Fire Escape Plan for High-rise Living?

10/2/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of North Tempe has been responding to fire damage emergencies for years in Arizona, and we know that having an emergency escape plan in the event of a fire emergency can save your life and the lives of your loved ones. Here are some tips for escaping a fire from the National Fire Protection (NFPA):

• GO to your outside meeting place and stay there. Call the fire department. If someone is trapped in the building, notify the fire department.
• If you can’t get out of your apartment because of fire, smoke or a disability, STUFF wet towels or sheets around the door and vents to keep smoke out.
• CALL the fire department and tell them where you are.
• OPEN a window slightly and wave a bright cloth to signal your location. Be prepared to close the window if it makes the smoke condition worse.
• Fire department evacuation of a high-rise building can take a long time.
• Communicate with the fire department to monitor evacuation status.

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If your high-rise apartment or commercial business experiences a fire damage,

SERVPRO^® of North Tempe is Here to Help. ^® Our technicians are on call 24/7 and have the advanced training and equipment to mitigate any fire damage. Call us today at 480-456-6868. We’ll restore your fire damage in Denver, “Like it never even happened.”

Do You Know Where Most Fires Come From?

9/13/2022 (Permalink)

Do you know what the number one cause of house fires is? If you guessed cooking incidents then you'd be correct. These incidents are usually brought on by leaving a pot or pan unattended while you run and do something for "just a minute." According to the NFPA, 40% of all fires, or on average 156,600 per year are started this way. There is a (57%) of a fire starting on a range compared to in the oven (16%) due to frying. 

Wandering if there's anything you can do to prevent becoming one of these 156,00 house fires a year? Well keep reading, SERVPRO® of North Tempe has your back.

• Make sure you are always alert and never leave your food unattended while it is cooking.
• Make sure your smoke detectors are working and you have a fire extinguisher close by.
• NEVER throw water on a grease fire, it will only spread it faster. Instead, put a lid on the pan to smother the fire.
• If the fire starts in your oven, simply turn it off and keep the oven door closed until the fire is out.
• Always keep anything burnable like clothing or towels away from fires. 

If your property experiences fire, soot, or smoke damage call SERVPRO® of North Tempe. We have IICRC Trained staff ready to help restore your home to preloss condition. We are Here to help® 480-456-0000.

Smoke and Soot Cleanup

8/2/2022 (Permalink)

Smoke and soot are invasive and can penetrate various cavities within your home, causing hidden damage and odor. Our smoke damage expertise and experience allow us to inspect and accurately assess the extent of the damage to develop a comprehensive plan of action.  

Smoke and Soot Facts:

• Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure.
• Smoke flows around plumbing systems, seeping through the holes used by pipes to go from floor to floor.
• The type of smoke may greatly affect the restoration process.

Different Types of Smoke

There are two different types of smoke–wet and dry. As a result, there are different types of soot residue after a fire. Before restoration begins, SERVPRO of North Tempe will test the soot to determine which type of smoke damage occurred. The cleaning procedures will then be based on the information identified during pretesting. Here is some additional information:

Wet Smoke – Plastic and Rubber

• Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, sticky, smeary. Smoke webs are more difficult to clean.

Dry Smoke – Paper and Wood

• Fast burning, high temperatures, heat rises therefore smoke rises.

Protein Fire Residue – Produced by evaporation of material rather than from a fire

• Virtually invisible, discolors paints and varnishes, extreme pungent odor. 

Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions. We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage.  We treat our customers with empathy, respect, and your property with care.

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage? Call Us Today at (480) 456-0000.

The Most Common Causes of Commercial Fire Damage in Tempe?

6/14/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to fire damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Maricopa County!

According to the National Fire Protection Association, the top causes of fire damage in commercial buildings are cooking equipment, heating equipment, electrical and lighting equipment, smoking materials, and intentional fire setting.

Our North Tempe, Mesa Central, and Paradise Valley team follows this process when restoring fire damage:

Step 1: Emergency Contact

Our representative will ask questions regarding the fire damage event that will help us respond immediately with the appropriate equipment and resources. 

