Fire Safety & Property Protection
Imagine arriving to work as a business owner, only to find your building engulfed in flames. What could have been done differently to prepare for such a tragic event? Great American has a broad range of safety resources to help business owners protect their property from potentially devastating events like fire.
Fire Safety & Property Protection Articles
Boat Winterization: Protect Your Investment This Winter
Keep your boat safe this winter with proven winterization tips that prevent freezing and corrosion.
Wed Oct 15, 2025
Cleaning Up Your Act: Safety Measures that Can Help Protect Your Laundromat [Checklist Included]
Use our comprehensive checklist to adopt proven safety practices that help prevent accidents and protect your laundromat.
Thu Jul 24, 2025
Help Protect Your Heavy Equipment from Fires [Checklist Included]
Discover common causes of equipment fires, preventative maintenance tips, inspection protocols, and operational best practices.
Mon Mar 17, 2025
ATM Security Solutions: How Layered Security Can Help Protect Banks
Secure your ATMs and minimize risk with layered security measures designed to prevent fraud and criminal attacks.
Fri Feb 21, 2025
How to Implement a Flammable and Combustible Liquids Use and Storage Program [Checklist Included]
Keep your workplace compliant and safe with a structured program for flammable liquid storage.
Fri Dec 13, 2024
Flood Preparation for Residential Construction Site Safety
Improve worker safety and minimize risks on residential projects by using our residential construction site safety checklist.
Fri Apr 19, 2024
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Help reduce risk with essential tips for lithium-ion battery shipping and storage.
Thu Dec 21, 2023
Preventing Arson: What’s at Stake?
Control fire hazards and criminal risks with anti-arson measures.
Wed Oct 18, 2023
Fire Risks in Parking Structures Ignited by Electrical Vehicles
Reduce the risk of EV-related fires with practical solutions for parking areas and charging stations.
Tue Aug 29, 2023
Fire Protection System Impairment Programs
Help protect your facility with a fire protection system impairment program that ensures compliance and minimizes hazards.
Fri Jun 23, 2023
Types of Fire Sprinkler Systems: Choosing the Right Protection for Your Needs
Explore different fire sprinkler systems and find the best protection for your building.
Fri Jun 23, 2023
Maintaining Fire Safety: The Importance of Fire Sprinkler System Maintenance
Help keep your property protected by ensuring fire sprinkler systems are properly maintained.
Fri Jun 23, 2023
What to do When a Hurricane Threatens
Help prepare for hurricanes with a proven emergency response strategy.
Tue Jan 10, 2023
Help Prevent Furnace Fires This Winter
Reduce fire hazards by inspecting and servicing your furnace before cold weather hits.
Wed Dec 07, 2022
Help Ensure Proper Computer Data and Records Fire Protection
Discover how to protect your computer data and records from fire-related risks.
Tue Jan 18, 2022
Safely Use Pressurized Gas Cylinders
Help protect your workplace by learning the right way to store and use gas cylinders.
Tue Dec 21, 2021
Stay Safe While Cooking
Help prevent accidents in your commercial kitchen by following these cooking safety tips.
Mon Nov 08, 2021
Help Your Community Stay Protected With a Storm Response Plan
Strengthen emergency preparedness by creating a plan for severe weather events.
Tue Nov 02, 2021
Stay Safe While Performing Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work
Learn how to stay safe on the job with expert guidance for welding, cutting and other hot work tasks.
Thu Jul 15, 2021
Why You Should Be Listening To Your Safety Manager
Build a stronger safety culture by empowering your safety manager.
Thu Mar 04, 2021
Quarterly Fire Safety Equipment Checklist
Control hazards and maintain readiness with scheduled fire equipment checks.
Thu Jan 07, 2021
Minimize Water Damage Loss for Your Building
Water damage is expensive—help prevent it with proactive maintenance.
Tue Nov 24, 2020
Best Practices for Laundry Fire and Water Damage
Avoid expensive repairs and downtime with proactive measures that can help prevent laundry fires and water damage in laundromats.
