Tag: Fire prevention

Food Service Businesses Face Serious Hazards Every Day

There are more than eighty-six thousand restaurants in Canada. From the fanciest, white tablecloth dining, to casual restaurants, bars, cafes, diners, food trucks, grills, and numerous fast food outlets, the Canadian food service industry is robust, employing over 1.3 million people. As one of the nation’s top private sector employers,… Read more »

How Susceptible To Fire Is Your Business?

“Fires are terrifying, expensive and, for many businesses, fatal,” says Richard Green, President, Paul Davis Ottawa, Ontario. “There’s a long list of reasons why companies can’t recover: customers find new sources before repairs finish, suppliers find other outlets, talented personnel leave, communities form new habits. But the precipitating factor is… Read more »

New Home Construction Presents New Fire Hazards

Forty years ago, experts estimated that occupants had 17 minutes to escape a house fire. That timeframe is frighteningly short in today’s newer homes: three minutes. Research suggests that new homes burn up to eight times faster than legacy construction. We spoke with Jason Blair, Owner, Paul Davis Restoration Sud… Read more »