Step 2: Inspection and Assessment

Step 3: Immediate Board-Up and Roof-Tarp Service

We will board up missing windows and walls and place tarps on damaged roofs. 

Step 4: Water Removal and Drying

The water removal process begins almost immediately and removes most of the water. We then use dehumidifiers and air movers to remove the remaining water and complete the drying process. 

Step 5: Removal of Smoke and Soot

We use specialized equipment and techniques to remove smoke and soot from ceilings, walls, and other surfaces. 

Step 6: Cleaning and Sanitizing

We clean, sanitize, and disinfect all of the restorable items. We’re also trained to remove odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment.

Step 7: Restoration

Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, painting, and installing new carpet, or major repairs such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business.

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When your Tempe commercial business or home has fire damage, our team in North Tempe, Mesa Central, and Paradise Valley is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 480-456-0000.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Warehouse Fire Damage in North Tempe?

5/17/2022 (Permalink)

We restore fire-damaged buildings to preloss condition in Maricopa County.

Our North Tempe, Mesa Central, and Paradise Valley team provides a full range of cleaning, restoration, and rebuilding services when needed to restore fire damage. This means that you have the convenience of one company managing the entire restoration project.

Fire Restoration Process

Step 1: Emergency Contact

Our representative will ask questions that will help us respond immediately with the appropriate equipment and resources. 

Step 2: Inspection and Assessment

Step 3: Immediate Board-Up and Roof-Tarp Service

We will board up missing windows and walls and place tarps on damaged roofs. 

Step 4: Water Removal and Drying

The water removal process begins almost immediately and removes most of the water. We then use dehumidifiers and air movers to remove the remaining water and complete the drying process. 

Step 5: Removal of Smoke and Soot

We use specialized equipment and techniques to remove smoke and soot from ceilings, walls, and other surfaces. 

Step 6: Cleaning and Sanitizing

We clean, sanitize, and disinfect all of the restorable items. We're also trained to remove odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment.

Step 7: Restoration

The restoration may require reconstruction services, such as replacing drywall, painting, and installing new carpet, or major repairs such as the reconstruction of various areas of the structure.

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When your business or home has fire damage, our team in North Tempe, Mesa Central, and Paradise Valley will restore the damage, "Like it never even happened." Call us today at 480-456-0000.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Restaurant Fire in Paradise Valley?

5/4/2022 (Permalink)

We restore fire-damaged buildings in Maricopa County.

When your business has fire damage, fast action is required to minimize the potential for secondary damage. Our North Tempe, Mesa Central, and Paradise Valley team is on-call 24-hours a day to respond to fire damage emergencies. According to a report published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there were an estimated 7410 fires in restaurants and drinking establishments between 2010 and 2014 in the United States.

Here are some more of the report highlights from the NFPA:

• These fires caused annual losses of three civilian deaths, 110 civilian injuries, and $165 million in direct property damage.
• Cooking equipment is the leading cause of these fires (61 percent of incidents).  Electrical distribution and lighting equipment and heating equipment each accounted for 9 percent of fires.
• Cooking materials were the item first ignited in 43 percent of the fires in eating and drinking establishments
• Seven out of ten (68 percent) of fires in eating and drinking establishments stay relatively small and do not spread beyond the object of origin

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You never know when a fire will break out and cause damage to your commercial property or home, but when it does, you can rely on our team in North Tempe, Mesa Central, and Paradise Valley to restore the damage, "Like it never even happened." Call us today at 480-456-0000.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Escape Plan Planning in Paradise Valley Homes?

4/5/2022 (Permalink)

We restore commercial property damage in Maricopa County.

