Fire Extinguishers: A Valuable Investment

Fire extinguishers may seem like an unnecessary addition to a smaller office area or working space with minimal risk, but they’re a utility you certainly won’t regret investing in should the worst happen. In many cases, fire safety utilities are a legal requirement within the workplace, and these easy-to-use assets can be the difference between a workplace disaster, and the prevention of an incident. Let the experts at Thameside Fire Protection provide you with the necessary facts, from the different types of extinguisher, to the correct use of these appliances.



A Valuable Utility

Fire extinguishers are designed to tackle specific types of fire, therefore there are six different classes of fire and consequently several different types of fire extinguisher to use situationally. Each type of fire extinguisher contains a different extinguishing agent that makes them suitable for tackling certain blazes. Selecting the right fire extinguisher is essential, otherwise they may have no effect or even aggravate the fire. Even if it seems like a minor incident initially, it’s essential to identify the source of fuel for a fire before attempting to tackle it with specific equipment.

Types Of Extinguisher

There are 5 main fire extinguisher types intended for different situations, with those being:

●     Water

●     Foam

●     Dry Powder

●     CO2

●     Wet Chemical

To ensure you’re adequately protected, and you meet current fire safety regulations, you need to have the right type of fire extinguisher for your business premises. When using an extinguisher, the following procedure should be followed:

●     Firstly pull out the safety pin.

●     Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire from the recommended safe distance specified on the extinguisher.

●     Squeeze down on the operating lever to discharge the extinguishing agent.

●     Sweep the nozzle or hose from side to side until the fire is out, watching carefully for reignition.

Using Appliances Correctly

To be ready for an emergency situation, it is always a good idea for you and any of your employees or designated fire wardens to have fire safety training as part of an effective fire protection plan. This may include fire extinguisher training among other things. If you are looking for fire safety training, then look no further than Thameside Fire Protection. We offer a number of training courses, including fire extinguisher training, breathing apparatus training and more. This can provide employees with valuable skills.

Installation And Servicing

With in-house workshop facilities and a fully trained team of engineers on staff, Thameside Fire Protection makes fire extinguisher refilling and servicing quick and easy. In the event of a fire, it’s vital that you have a working fire extinguisher on hand to put out the flames quickly and efficiently. To ensure that your fire extinguishers are in perfect working order, take advantage of the outstanding service contracts and fire safety services provided by us.

At Thameside Fire Protection, we handle every aspect of fire protection, whatever the scope and scale of your requirements - from fire risk assessments or fire safety training, through to the complete design, supply, installation and servicing of fire detection or suppression systems. Contact us at your earliest convenience for tailored help.