Fire-safety publication series

Practical fire safety.
Built to be used.

Professional, visual fire-safety handbooks and operational resources for the people responsible for apartment buildings and restaurant operations.

Created by Matthew Merkley, a professional firefighter and fire-safety plan writer. About the author →

✓Searchable digital editions✓Practical visual guidance✓Instant digital access
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Two industries. One standard.Clear guidance for real operational responsibilities.
2 editionsApartment Buildings + Restaurants
48 chaptersRestaurant operational guidance
18 toolsRestaurant Resource Package
20+ yearsProfessional fire-service experience
Restaurant handbook page about grease accumulation and cleaning
Restaurant handbook page about matching fire extinguishers to hazards
Designed visually.Complex fire-safety information organized for quick reference.
More than a code summary

A professional reference people can actually work with.

The handbooks organize systems, responsibilities, inspections, records and emergency actions into a clear structure so managers can find what they need quickly.

Clear responsibilitiesKnow who needs to do what.
Visual organizationBuilt for quick reference.
Operational focusGrounded in real work.
Jurisdiction-neutralUse alongside local requirements.
Restaurant edition

Commercial kitchens create a different fire-risk environment.

The Restaurant Handbook is built around the hazards and responsibilities restaurant teams actually manage—from cooking equipment and grease to suppression systems, staff training, closing checks, fire watches and emergency response.

Cooking equipmentGrease & exhaustClass KSuppression systemsStaff trainingFire drillsRecordsFire watches
48practical chapters
160finished PDF pages
18resource tools
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Grease accumulation and cleaning chapter preview
Fire watch chapter preview
Restaurant handbook follow-through and management preview
Inside the Restaurant edition

See the level of detail before you buy.

Real pages from the finished handbook—not generic mockups.

Restaurant Fire Safety Resource PackageRestaurant Fire Watch and impairment log preview
Restaurant Resource Package

Turn guidance into repeatable daily actions.

The 18-tool Resource Package is available separately or with the Complete Package in printable and fillable formats.

Daily Opening Fire-Safety Checklist
Closing-Time Fire-Safety Checklist
Monthly Manager Inspection
Hood / Filter Cleaning Log
Suppression System Service Record
Fire Extinguisher Check Log
Employee Training Record
Fire Watch / Impairment Log
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Helpful manager hints

Four small habits that prevent big gaps.

These are the kinds of practical reminders the site should deliver even when a visitor is not ready to buy.

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Do not stop at “noted.”

When a deficiency is found, assign it, set a target date and verify closure. A recorded problem is still a problem.

Apartment manager guide →
02

Complete the patrol first.

Fire-watch logs should record actual patrols and observations. Do not prefill future times.

Fire watch guide →
03

Clean beyond what you can see.

A clean-looking hood does not prove the plenum, ductwork and exhaust fan are clean.

Grease & hood guide →
04

Know when to leave.

Class K use is for trained and authorized personnel only when conditions are safe and the emergency procedure calls for it.

Class K guide →
Free fire-safety resources

Start with something useful today.

Focused guides and checklists for common responsibilities—free to read and use.

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Impairments

Fire Watch Guide

Practical guidance for documenting and managing a fire watch.

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Fire alarms

Fire Alarm Guide

A property-manager focused reference for alarm systems and responsibilities.

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Checklist

Apartment Fire Safety Checklist

A practical building checklist for routine fire-safety review.

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Resource hub

More Free Resources

Browse all current Fire Safety Handbook guides, tools and checklists.

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Practical article library

Useful answers that earn the next visit.

Focused articles give owners and managers a reason to come back, help search engines understand the site’s expertise, and connect readers naturally to the right handbook.

Class K extinguisher guide preview

Class K Extinguishers: A Manager’s Guide

What Class K is for, how it relates to fixed suppression and when trained staff should leave instead of fight the fire.