Do you have an escape plan for your household? Our local team in North Tempe, Mesa Central, and Paradise Valley responds to fire damage emergencies throughout the year in Paradise Valley and offer these tips for escape planning from the National Fire Protection Association:

• Draw a map of your home showing all doors and windows. Discuss the plan with everyone in your home.
• Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows leading outside open easily.
• Have an outside meeting place (like a tree, light pole, or a mailbox) a safe distance away from the home where everyone can meet
• Practice your home fire drill at night and during the day with everyone in your home, twice a year
• Practice using different ways out
• Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them
• Close doors behind you as you leave as a closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire
• Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area
• Install alarms on every level of the home
• Households with children should consider drawing a floor plan of their home, marking two ways out of each room, including windows and doors

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When you have fire damage in your Paradise Valley home or business, our local teams in North Tempe, Mesa Central, and Paradise Valley teams are Here to Help. ® Call us today at 480-456-0000.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Extension Cord Safety Tips for McClintock Manor?

3/8/2022 (Permalink)

We restore fire damage 24-hours a day in Maricopa County.

Extension cords can cause fires, injuries, and even death when improperly used. SERVPRO® of North Tempe and Mesa East offers these extension cord safety tips for McClintock Manor residents from The Electrical Safety Foundation International (EFSI):

• Do not overload extension cords or allow them to run through water or snow on the ground
• Do not substitute extension cords for permanent wiring
• Do not run through walls, doorways, ceilings, or floors
• Do not use an extension cord for more than one appliance
• Multiple plug outlets must be plugged directly into mounted electrical receptacles; they cannot be chained together
• Make sure the extension cord or temporary power strip is rated for the products to be plugged in and is marked for either indoor or outdoor use
• Never use a cord that feels hot or is damaged in any way
• Never use three-prong plugs with outlets with only two slots for the plug. Do not cut off the ground pin to force a fit. Never force a plug into an outlet if it doesn’t fit.
• Buy only cords approved by an independent testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Intertek (ETL), or Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

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When your McClintock Manor home or commercial business has fire damage, SERVPRO® of North Tempe and Mesa East’s technicians are Here to Help. ® Call us today at 480-456-0000.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Space Heater Safety Tips for Tempe?

1/11/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to fire damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Maricopa County.

It gets cold at night in Tempe in January. The average low temperature is 37 degrees Fahrenheit!

SERVPRO® of North Tempe and Mesa East has been restoring fire damage in Tempe for years. Here are some heating equipment safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association to be safe and warm this winter:

• Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater
• Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters
• Never use your oven to heat your home
• Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters, or central heating equipment according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instructions
• Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional
• Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed
• Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel-burning space heaters
• Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room
• Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container
• Keep the container a safe distance away from your home
• Test smoke alarms at least once a month

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When your Tempe home or commercial business needs fire damage restoration services, SERVPRO® of North Tempe and Mesa East is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 480-456-0000.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Thanksgiving Cooking Safety Tips for Tempe?

11/10/2021 (Permalink)

We respond to fire damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Maricopa County.

Do you know that more home fires happen on Thanksgiving than on any other day of the year in the United States? SERVPRO® of North Tempe and Mesa East wishes everyone in Tempe a happy Thanksgiving and offers these cooking safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association:

Top 10 safety tips

• Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food
• Stay in the home when cooking your turkey, and check on it frequently
• Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot, and kids should stay three feet away.
• Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy, or coffee could cause serious burns
• Keep knives out of the reach of children
• Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer, or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child
• Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet
• Never leave children alone in a room with a lit candle
• Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks, or bags
• Make sure your smoke alarms are working

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SERVPRO® of North Tempe and Mesa East’s team of highly trained restoration technicians are on-call 24-hours a day to serve Tempe residents and commercial businesses. When you need fire damage restoration services, call us at 480-456-0000.

Franchises are Independently Owned and Operated.

Fire Extinguisher Safety Tips for Tempe?

10/11/2021 (Permalink)

We are trusted leaders in fire restoration in Maricopa County.