Thu Nov 12, 2020
Are Space Heaters Safe? What You Need to Know
Reduce fire hazards this winter by understanding the significant safety risks space heaters pose, and the proper precautions and maintenance steps you can take.
Thu Nov 12, 2020
Automatic Sprinkler and Life Safety Plan Reviews
Stay compliant and minimize fire hazards with expert Automatic Sprinkler and Life Safety Plan Reviews.
Fri Oct 16, 2020
Storage Cabinets Help Prevent Flammable and Combustible Liquid Fires
Help protect your workplace from flammable liquid hazards—discover safe storage solutions.
Mon Sep 28, 2020
Protect Your Property With Spare Sprinkler Heads
Strengthen your fire protection system by stocking spare sprinkler heads.
Fri Sep 25, 2020
Preserve Your Fire Protection System From Frozen Pipes
Strengthen your fire safety plan by addressing cold-weather risks, including the threat of frozen pipes.
Mon Sep 21, 2020
Fire Safety Assessment for Your Construction Site
Reduce fire hazards on job sites by conducting thorough safety evaluations and implementing controls.
Wed Sep 16, 2020
Inspect Your Farm for Fire Safety
Help prevent devastating losses by conducting regular fire safety inspections on your farm.
Thu Jul 30, 2020
Winterize Your Buildings
Help prevent frozen pipes and costly damage by winterizing your buildings now.
Tue Jul 21, 2020
Continuity of Operations Planning
Prepare for unexpected events with proven continuity strategies that minimize downtime and protect essential services.
Tue Jun 30, 2020
Rental Housing Safety Checklist
Help ensure your rental home meets safety standards by using our rental house safety checklist.
Mon Jun 29, 2020
Using Temporary Heaters on Construction Sites
Help prevent fire hazards and accidents by learning best practices for temporary heater use on job sites.
Wed Jun 24, 2020
Fire Safety Tips for Older Adults
Reduce fire risks for seniors with easy-to-follow safety measures that can help protect lives and property.
Mon May 11, 2020
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Construction Fire Safety – How to Protect Your Construction Equipment
Safeguard valuable equipment by applying fire prevention strategies that keep job sites safe.
Wed May 06, 2020
Post-Flood Fire Safety Checklist
Help protect property and lives by addressing post-flood fire risks promptly.
Mon Oct 07, 2019
Avoid Fires from Massage Oils
Massage oils can cause fires. Sheets and towels saturated in oils can spontaneously combust in your dryer or storage, even after they’ve been washed.
Fri Jun 14, 2019
Hurricane Cleanup and Recovery
Restore safety and minimize damage with expert tips for hurricane clean-up and recovery.
Fri Sep 14, 2018
What Should You Do If a Wildfire Threatens?
Learn the essential actions to take when wildfire danger looms.
Fri Aug 17, 2018
Controlling Static Electricity Around Propane
Help ensure safe propane handling with strategies to minimize static electricity and prevent dangerous incidents.
Thu Jan 25, 2018
Detect Hot Spots Before They Burn
Prevent downtime and equipment loss by spotting hot spots early and applying effective fire prevention strategies.
Fri Jan 19, 2018
Is Your Electric Panel a Fire Risk?
Identify the hidden dangers of Zinsco panels and take steps to protect your property.
Tue Jan 16, 2018
Top 15 Winter Safety Tips to Help Protect Your Business
Learn 15 essential winter safety tips to keep your business secure and help prevent costly accidents.
Mon Dec 18, 2017
Barn Fire Safety Checklist
Reduce barn fire risks with our simple safety checklist, and help protect your animals, equipment and property from devastating losses.
Thu Aug 24, 2017
Safe Handling of Oily Rags
Help prevent fires and accidents by learning how to safely handle and store oily rags.
Thu Aug 24, 2017
Portable Generator Safety
Reduce fire hazards with proven portable generator safety measures.
Thu Aug 24, 2017
Loss Control Categories
Take proactive action to prepare for different types of loss.