Mac Fire Protection

09/07/2026

08/30/2026

Smoke detectors save lives!

Make sure your home has working smoke alarms on every level, inside bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas. Well placed and properly working alarms can make all the difference in the event of a fire! https://bit.ly/4gN1uJf

08/14/2026

🧯 Finding more clogged hoses! Why maintenance is important with fire extinguishers.

An extinguisher can look perfectly fine on the outside, but that doesn’t always mean everything is good on the inside.

During this annual maintenance, we found another clogged extinguisher hose. That blockage could prevent the extinguisher from properly discharging when it's needed most.

Regular maintenance helps catch these issues. We take a closer look to make sure your extinguishers are actually ready to do their job.

🔥Don't just have fire extinguishers.....make sure they're ready to work.

Give us a call to inspect, service, and keep your fire extinguishers ready. 🧯 440-709-3434

07/30/2026

"Do fire extinguisher techs actually clean?" 🤔

Today, unfortunately, the answer is yes. After non-stop weeks on the road taking care of our awesome customers, our shop was starting to look a little like a battle zone.

So today, we’re taking a quick breather from field work to give the shop a serious deep clean. If you saw a massive cloud of dust coming from our shop, it’s just us finally finding the floor again! 🧹💨

Our guys did a great job!

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America! ❤️🤍💙

From all of us at Mac Fire Protection, we wish you and your family a safe, joyful, and memorable 4th of July.

05/16/2026

🧯 Safety Alert: A Reminder to Inspect Your Equipment!

During an annual fire extinguisher maintenance for one of our customers, our technician discovered a completely blocked nozzle. A local mud dauber had decided the extinguisher was the perfect spot to build a nest!

While we can appreciate their work ethic, a clog like this may prevent the extinguishing agent from discharging rendering the unit completely useless in an emergency.

Mud daubers and spiders frequently target fire extinguisher nozzles and hoses. Unlike spiderwebs, a tool must be used to remove mud dauber nests.

This shows us that an extinguisher can look perfectly fine from the outside, have correct pressure on the gauge, and still fail. Regular visual inspections are critical to catching these obstructions before they become a safety hazard.

04/08/2026

Our shop is looking a little “crowded” today, but we wouldn’t have it any other way! 🧯It’s service day and we are working hard both in the shop and out in the field to keep our customers compliant and protected.

03/27/2026

Enjoyed partnering with the City of South Euclid the last couple of days.
We were happy to play a small part in helping local food truck vendors get their fire extinguishers compliant so they can focus on what they do best: cooking up great food! 🚛🌮🍔

03/10/2026

🧯 WHERE ARE YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS?
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It's important to know where your fire extinguishers are located and how to use them when every second counts! ⏱️

Your fire inspector uses National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards to determine how many, what type and where your fire extinguishers should be located in your business. Below is a graphic that explains, but here are a few big takeaways:

📍 Location, Location, Location!
Extinguishers should be accessible and visible. Place them along normal paths of travel so they are easy to grab and use signs when needed.

⚖️ Is your extinguisher hanging up?
Fire Extinguishers must be hanging on a proper hanger. The mounting height depends on how much the extinguisher weighs:
Check out the infographic below for the full breakdown. 👇

Give us a call for a professional walkthrough to make sure your extinguishers are exactly where they need to be. (440) 709-3434

01/29/2026

When Mac Fire Protection walks into your facility, we aren't just there to hang a new tag. We perform a multi-point check that is mandated by NFPA10 and keeps your fire extinguishers working properly when you need them most.

Our annual ABC Extinguisher inspections include:

🧯MOUNTING & ACCESSIBILITY
Does your extinguisher placement meet local fire codes?
Is the extinguisher accessible? Not hidden behind a door or located too high.
Do you have enough extinguisher coverage for your facility?
🧯PHYSICAL SHELL INSPECTION
Checking for dents, rust, corrosion, or fire damage that could compromise the cylinder's integrity. Verifying extinguisher is not obsolete or recalled.
🧯PRESSURE GAUGE VERIFICATION
Confirming the gauge is in the "green" operating zone and the gauge is not cracked or obstructed.
🧯TAMPER SEAL & SAFETY PIN
Replacing the plastic tamper seal and ensuring the safety pin is easy to pull but secure.
🧯HOSE AND NOZZLE CHECK
Inspecting for cracks, dry rot, or blockages (like spider webs or dust) that could prevent the chemical from discharging.
🧯WEIGHT & FULLNESS
Ensuring the extinguisher contains the correct amount of fire-suppressing agent as specified.
🧯VALVE ASSEMBLY
Checking the handle and lever for ease of movement and ensuring there are no leaks.
🧯INTERNAL EXAM/HYDROSTATIC TEST
Internally servicing the extinguisher every 6 years per NFPA10
🧯INSTRUCTIONAL LABELING
Verifying that the operating instructions are legible and facing outward.

ONCE IT PASSES ALL OF THE ABOVE, WE PUNCH AND ATTACH THE NEW ANNUAL SERVICE TAG

Is your business compliant? Call us at 440-709-3434 to schedule your 2026 inspection.