The National Fire Protection Association recommends using portable home fire extinguishers when:

• The fire is confined to a small area, such as a wastebasket, and is not growing
• Everyone has exited the building
• The fire department has or is being called
• The room is not filled with smoke

SERVPRO® of North Tempe and Mesa East offers these fire extinguisher safety tips from the NFPA:

• To operate a fire extinguisher, remember the word PASS:
  
• Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you, and release the locking mechanism
• Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire
• Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly
• Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side
• Select a multi-purpose extinguisher that can be used on all types of home fires that is large enough to put out a small fire but not so heavy as to be difficult to handle
• Choose a fire extinguisher that carries the label of an independent testing laboratory
• Read the instructions that come with the fire extinguisher and become familiar with its parts and operation before a fire breaks out
• Install fire extinguishers close to an exit and keep your back to a clear exit when you use the device

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SERVPRO® of North Tempe and Mesa East’s team of highly trained fire restoration technicians are on-call 24-hours a day to serve you. When you need fire damage restoration services for your Tempe home or business, call us at 480-456-0000.

Franchises are Independently Owned and Operated.

Kitchen Fire in Tempe?

9/13/2021 (Permalink)

We respond to fire damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Maricopa County.

Cooking fires are the cause of the majority of home fires in the United States. According to the National Fire Protection Association, between 2014 and 2018, insurance claims involving microwave ovens averaged $5500 per loss. SERVPRO® of North Tempe and Mesa East’s technicians have the training, experience, and equipment required to clean and restore fire damage quickly and efficiently. Tempe residents and businesses can rely on us to be with you every step of the way until the job is successfully completed.

Although every fire loss is unique, we use the same process to restore fire damage as follows:

Step 1: Emergency Contact

Step 2: Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment

Step 3: Immediate Board-Up and Roof-Tarp Service

Step 4: Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)

Step 5: Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces

Step 6: Cleaning and Sanitizing

Step 7: Restoration

Call Us!

When you need fire restoration services for your Tempe home or business, SERVPRO® of North Tempe and Mesa East’s fire restoration technicians are on call 24-hours a day to serve you. We can typically be onsite within four hours of your call. Call us today at 480-456-0000. We’ll restore your fire damage, “Like it never even happened.”

Franchises are Independently Owned and Operated.

Home Fire Sprinklers in Riverside?

8/30/2021 (Permalink)

Home fire sprinklers save lives in Maricopa County!

Everything you wanted to know about home fire sprinklers (but were afraid to ask).

Home sprinklers are environmentally friendly. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home sprinklers reduce the amount of water run-off and pollution, reduce fire damage by up to 71 percent, and reduce water used to put out a fire by as much as 91 percent!

SERVPRO® of North Tempe and Mesa East responds to fire damage emergencies throughout the year in Riverside, and we witness firsthand the difference home fire sprinklers make in reducing fire damage. Here are some interesting facts about home fire sprinklers from the NFPA:

• Home fire sprinklers save lives and property. In many situations, a family who has survived a fire will also have their “home” to live in and enough of the items and space in their home to continue living their lives as they did before.
• A home fire sprinkler system can reduce the homeowner’s insurance premium
• Cigar smoke or burnt toast will not activate a fire sprinkler. Only the high temperature of a fire will activate the sprinkler.
• A home fire sprinkler system is easy to maintain. Just inspect your home to make sure the sprinklers are not blocked by something that would prevent the water from coming out.

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SERVPRO® of North Tempe and Mesa East’s fire restoration technicians are on call 24-hours a day to serve Riverside residents and businesses. Call us today at 480-456-0000. We’ll restore your fire damage, “Like it never even happened.”

Franchises are Independently Owned and Operated.

Fire Escape Plan in Shalimar?

8/3/2021 (Permalink)

We respond to fire damage emergencies in Maricopa County 24-hours a day.

