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# Commercial Fire Blog

## [35 Years of Commitment to Preserving Life and Property—Nationwide](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/35-years-of-commitment-to-preserving-life-and-property-nationwide)

 Posted by Commercial Fire Blog Team

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Commercial Fire is celebrating its 35th anniversary! "We are thankful for the three and a half decades serving the Fire and Life Safety Industry, helping our customers protect their businesses, their employees, and their patrons," says Mark Murray, President of Commercial Fire.

Beginnings  
Established in 1988, Commercial Fire has become a leading provider of Fire and Life Safety solutions throughout the U.S. We provide turnkey Fire Protection Services and Kitchen Hood Exhaust Cleaning to some of the biggest restaurants, stores, and convenience stores nationwide. Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, we are experienced in organizing, maintaining, and servicing all aspects of our customer's requirements.

History  
•    1988 Founded in Jacksonville, FL, providing pest control services  
•    1989 Began offering Kitchen Hood Exhaust Cleaning (KEC) Service statewide in FL  
•    1991 Began expanding KEC coverage throughout the Southeast  
•    1996 Became the first nationwide KEC service provider in all 50 states  
•    2002 Began offering Fire Protection Services nationwide in all 50 states  
•    2007 Expanded into Canada and Puerto Rico  
•    2015 Providing KEC or Fire and Life Safety Services in over 100,000 commercial buildings nationwide  
•    2017 Joined BHC and became part of a family of companies that provide service, parts, and training in the Fire and Life Industry worldwide  
•    2023 Celebrating 35th Anniversary

[Read More](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/35-years-of-commitment-to-preserving-life-and-property-nationwide)

 Topics: [Multi-Site Facilities](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/multi-site-facilities), [Emergency Lighting](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/emergency-lighting), [Compliance](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/compliance), [Sprinklers](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/sprinklers), [Fire Extinguishers](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/fire-extinguishers), [Backflow](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/backflow), [Restaurants](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/restaurants), [Smoke Alarms](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/smoke-alarms), [Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/kitchen-exhaust-cleaning), [Fire Safety](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/fire-safety)

## [Community Service Corner: Commercial Fire’s Terrifyingly Terrific Trick or Treat Tradition](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/community-service-corner-commercial-fires-terrifyingly-terrific-trick-or-treat-tradition)

 Posted by Commercial Fire Blog Team

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It’s halfway to Halloween! Commercial Fire’s annual Trick-or-Treat tradition took place in October of 2022. As part of this fun community event, the Commercial Fire offices were transformed into spooky spaces, where invited students and teachers from the North Florida School of Special Education could collect a lot of delicious candy and some fun memories.

In previous years, the child-friendly themes included “Old MacDonald Had a Farm”, “The Wizard of Oz”, and “Star Wars”. 

“Our whole team came together to give the children a fun and wholesome Halloween experience! I couldn’t be prouder of their creativity and kindness in putting on this awesome event,” said Mark Murray, President of Commercial Fire.

[Read More](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/community-service-corner-commercial-fires-terrifyingly-terrific-trick-or-treat-tradition)

 Topics: [Multi-Site Facilities](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/multi-site-facilities), [Emergency Lighting](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/emergency-lighting), [Compliance](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/compliance), [Sprinklers](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/sprinklers), [Fire Extinguishers](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/fire-extinguishers), [Backflow](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/backflow), [Smoke Alarms](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/smoke-alarms), [Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/kitchen-exhaust-cleaning), [Fire Safety](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/fire-safety)

## [COMMERCIAL FIRE'S EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Getting to Know Christy Galagarza, Affiliate Recruiter](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/commercial-fires-employee-spotlight-getting-to-know-christy-galagarza-affiliate-recruiter)

 Posted by Commercial Fire Blog Team

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Christy Galagarza serves as an Affiliate Recruiter here at Commercial Fire. Her responsibilities really all boil down to one concept: being a helpful and available resource to all of our Affiliates and prospective Affiliates, focusing on building relationships that will help increase our footprint.

In this outreach role, Christy is often the first team member that new and prospective Affiliates meet. Her initial instinct is always to help others achieve their goals. As a valued team member at Commercial Fire, for almost 19 years, Christy cares about what our Affiliates need and strives to assist them in fulfilling those needs. Once an applicant is approved to join our Affiliate Network, Christy, who is based in Florida, also assists with the initial phases of the onboarding cycle. Countless team members have benefited from working with Christy, and we are proud to have her in our organization!

We asked Christy what she sees as the most important questions that prospective Affiliates need answered about joining our network. Here are her insights:

Q: What is the biggest benefit of being a Commercial Fire Affiliate and why?

"The biggest benefit is that there are no growth acquisition costs. When a service company is looking to grow their routes, without adding to costs, we bridge the gap. By joining our Affiliate Network, they can immediately begin servicing locations for some of the nation's largest and most established companies and organizations."

Q: What is the most common question asked by prospective Affiliates?

"The most common question is, ‘How are payments handled?’ I tell them that they get paid shortly after the job is completed, regardless of when the customer pays. That’s a huge benefit for them to see."

Q: If you had a list of "best-kept secrets" that you would offer to prospective Affiliates, which one would you highlight and why?

