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Field guidance from the Boss Fire Protection team - fire suppression systems, extinguishers, inspections, and staying ahead of the fire marshal in Dallas-Fort Worth. Written by the people who service these systems every day.

Reference guides: Fire Suppression System Diagram · NFPA Standards · FAQ

Inspections & ComplianceWhat Happens If Your Business Fails a Fire Inspection?

When a Dallas-Fort Worth commercial kitchen fails a fire inspection, the inspector writes up exactly what they found, and if...

March 19, 2026
Fire SuppressionCommercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems

This guide provides a high-level, client-safe comparison of common UL 300 commercial cooking fire suppression systems. All listed systems are...

February 5, 2026
Fire SuppressionWhen to Replace vs Repair Fire Protection Equipment

For commercial property owners and facility managers, maintaining reliable fire protection systems is not optional. It is a legal requirement...

January 25, 2026
Fire SuppressionRight Fire Suppression System for Your Restaurant

Every day, restaurant kitchens across the country face one of the most dangerous workplace hazards, fire. With open flames, high-temperature...

January 14, 2026
Inspections & Compliance2026 Fire Code Updates

Don’t Ignore These 2026 Fire Code Compliance Updates. Fire safety norms are to be revamped to their fullest in 2026....

December 18, 2025
Fire SuppressionThe Role of Fusible Links in Fire Safety

A fusible link is the part of your kitchen fire suppression system that decides when to fire. It is two...

February 19, 2024
Fire Safety5 Keys to Fire Safety in Your Commercial Kitchen

A commercial kitchen’s fire safety comes down to a short list of things done consistently, not one big system doing...

February 8, 2024
Inspections & ComplianceA Guide to Vetting Your Service Provider

A fire suppression company that is coasting still gets the tag signed. The tag carries a recent date, the invoice...

December 15, 2023
Fire ExtinguishersStay Proactive, Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspections

A commercial fire extinguisher inspection is not one task. It is three separate jobs on three separate schedules, and mixing...

December 4, 2023
Fire ExtinguishersA Comprehensive Guide to your Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguisher classes tell you exactly one thing, what kind of fire that unit is built to put out. Grab...

October 15, 2023
Inspections & ComplianceYour Guide to a Successful Fire Marshal Inspection

Get ready to navigate the fire safety maze and uncover essential insights for acing your Fire Marshal Inspection, ensuring your...

August 30, 2023
Fire SuppressionHow does a Restaurant Fire Suppression System Work?

One of the most vital components in you commercial kitchen, has the most mystery behind it. Boss Fire Protection would...

July 16, 2020
Fire SafetyFire Safety Tips, Keep your Staff & Customers Safe

A Dallas-Fort Worth commercial kitchen keeps its staff and its customers safe with three things, and none of them is...

June 22, 2020
Inspections & ComplianceRestaurant Fire Suppression Systems, Code and Inspections

A restaurant fire suppression system inspection is a semi-annual, point-by-point walkthrough of every part that has to work together to...

January 1, 2020
Fire SuppressionRestaurant Fire Suppression, Pull Station Tutorial

One of the most important devices on your fire suppression system is the pull station. This is the manual means...

December 26, 2019
Fire SuppressionRestaurant Fire Suppression System

A restaurant fire suppression system is not designed to protect a kitchen in general. It is designed to protect the...

December 23, 2019
Fire SuppressionGrease Accumulation in Detection Line Conduit, Unseen Danger

A kitchen fire suppression system does not sense fire through the hood. It senses heat through a steel cable, the...

December 18, 2019
Fire SuppressionKitchen Fire Suppression System Nozzle Caps, BFP

A nozzle cap is the small removable cover fitted over the discharge opening of a kitchen fire suppression nozzle. Its...

December 13, 2019
Fire ExtinguishersK-Class Fire Extinguishers in Commercial Kitchens

A Class K fire extinguisher is the portable unit built for fires in cooking oils, animal fats and grease, the...

December 9, 2019
Inspections & ComplianceRestaurant Fire Suppression Inspections, Photo Documentation

A photo documented kitchen fire suppression inspection is an ordinary NFPA 96 inspection with one difference. The technician photographs each...

December 1, 2019

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