[Isabelle Tubbs]

Fire can be detrimental to an organization’s resources and data. As a result, it is vital to have measures in place for when a fire happens and also measures to prevent fires. Complying to fire regulations established and those listed by a fire marshal is helpful, but it is also good to go beyond that to be even more secure.
It is always good to ensure that fire suppression tools are working properly and are in their right place, such as fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc. These should be within reach at places that are susceptible to fires like places with a lot of electrical and power components.
Another good practice is teaching employees what the procedure is for handling certain components so that they do it in a safe manner. They should also be educated on what to do when a fire does occur so that everyone can know what the appropriate steps are.
Ultimately, these fire measures should protect people and data, so practices should be incorporated around this priority.