"Today, a potential Affiliate called and asked if they would need to hire more techs if they joined our network. I said that it is up to them. They can start with the team of techs that they have now and then, if things work out, they can grow their business through us, ask for more work, and then hire more techs. The biggest secret is how much they can grow their business with us -- they really can start small and grow to be very big."

*To contact Christy about joining our [Affiliate Network](https://www.commercialfire.com/Affiliates), email [Christy.galagarza@commercialfire.com](mailto:Christy.galagarza@commercialfire.com).*

*Get to know more of our incredible employees, like Christy Galagarza, in our upcoming [blog posts](https://blog.commercialfire.com/) and learn how you can join the [Commercial Fire Affiliate Network](https://www.commercialfire.com/Affiliates)!*

[Read More](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/commercial-fires-employee-spotlight-getting-to-know-christy-galagarza-affiliate-recruiter)

 Topics: [Multi-Site Facilities](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/multi-site-facilities), [Emergency Lighting](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/emergency-lighting), [Compliance](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/compliance), [Sprinklers](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/sprinklers), [Fire Extinguishers](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/fire-extinguishers), [Backflow](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/backflow), [Restaurants](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/restaurants), [Smoke Alarms](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/smoke-alarms), [Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/kitchen-exhaust-cleaning), [Fire Safety](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/fire-safety)

## [Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Standards and Fire Safety – Are Your Commercial Cooking Operations Up to Code?](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/kitchen-exhaust-cleaning-standards-and-fire-safety-are-your-commercial-cooking-operations-up-to-code)

 Posted by Commercial Fire Blog Team

[![](https://blog.commercialfire.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/KEC%20Kitchen%20Cleaning%20with%20Sprayers%201-27-22-1.jpg)](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/kitchen-exhaust-cleaning-standards-and-fire-safety-are-your-commercial-cooking-operations-up-to-code)

Did you know that, according to the [National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)](https://www.nfpa.org/), 22% of fires in commercial cooking operations were caused by a failure to clean cooking equipment? Tragically, from 2010 thru 2014, annual averages of three deaths, 110 injuries, and $165 million in property damage costs resulted from these fires.

[Read More](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/kitchen-exhaust-cleaning-standards-and-fire-safety-are-your-commercial-cooking-operations-up-to-code)

 Topics: [Compliance](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/compliance), [Restaurants](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/restaurants), [Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/kitchen-exhaust-cleaning), [Fire Safety](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/fire-safety)

## [Pre-Engineered Fire Suppression Systems: Critical Defense for Special Hazards](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/pre-engineered-fire-suppression-systems-critical-defense-for-special-hazards)

 Posted by Commercial Fire Blog Team

[![](https://blog.commercialfire.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/service-of-storage-center-W88328T.jpg)](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/pre-engineered-fire-suppression-systems-critical-defense-for-special-hazards)

NFPA standards mandate pre-engineered fire suppression systems for special hazards. These hazards involve flammable/combustible materials, liquids, and gases found in commercial kitchens, paint spray operations, data centers, electrical storage rooms, refueling areas, chemical plants, and more. That’s why a complete fire protection plan is necessary to protect your buildings, occupants, and employees.

[Read More](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/pre-engineered-fire-suppression-systems-critical-defense-for-special-hazards)

 Topics: [Multi-Site Facilities](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/multi-site-facilities), [Compliance](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/compliance)

## [Fire & Life Safety Equipment: Don’t Know What You Don’t Know?](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/fire-life-safety-equipment-dont-know-what-you-dont-know)

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As a Facility Manager, understanding the various aspects of fire and life safety for your building(s) or space(s) is not only paramount to avoiding fines, but critical to protecting your employees and patrons. This is no easy task, as you are probably responsible for numerous locations locally, regionally, and/or locations that are scattered around the country. On top of that, there is the fire and life safety equipment itself as well as the numerous codes, regulations, and laws that govern over it, requiring installation of this or service of that. It can be overwhelming trying to get your arms around all of it or, moreover, even knowing what equipment or systems you have or who’s responsible for maintaining it.

[Read More](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/fire-life-safety-equipment-dont-know-what-you-dont-know)

 Topics: [Multi-Site Facilities](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/multi-site-facilities), [Compliance](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/tag/compliance)

## [NYC Local Law 191 (Carbon Monoxide Alarms) Goes into Effect 1/1/2021](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/nyc-local-law-191-carbon-monoxide-alarms-goes-into-effect-1/1/2021)

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[![](https://blog.commercialfire.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-roberto-vivancos-2190283.jpg)](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/nyc-local-law-191-carbon-monoxide-alarms-goes-into-effect-1/1/2021)

 

A colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas, Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a life-threatening by-product found in fumes produced by burning gasoline, propane, wood, charcoal, or other fuel used in vehicles, furnaces, stoves, fireplaces, gas ranges, or grills. Most of the time CO is released in the air outside, where it is relatively harmless. But when CO accumulates in a tightly sealed or enclosed space, like a home or building, it can be very lethal, very fast.

[Read More](https://blog.commercialfire.com/blog/nyc-local-law-191-carbon-monoxide-alarms-goes-into-effect-1/1/2021)

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