If you own a restaurant, you know how important commercial fire protection is to everyday operation. In the event of a fire, all employees and guests need to be well-protected. For commercial restaurants, fire alarms just aren’t enough—a kitchen fire suppression system is needed. Anchorage-based GMW Fire Protection has been providing Alaskan residents and businesses with high-quality fire protection materials for over 15 years. 

GMW Fire Protection presents the two types of kitchen fire suppression systems and how they can help restaurants:

• Wet Chemical Systems: The are two types of commercial fire protection that will keep your restaurant safe: wet chemical systems and water sprinkler systems. Wet chemical systems are well-regarded as the industry’s most popular. Built to provide protection for kitchen appliances, ducts, and hoods, this system suppresses restaurant fires quickly without the worry of reignition. They also don’t take long to recharge, providing consistent protection to all hazards at the same time.
• Water Sprinkler Systems: Water sprinklers have gotten increasingly better over the years, providing an unlimited quantity of water to keep your restaurant safe. The systems safely extinguish fires by smothering them, emitting steam and cooling down the source. They will remain active until the fire department arrives, so your establishment will stay safe. They’re nearly 100% effective.
• Keep Your Kitchen Safe: Restaurant kitchens are filled with broilers, fryers, and ovens, a potentially deadly combination when it comes to producing and igniting fires. For the best commercial fire protection, install both wet chemical systems and water sprinkler systems. To ensure your establishment remains safe during a fire, regularly inspect your kitchen fire suppression systems to keep the equipment working properly. 

To learn more about the importance of installing kitchen fire suppression systems, fire alarms, extinguishers, or other state-of-the-art security measures, visit Anchorage’s GMW Fire Protection online, or call (907) 336-5000 today.