Have you created a fire escape plan for your household and practiced it lately? According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), only 47 percent of people who have a developed an escape plan have practiced it. SERVPRO® of North Tempe and Mesa East responds to fire damage emergencies in Shalimar 24-hours a day, and offer these fire escape planning tips from the NFPA:  

• Make a home escape plan. Draw a map of your home showing all doors and windows. Discuss the plan with everyone in your home.
• Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows leading outside open easily.
• Have an outside meeting place (like a tree, light pole, or a mailbox) a safe distance away from the home where everyone can meet
• Practice your home fire drill at night and during the day with everyone in your home, twice a year
• Practice using different ways out
• Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them
• Close doors behind you as you leave

Call Us!

When your Shalimar home or commercial business needs fire restoration services, SERVPRO® of North Tempe and Mesa East is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 480-456-0000. We’ll restore your fire damage, “Like it never even happened.”

Franchises are Independently Owned and Operated.

Contents Restoration Services in Tempe?

7/12/2021 (Permalink)

Maricopa County trusts us to clean and restore their fire-damaged belongings.

When you experience fire damage, even areas of the structure not directly damaged by the fire will have smoke and soot damage. SERVPRO® of North Tempe and SERVPRO® of Mesa East offer a wide variety of specialty cleaning services to safely clean and restore your precious keepsakes to pre-fire condition. Our fire restoration technicians will pretest each item before cleaning to ensure the item can be restored and to determine the best cleaning method to use.

Each fire scenario is different as whatever fueled the fire will leave a different type of residue. Here are the different cleaning methods we may use when restoring your fire damaged contents:

• Wet Cleaning - an effective cleaning method for removing moderate to heavy residues
• Spray and Wipe - effective for items that can’t withstand wet cleaning
• Foam Cleaning - used for upholstery fabrics that might shrink or bleed if wet cleaned
• Abrasive Cleaning - involves agitation of the surface being cleaned
• Immersion Cleaning - contents are dipped into a bath of the cleaning product

• Dry Cleaning - used for cleaning light residues or to pre-clean prior to wet cleaning

Call Us Today!

When your home or commercial business experiences a fire, SERVPRO® of North Tempe and SERVPRO® of Mesa East are Here to Help. ® Call us today at 480-456-0000. We’ll restore your fire damage in Tempe, “Like it never even happened.”

Franchises are Independently Owned and Operated.

Fire Damage in Tempe?

6/7/2021 (Permalink)

We are trusted leaders in emergency fire damage restoration in Maricopa County.

SERVPRO® of North Tempe and SERVPRO® of Mesa East responds to fire damage emergencies throughout the year in Tempe. Here are some cooking safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association:

What you should know about home cooking safety

• Be on alert! If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, don’t use the stove or stovetop.
• Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, boiling, or broiling food
• If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the kitchen while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking
• Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains — away from your stovetop

If you have a cooking fire

• Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire.
• Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number after you leave
• If you try to fight the fire, be sure others are getting out and you have a clear way out
• Keep a lid nearby when you’re cooking to smother small grease fires. Smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan and turn off the stovetop. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled.
• For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed

Call Us!

When your Tempe home or business experiences a fire damage emergency of any size, SERVPRO® of North Tempe and SERVPRO® of Mesa East is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 480-456-0000.

Franchises are Independently Owned and Operated.

Fire Damage in Tempe?

6/2/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of North Tempe and SERVPRO® of Mesa East respond to fire damage emergencies throughout the year in Tempe. Here are some cooking safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association: 

What you should know about home cooking safety 

• Be on alert! If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, don’t use the stove or stovetop. 
• Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, boiling, or broiling food 
• If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the kitchen while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking 
• Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels, or curtains — away from your stovetop 

If you have a cooking fire 

• Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire. 
• Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number after you leave 
• If you try to fight the fire, be sure others are getting out and you have a clear way out 
• Keep a lid nearby when you’re cooking to smother small grease fires. Smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan and turn off the stovetop. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled. 
• For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed 

Call Us! 

When your Tempe home or business experiences a fire damage emergency of any size, SERVPRO® of North Tempe and SERVPRO® of Mesa East is Here to Help.® Call us today at 480-456-0000.  

Franchises are Independently Owned and Operated. 

