I've been keeping an eye on Boston lately. An Asian Restaurant burned to the ground (imagine that) and 2 fire fighters died.
Basically, the grease exhaust system had so much grease that once it caught fire, the grease started to melt and run back into the kitchen and sprayed everywhere and the restaurant went up in a ball of fire.
The grease exhaust system had been cleaned by a NON Certified grease exhaust cleaner, and had only been cleaning the hood/filters (not ductwork).
(for more info go to:
http://hoodcleaningschool.blogspot.com)
Hood Cleaning School is keeping a log of obvious Kitchen Grease Exhaust System Fires.
So, Boston, is in the process of requiring that every Grease Exhaust Cleaner in Boston be properly trained, qualified and certified.
The Certified Hood and Duct Cleaner's Association (CHDCA) is doing our part to help this idea of certified hood cleaners.
We are having our Annual Meeting June 8, 2008, and are inviting ALL concerned Hood Cleaning Individuals to discuss these important topics.
If you are a NON CHDCA member, we only ask that you RSVP (let me know that you are coming) and be willing to donate $5 (towards the cost of your burgers and drinks.. which will be provided). (Obviously, if you are a CHDCA member.. it's free)
It will be from 11am till 4pm and is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Summary:
What: Annual CHDCA Meeting
Where: 920 New Deal Potts Rd, Cottontown, TN (use Map Quest)
When: Sunday June 8, 2008 from 11am-4pm.
Why: Discuss Certification of Hood Cleaners
Who: All Hood Cleaners
Thanks,
Russell Clark
615-866-0804
www.hoodcleaningschool.com
www.chdca.com