyond: 5 Important Fire Safety Training Questions
Ensuring your employees are well-versed in fire safety is key to preventing unwanted flames from taking over, resulting in property damage and serious injuries. A fire safety training class teaches you and your team how to use fire extinguishers and other important safety skills that keep your business standing and OSHA-compliant. Get the most from...
4 Ways to Fight & Prevent Grease Fires Starting With Fire Extinguishers
Whether you’re cooking over a hot stove at home or in a restaurant, grease fires are a serious cause for concern. The best way to avoid these dangerous outbursts is through prevention techniques and thorough preparation. That’s why locals throughout Wisconsin, Upper Michigan, Minnesota, and North Dakota depend on Northland Fire. As experts in fire...
Why Your Business Needs a Fire Alarm
As a business owner, you have a number of important responsibilities. Foremost among these is ensuring the safety of your employees and customers, and this means making sure they are protected in the event of a fire. Northland Fire works with both commercial and industrial clients throughout the upper Midwest, and they encourage each and...
Different Types of Fire Extinguishers
At a glance, fire extinguishers may not seem very different from one another. While the red canister is symbolic of the profession, there’s so much more to this invaluable tool than meets the eye. In fact, firefighters are trained to use many different extinguishers. Each style serves a unique purpose and is designed to suppress...
Fire Safety: 4 Steps for a Quick Check of Your Fire Extinguishers
You probably never think about your fire extinguisher until there’s a fire. When you’re faced with an emergency, you don’t want to discover that your first line of defense isn’t working. Northland Fire’s fire protection equipment experts recommends checking your fire extinguishers once a month to make sure they are working properly any time you...