Should I purchase a fire extinguisher from my local hardware shop? Many people have asked us whether or not the fire extinguishers sold at Bunnings and other hardware shops are safe to buy. The answer is that they probably are – most commercially available fire extinguishers which are compliant with Australian and New Zealand standard [...]
When, where and how should I use a Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher? Your questions answered. Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers, also known as ABE Fire Extinguishers, are a great multi purpose stainless steel dry chemical fire extinguisher that deliver a solid level of fire protection. They are one of the most popular fire extinguishers out [...]
Fire hose reels are an easy-to-use form of fire equipment which can help you to respond faster to a fire emergency. When can I use a fire hose reel? Ideal for fighting a fire in its early stages, fire hose reels are most suitable for Class A Fires, commonly caused by normal combustibles like [...]
Fire safety training can be a company’s best asset, enabling staff to extinguish a fire before it devastates the property. Everyone knows fires can be extremely dangerous but people often brush this off, thinking that it won’t happen to them, or that the risk is low. This is a huge mistake. Nobody is immune [...]
Did you know children below five are double as likely to be injured or die in a residential fire than adults? Despite this, there’s still no standard fire education program in Australia. That’s why schools, families and early learning centres must teach fire safety to children and really drill this in. Here are some tips [...]
Emergency and exit lighting is a very important aspect of any emergency evacuation plan. For your building to be safe in the event of fire, you’ll need to create a clearly visible evacuation path. Regular lighting often fails in an emergency, compromising the path to safety. Exit and Emergency lighting therefore enables individuals and to [...]
Fire Extinguishers Fire extinguishers can be a vital tool in the unfortunate event of a fire. Not only can they save a business or home but can also save lives and minimise the chance of risk to those involved. Different fire extinguishers are more effective with different fire classes, some may [...]
Almost all common fires can be avoided with the correct equipment, fire safety knowledge and effective training. House fires can be very easy to start and very hard to put out. As we’ve seen with the recent bush fires, Australia’s hot summer months teamed with our dry weather are the ideal conditions for a fire [...]
Vehicle fires are far more common and dangerous than people think. Having a fire extinguisher in your car or truck is a very important safety feature. This small (but very powerful) piece of fire equipment will act as a first line of defence against costly damage. It could even mean the difference minor issue and [...]
Fire blankets offer great protection against a blaze – here’s how to make the most of this product. A fire blanket is a large piece of fabric made up of fire-resistant fibres, usually comprising of woven glass. In a fire emergency, you place the blanket on top of the flames to smother them, or [...]
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