It's Time To Get Smart About Smoke Detectors And Protecting Your Family

4/26/2021 (Permalink)

Smart Detection Can Help Limit Fire Damage

One of the keys to protecting your family and your home from fire damage is a smoke detector. In addition to some of the newer long lasting smoke detectors, smart smoke detectors are available. The options, functions and different sensors available is a lot to sort through.

Some models offer a feature allowing you to turn off the alarm from your smart phone whether you are home or away. There are models that have a feature that will turn on some of your lighting to help you and your family get out of the fire. Some detect both smoke and carbon monoxide.

Certain smart smoke detectors can work with other smart systems in your home. The lighting is one example. When choosing a system you should consider if it will work with your current security system. Will the smart smoke detector be compatible with other smart systems already in your home.

Beyond the technology compatibility issues there is the issue of fire detection. Smoke detectors use one of two types of sensors to detect fires. Ionization-type sensors are most useful for detecting fast-burning fires.

Photoelectric sensors are better at warning about smoldering, or slower burning fires. Some smart smoke alarms are designed to pick up both types of fires.

Professional Help In North Tempe Is A Phone Call Away

If you do have fire damage it's smart to hire a professional restoration company. SERVPRO of North Tempe specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event.

Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions.

We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage. If you have questions about fire or water damage call SERVPRO of North Tempe today (480) 456-0000.

Fire Safety Tips That Might Help To Keep Your Family Safe

4/20/2021 (Permalink)

Every 24 seconds, a fire department in the United States responds to a fire, this according to the National Fire Protection Association. In 2020 cooking fires accounted for many of these fires.

What you should know about home cooking safety, suggestions from (NFPA).

Be on alert. If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, don’t use the stove or stovetop.

Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, boiling, or broiling food.

If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the kitchen while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.

Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains — away from your stovetop.

If you have a cooking fire

Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number after you leave.

If you try to fight the fire, be sure others are getting out and you have a clear way out.

Keep a lid nearby when you’re cooking to smother small grease fires.

Smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan and turn off the stovetop.

Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled.

For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed.

Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions. We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage. We will also treat your family with empathy and respect and your property with care.

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?

Call Us Today – SERVPRO of North Tempe (480) 456-0000.

Battling Fire Damage With Technology And Experience

1/26/2021 (Permalink)

If you have fire damage to your home or business call us today. Call SERVPRO of North Tempe (480) 456-0000.

If you have ever experienced smoke damage in your home you understand that it can be very difficult to fully remove the smell and get your home back to the way it was, “Like it never even happened." It often requires using advanced techniques or equipment and that means calling SERVPRO of North Tempe (480) 456-0000.

Air Filtration Devices

The first thing that can be done for smoke cleaning is to use an air filtration device to completely filter all the air in your home and make it safe to breathe again. Some filter options include:

True HEPA Filter:

High Efficiency Particulate Arresting is the highest quality air filter available and is certified to remove 99.97% of all particles down to 0.3 microns in size.

Activated Carbon Filter:

Often used along with a HEPA filter, this is most useful in removing gases, chemicals, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

Ionizer:

Using electricity, an ionizer emits negative ions which causes airborne particles to collect into the air filter or onto the floor or walls. This can reduce allergens in the air to as small as 0.1 microns.

Ozone Machines:

Ozone machines can be plugged in anywhere and release ozone into the air. The oxidation that occurs changes the chemical structure of smoke, other odors, and even bacteria, viruses, mold, and more. After a few hours, the smell is usually completely removed from the room.

Thermal Foggers:

Using this type of equipment, a deodorizer is heated and sprayed in fog form. Because of this delivery method, it is able to penetrate very small areas and is incredibly effective in eliminating even the most stubborn odors.

Individuals living in the home that have a compromised immune system, young children, and the elderly can be very sensitive to smoke.

 An expert can remove the smoke odor from your home, to the degree that you’ll forget it was ever even there. Call SERVPRO of North Tempe (480) 456-0000.