Water fire extinguishers are one of the most common fire extinguishers on the market for commercial and domestic use. They are recommended for use on class A fires. Contrary to what many people believe, water fire extinguishers cannot be used for many different types of fires. In fact, it can often make matters worse. [...]
Wet Chemical fire extinguishers contain a liquid extinguishing agent which is used to smother fires ignited from cooking oils and fats. Knowing how and when to use your fire extinguisher is essential to ensuring safety in your office/household. Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher – What Colour Band? Wet chemical fire extinguishers come [...]
Which Fire Extinguisher Should I Use to Put Out an Electrical Fire? Surprisingly, baking soda can put out a small, contained fire. However, it would require a lot of baking soda and your fire may not be contained... Instead, be prepared with a Class E CO2 fire extinguisher. This will successfully put out an [...]
It is in your best interest to know and understand the common causes of kitchen fires within your home or building. It is more common for a fire to begin in the kitchen than in any other room in the house. The reason for this is due to cooking being left unattended or poorly [...]
It is essential to have a correctly installed fire extinguisher in your building or workplace in the event of a small fire. In most cases, a fire extinguisher is the first response and could potentially minimise the chance of damage, injury and loss of costs to your business or building. An incorrectly installed fire [...]
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) fire extinguishers are most commonly used for Class E fires involving electrical equipment. As Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is a non-conductive & non-corrosive gas, it is the perfect solution for protecting computer & electrical equipment in the event of a fire. CO2 fire extinguishers remove the heat element of the fire, as [...]
Fire hose reels are the perfect solution for extinguishing class A fires. Class A fires include fires involving paper, wood, textiles, rubber, and other solid materials. As a first attack piece of equipment, fire hose reels can often prevent fires from reaching a point beyond control. It is essential that staff are [...]
Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers are the most popular fire extinguishers in Australia. This is due to their effectiveness to a wide variety of different classes of fire, paired with the low cost per unit. Also known as DCP, ABE, or BE Fire Extinguishers, they contain dry chemical powder as the extinguishing agent. We're going [...]
We’ve all seen fire extinguishers in our homes, workplaces and even in public areas. But do you know how to use a fire extinguisher? We’re going to discuss how to use a fire extinguisher safely and ensure you are prepared for an unfortunate emergency! How To Use A Fire Extinguisher: PASS Technique The PASS [...]
Did you know that approximately 56% of residential fires start in the kitchen? This fact alone should emphasise how important it is to own and know how to use your fire blanket. What Is A Fire Blanket? A fire blanket is a blanket-like sheet made from flexible material such as wool [...]
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