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Class A Fire Extinguishers: Ordinary Combustibles

 

Keeping your facility equipped with properly stored and inspected fire extinguishers is not only required by law, but may also help you sleep better at
night. Different facilities will require specific extinguishers based on the types of combustible materials present. Each class of materials is given a
letter rating and will have one or more particular fire extinguisher containing the appropriate type of agent to extinguish the flames. Class A fires are the first class of fire that need to be addressed. Learn all the details about class A fires and suitable Class A fire extinguishers to keep your
business or home safe.

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How to Evacuate a Tall Building (Uncommon Strategies That May Surprise You)

 

Tall buildings are not designed for fast and easy evacuation. By their nature, the stairwells and elevator shafts are narrow. When mass evacuation of a tall building is necessary, means of exit typically become clogged with people. Learning how to evacuate a high-rise properly is vital for fire safety in a tall building. Fortunately, there are several new evacuation strategies in research and in practice today– some of them may surprise you.

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10 Cringe-worthy Ways You Should Never Use A Fire Extinguisher

 

People, in general, tend to want to use things that are opposite of what they are intended for. Many times these choices are very dangerous, harmful or even fatal. That’s why things like the Darwin Awards and America’s Funniest Home Videos exist. When it comes to fire extinguishers, people do some of their most creative work. It can be all fun Whether they’re racing down hallways or spraying down strangers, people just can’t help but use fire extinguishers for everything except their intended purpose.  There are definitely great examples that people have tried of what not to do with a fire extinguisher. Here are 10 of the most cringe-worthy ways you should never use a fire extinguisher.

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The Most Flammable Items In Your Kitchen

 

A kitchen can be quite a dangerous place. Many of the ingredients and tolls you use on a daily basis can be very hazardous if not handled properly. In fact, kitchen fires are the leading cause of residential fires and related injuries. So what’s the culprit? You might be surprised at the most flammable ingredients and tools that are lurking in your kitchen. Learn how to protect yourself, your property, and your family from kitchen fires.

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Class C Fire Extinguishers: For Electrical Fires

Class C Fire Extinguishers For Electrical Fires

Knowing fire classifications is an essential part of any fire safety plan, particularly in commercial settings where electrical, chemical, or flammable liquid fires can occur. Different kinds of fires are fought with different approaches and require specific types of extinguishers. Class C fires, sometimes referred to as electrical fires, require their own class c fire extinguishers. There are also certain precautions that must be taken when confronting a class C fire. Understanding the distinct qualities of class C fires and how to prevent and extinguish them is vital for keeping your commercial and residential buildings safe.

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How To Prepare Your Business For A Fire Inspection

How To Prepare Your Business For A Fire Inspection

Nobody looks forward to a fire inspection, but being prepared makes it much less stressful. Your business has come too far to get derailed by a conflict with the fire marshal. Be sure to follow proper fire safety practices to breeze through your upcoming fire inspection and get back to work. By avoiding the most commonly cited fire code violations, you can set your business up for a successful inspection and safe working conditions. Here are the best tips for how to prepare your business for a fire inspection. 

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The Five Classes of Fires and The Fire Extinguishers That Stop Them

The Five Classes of Fires and The Fire Extinguishers That Stop Them

The Five Classes of Fires and The Fire Extinguishers That Stop Them

When you run a business, you are responsible for the safety of your employees and guests. A large part of safety is being prepared for accidents and emergencies such as a fire. You may believe that you are prepared if you have a fire extinguisher on site, but you may not be as prepared as you think.

The common fire extinguisher is one of the most well known and widely used safety tools. However, you cannot buy the first fire extinguisher you see and expect it to keep your business safe. Every business is different and so are the potential dangers they face.

Fire extinguishers are specialized pieces of equipment that are designed to put out fires of different classes. Fire extinguisher ratings are based on the five classes of fires. Do you have the right fire extinguishers for your unique risks?

 

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Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire: Is Your Fire Extinguisher Ready For An Emergency

Where There's Smoke There's Fire-Is your Fire Extinguisher Ready For A Fire

Is Your Fire Extinguisher Ready For An Emergency?

Having a safety plan is extremely important for your business but one thing that you make not think about is if your fire extinguisher is ready for a  fire. You may already know, placing fire extinguishers around your building allows your trained employees to put out small fires before they turn into large devastating conflagrations. But will they work when they need to? If you want your fire extinguishers to work when you need them, you have to perform regular maintenance checks at least monthly. We have created a checklist to make sure your fire extinguisher is ready when you need it. 

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