What Maintenance Does Fire Equipment Need? It is through the use of firefighting equipment that people are able to save property and even lives when fire accidents occur. Schools, homes, and workplaces are safer with firefighting equipment installed in their compounds. Taking care of firefighting equipment is necessary. Inspection should be carried out regularly, either …
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Fire extinguishers are designed to last a long time. As long as 10 – 12 years, in fact (with proper maintenance, of course). But after a while, you will have to bite the bullet and dispose of your unit. The question is, when and how should you do it? When Should You Dispose Of A …
If you own a restaurant, café, fast food, or any other type of food business, you probably know that kitchen cooking is the primary cause of fire in these kinds of businesses. This is why, it is crucial to ensure safety in your commercial kitchen to prevent the occurrence of a fire outbreak that can …
You have worked all your life to achieve the success of your business, and now that you are on the top or almost there, you would want to protect everything you have worked for against possible threats such as a fire accident. As you probably know, fire in the business is quite a common scenario …
Car Fire Extinguisher – Don’t Leave Home Without It There are many options when it comes to choosing the right kind of car fire extinguisher you could purchase. Vehicle fire extinguishers are compact 1kg or 2kg versions of the same type of extinguishers used in buildings. 1.5kg and 2.0kg dry powder extinguishers have the advantage of being able to …
The fuel burning dictates the kind of extinguisher you use to fight the fire. To help you understand this concept you need to know how fires are classified and which fire extinguishers are suitable for each class.
Wanting to know if CO2 is the correct extinguisher for you? Everything you need to know about Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers explained in a simple guide. We go over how to identify, where to use, the advantages and the disadvantages.
Needing to know if ABE is the correct extinguisher for you? Everything you need to know about Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers explained in a simple guide. We go over how to identify, where to use, the advantages and the disadvantages.
Protecting your extinguishers from the New Zealand elements can add years to the service life and keep them in operational condition.
A simple guide on the operation of a fire hose reel. We also cover the two common types of hose reel that are found in New Zealand.
Fire Blankets can be used in industrial and domestic kitchens. In this guide, we discuss how to use and take care of your blanket.
Minimum requirements for crafts and vehicles.
A simple, detailed guide on suppression techniques for different types of fire extinguishers.
Identifying what type of fire extinguisher you have is critical. Using the wrong type of fire extinguisher could make the fire worse! NZ fire extinguisher types differ from those found around the world. This guide explains these differences.