Fire Extinguishers

How do I choose the right fire extinguisher?

There are six different classes of fire and many different types of fire extinguisher.  Which fire extinguisher your business needs depends on the business environment and the type of fire your business is most likely to encounter.  

To determine the most effective fire extinguishers for your business, we’ll discuss your operating environment, look at the layout of your business and provide easy to understand recommendations so you can make an informed choice.

During your visit we’ll determine which of the following fire extinguishers will offer the most protection for your business in the event of a fire.  Here are some of the options:

• CO2 fire extinguishers: electrical fires
• Dry powder fire extinguishers: all purpose (except phosphates)
• Foam fire extinguishers: everything but electrical
• Water fire extinguishers: paper and wood (stay away from electrical and flammable liquids)
• Wet chemical fire extinguishers: cooking fires only
• Fire blankets: smothering fires (mainly cooking fires)

Fire extinguisher maintenance and servicing

It’s essential to keep your fire fighting equipment in working order so it performs if and when you need it.  An annual service check, plus a five yearly test and recharge will give you the peace of mind of knowing your fire extinguishers are in working condition to protect your business.