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FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
Food Truck
Food trucks are mobile commercial kitchens where cooking operations produce grease-laden vapors, high heat, and open flame hazards in a compact environment.
Fire Defense performing a semi-annual inspection on an authentic Mexican food truck equipped with a kitchen hood fire suppression system installed by Fire Defense at the Royal Oak facility. 
Fire Defense performing a semi-annual fire suppression system inspection on a food trailer at the Royal Oak service facility during winter conditions (and getting hungry thinking about sliders). 
Fire Defense performing a semi-annual fire suppression system inspection on a food truck out of Hamtramck at the Royal Oak service facility, though a sipping a coffee with fresh beignets would be preferred. 
Fire Defense performing a semi-annual fire suppression system inspection for Detroit’s favorite Irish pub food truck at the Royal Oak service facility.
Kitchen hood fire suppression systems are designed to detect and suppress fire at cooking appliances, within the exhaust system (hood, plenum, duct) and manage fuel shutoff and ventilation controls to contain the hazard and prevent re-ignition.
Portable fire extinguishers, properly selected and sized for the hazards present, provide additional protection for small, developing fires.
Fire Defense inspecting fryer bank nozzle coverage and suppression piping within a food truck kitchen hood system. 
Fire Defense inspecting fusible link detection components within a food truck kitchen hood fire suppression system. 
Fire Defense performing a semi-annual inspection of griddle and prep surfaces under a kitchen hood fire suppression system in a food truck. 
Fire Defense performing a semi-annual inspection of deep fryer appliances and kitchen hood fire suppression system coverage in a food truck.
APPLIANCE COVERAGE
Braising pans. Char-broilers. Conveyor broilers. Donut fryers. Fryers. Griddles. Gyro-cookers. Hot tops. Pizza ovens. Ranges. Salamanders. Solid fuel grills. Stockpot ranges. Tilt skillets. Tilting Kettles. Upright broilers. Woks.
Design + Install
Fire Defense provides design and installation for fire protection systems in food trucks, accounting for mobile conditions, compact layouts, and cooking hazards.
- In-house drawings and turn-key installations
- Appliance and exhaust system coverage (hood, plenum, duct)
- Secure mounting for mobile environments
- Fuel shutoff integration for gas and electrical equipment
- Portable fire extinguisher(s) selection and placement
ITM
Fire Defense performs inspection, testing, and maintenance for food truck fire protection systems.
- Semi-annual kitchen hood fire suppression system inspection
- Nozzle alignment, condition, and coverage verification
- Detection line or device inspection and function check
- Fuel shutoff and exhaust system interlock testing
- Portable fire extinguisher inspection and exchanges
- Tagging, documentation, and compliance records
Emergency Service
24/7 emergency service is available for food truck fire protection systems. Fire Defense supports recharge, repair, and system restoration.
Codes and Standards
Fire Defense performs services in accordance with NFPA 17A, NFPA 96, and applicable codes, manufacturer requirements, customer specifications, and AHJ requirements.
Note: NFPA makes its codes and standards available online for free. Select View Free Access under Current & Prior Editions and create a free account.
Visit NFPA 17A: Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems →
Visit NFPA 96: Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations →
Questions & Answers
What type of fire extinguisher is required for a food truck?
A Class K fire extinguisher is typically required for cooking operations involving oils and fats, as it is specifically designed to suppress grease fires. Depending on the equipment and hazards present, an additional ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher may also be required for general-purpose fire protection.
Can you help with propane supply for food trucks?
Yes. We supply propane for food trucks at competitive pricing. Many food truck operators who visit our Royal Oak location for inspection services also refill their propane tanks on-site, providing a convenient way to maintain fuel supply without additional trips.