It’s common knowledge that fire extinguishers help save lives. They can prevent a small fire from becoming a widespread, life-threatening entity. Using the wrong fire extinguisher, just as much as not using one at all, is dangerous. Today we’re going… Read More
Archive for the ‘Fire Extinguishers’ Category
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Replacing Your Fire Extinguisher: How to Know When It’s Time
In the blog before this, we gave you tips on how not to use a fire extinguisher. In this blog, we’re going to provide you with signs on when it’s time to replace your fire extinguisher. All of your fire… Read More
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How Not to Use a Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher is necessary for putting out small fires in the case of an emergency. Knowing how to use one properly could save a life or multiple lives. Fire extinguishers use different chemicals to prevent the reaction of oxygen… Read More
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What Do I Do If I Have Expired Fire Extinguishers?
Fire extinguishers are necessities in any building. Whether they’re used in homes or businesses, a fire extinguisher can make the difference between a funny anecdote or source of a joke and a tragic disaster. Make sure that your fire extinguishers… Read More
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What Business Owners Need to Know About Portable Fire Extinguishers
A fire in your business will probably start small. That means your employees should be able to deal with it, but only if they can reach portable fire extinguishers stationed around your premises. Here’s what you’ve got to know.
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Where You Should Place Your Fire Extinguishers
Every business needs to keep fire extinguishers on hand. When you’re a business owner, it’s also worth it to guide your employees through the fire evacuation procedure, and what else to do when a fire breaks out. Sometimes fire alarms… Read More
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Why Do Fire Extinguishers Lose Pressure?
Eventually, your fire extinguishers will need to be recharged. At the same time, they will also lose pressure. It might not seem like a problem, but fire extinguishers need that pressure to be able to dispense their fire suppressing agents… Read More
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The Basics of Recharging Fire Extinguishers
It’s easy to think that the fire extinguishers we keep in our homes and businesses are always ready to go in case of a fire. The problem with this belief is that it is a misconception. Fire extinguishers will need… Read More
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Why Might You Fail a Fire Extinguisher Inspection Test?
Every component of your fire protection system should be maintained regularly and inspected to make sure that they are in perfect working condition when you may need them. This is especially true when it comes to commercial buildings where many… Read More
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Where You Need to Keep Your Fire Extinguisher this Summer
Fire hazards never take a day off. Even in the summer, your fire protection plan needs to be in place to help keep your family safe. One essential part of your fire protection program is the fire extinguisher. You need… Read More