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Grease and hood cleaning guide preview

Grease & Hood Cleaning: What to Verify

Why the full exhaust path matters, what to review after cleaning and how to close out deficiencies.

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Apartment fire watch guide preview

Fire Watch Guide for Property Managers

Assignments, patrols, actual-time logging, communication and restoration follow-through.

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Apartment monthly fire safety check preview

Monthly Fire Safety Checks

A management-level review of exits, fire doors, equipment access, records and deficiency closure.

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Restaurant opening and closing fire safety checklist preview

Opening & Closing Fire-Safety Checks

Catch problems before customers arrive and avoid leaving unattended hazards overnight.

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Lithium ion battery safety restaurant guide preview

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Restaurants

Charging locations, suspect batteries, e-bikes and what to do when a battery is actively failing.

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Browse all practical articles →
From restaurant kitchen staff

Restaurant kitchen staff testimonial

“As a restaurant cook, I think this is an excellent handbook. It’s practical, easy to understand, and covers the fire-safety issues that matter in a real kitchen.”
ColeRestaurant Kitchen Staff
Commercial restaurant kitchen fire-safety guidance
Purchase options

Choose the edition and package that fits.

All products are digital. Applicable taxes are calculated at checkout.

Restaurant products • USD pricing

Professional Handbook

Restaurant Handbook

The complete 48-chapter Fire Safety Handbook for Restaurants.

$59.99 USD
  • 48 practical chapters
  • Full-colour searchable PDF
  • Commercial cooking, training & emergencies
  • Single named-user licence
Purchase Handbook — USD
Operational Tools

Resource Package

18 reusable checklists, logs and quick-reference tools.

$29.99 USD
  • Printable + fillable editions
  • Opening, closing & monthly checks
  • Fire watch, service & deficiency logs
  • Single-building standalone licence
Purchase Resource Package — USD
Team & business licensing

Give your team one consistent fire-safety reference.

Choose Restaurant licensing with direct secure checkout, or review current Apartment team pricing and contact us for organization access.

Enterprise

50+ users

For larger portfolios, associations, training organizations and custom deployment requirements.

Request a custom quote →
Individual Handbook and Complete Package licences are for one named user. Standalone Resource Package licensing is for one building. See the Terms of Use and Copyright Notice for the full licence wording.
Free manager tools

Useful first. Handbook when you need the full picture.

Start with a specific checklist or practical guide. Every free resource stands on its own and connects naturally to the complete Apartment or Restaurant Handbook.

Apartment manager fire safety checklist preview

Apartment Building Fire Safety Manager Checklist

A practical management-level review with a free printable.

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Restaurant manager fire safety checklist preview

Restaurant Fire Safety Checklist

A whole-restaurant manager checklist with a free printable.

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Commercial kitchen fire safety quick check preview

Commercial Kitchen Fire Safety

Cooking, grease, exhaust, suppression and staff response.

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Questions before purchase

Straight answers before you buy.

Does this replace a building's Fire Safety Plan?

No. The handbooks are educational and operational resources. They do not replace an approved Fire Safety Plan, required inspections or testing, professional service, local procedures, or directions from the authority having jurisdiction.

Can one licensed user use a handbook across multiple locations?

An individual Handbook or Complete Package licence is for one named user. That user may use the licensed material internally across locations they personally manage or are professionally responsible for. Digital master files may not be shared with unlicensed users.

Can the Resource Package forms be printed?

Yes. Printable and fillable versions are supplied where included. A standalone Resource Package is licensed for internal use at one building; when included in a Complete Package, use follows the applicable named-user licence.

Are the handbooks specific to one province or state?

No. They are designed to be broadly useful. Local codes, standards, approved procedures, required frequencies and authority requirements must always be followed.

Do you offer larger organizational licensing?

Yes. Restaurant 10-user and 25-user checkout options are available now. Larger organizations can request custom pricing and access. Apartment 10-user and 25-user licensing is also available.

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