Unattended cooking is a national epidemic – dangerous, costly, and the leading cause of cooking fires. Cities across the country such as Shreveport, LA and North Richland Hills, TX have established ordinances requiring automatic stovetop fire suppressors in all multifamily housing, resulting in a dramatic decrease in fire calls due to careless cooking. The mandatory installation of automatic stovetop fire suppressors has prevented countless injuries and saved potentially millions for the fire department, city, and taxpayer.

One of the approved products of these ordinances is StoveTop FireStop, a fire suppressor that attaches by magnet to the underside of the vent hood. Unlike traditional fire extinguishers, StoveTop FireStop works automatically when flame-activated, and addresses the leading cause of cooking fires—unattended cooking.  In contrast to expensive sprinkler systems, StoveTop FireStop is affordable for the average property owner (around $50). If all homes were equipped with automatic stovetop fire suppressors, such as StoveTop FireStop, imagine the lives that could be saved and the injuries that could be prevented.